Cheap Homes for Rent in the Highlands-Perkins Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $795 (50 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Highlands-Perkins area of Baton Rouge.

property at 4547 Alvin Dark
$795 - $1,000
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
Affordability

4547 Alvin Dark

Baton RougeLA70820
property at 1246 Sharlo Ave
$850 - $3,500

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Base Rent$850 - $3,500

Total Monthly Price$850 - $3,500
1 To 3 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent
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Furnished

1246 Sharlo Ave

Baton RougeLA70820
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property at 4518 Y A Tittle Ave
$895

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$895

Total Monthly Price$895
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

4518 Y A Tittle Ave

Baton RougeLA70820
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property at 1833 Ryder
$900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

1833 Ryder, Unit 4

1833 Ryder
Baton RougeLA70810
  • Smoke Free

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property at 3243 Ivanhoe St
$995

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Base Rent$995

Total Monthly Price$995
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

3243 Ivanhoe St

Baton RougeLA70802

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property at 1201 S 15th St
$1,025

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Base Rent$1,025

Total Monthly Price$1,025
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1201 S 15th St

Baton RougeLA70802
property at 1290 Park Blvd
$1,025

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,025

Total Monthly Price$1,025
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Luxury

1290 Park Blvd, Unit 224

1290 Park Blvd
Baton RougeLA70806
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property at 1724 Brightside Dr
$975 - $1,025
2 Bedroom Rentals
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Affordability

1724 Brightside Dr

Baton RougeLA70820

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property at 1736 Brightside Dr
$1,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1736 Brightside Dr

Baton RougeLA70820
property at 2961 Greenwood Dr
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2961 Greenwood Dr

Baton RougeLA70808
property at 2236 Perkins Rd
$1,225

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,225

Total Monthly Price$1,225
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Sep 21
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

2236 Perkins Rd

Baton RougeLA70808

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property at 654 Jennifer Jean Dr
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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654 Jennifer Jean Dr

Baton RougeLA70808
property at 5107 Nicholson Dr
$1,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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5107 Nicholson Dr, Unit A29

5107 Nicholson Dr
Baton RougeLA70820

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Cheapest Available Highlands-Perkins Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highlands-Perkins area of Baton Rouge, LA is a 4 Beds unit found at Arc225 priced from $649. Waterside Condominiums has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Highlands-Perkins apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arc225D4 - 4x4 Upgraded4BR,4BA$649
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$675
Pied Piper Apartments (Studio/1 Bath)Studio/1 Bath (#20 photos & #26 video)Studio,1BA$695
The Villas2 bedroom UPS2BR,1BA$700
Palmer Club1A1BR,1BA$700
Willow View II ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
Elevate at HighlandRT106_K The Dietzel: 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$777
The Vibe ApartmentsThe Chavanne: 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$780
Wildwood Baton Rouge4BR/4BA - TH Signature4BR,4BA$799
The BengalA31BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands-Perkins, LA

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highlands-Perkins area is the $0.73 price per square foot 746 Europe St Model at 746 Europe St, Unit 1A in the in the Old South Baton Rouge neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Highlands-Perkins apartment is the 2BR/2BA - Flat Model at Wildwood Baton Rouge starting at $1,359 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Downtown Baton Rouge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highlands-Perkins apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
746 Europe St, Unit 1A746 Europe St2BR,1.5BA$0.73
Wildwood Baton Rouge2BR/2BA - Flat2BR,2BA$0.88
Arlington Cottages and Townhomes3 Duplex Upper Deck3BR,3BA$0.75
University Grove3X33BR,3BA$0.75
Maison Burbank4x24BR,2BA$0.55
GM 1907 Jasper Ave2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.83
The OliverC13BR,3BA$0.70
Anne Marie Drive2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$0.85
1648 Starboard Dr, Unit Sable Chase1648 Starboard Dr2BR,1BA$0.87
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$0.76

Frequently Asked Questions about Highlands-Perkins

What type of rentals are currently available in Highlands-Perkins?

There are currently 362 Apartments for Rent in Highlands-Perkins, LA with pricing that ranges from $450 to $3,690. There are also 137 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Highlands-Perkins ranging from $795 to $4,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Highlands-Perkins?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Highlands-Perkins ranges from $795 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,802.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Highlands-Perkins?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Highlands-Perkins range from $569 to $3,690, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,095 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $450.

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