Cheap Homes for Rent in the Highlands-Perkins Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $700 (69 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 3101 Highland Rd

$750

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$750

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$750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3101 Highland Rd

Baton RougeLA70802
property at 1246 Sharlo Ave

$800 - $1,700

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$800 - $1,700

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$800 - $1,700

1 To 2 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

Available Aug 1

1246 Sharlo Ave

Baton RougeLA70820
property at 1122 Renova Dr

$800

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$800

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$800

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1122 Renova Dr

Baton RougeLA70820
property at 8552 Rush Ave

$850

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$850

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$850

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

8552 Rush Ave, Unit C Rush

8552 Rush Ave
Baton RougeLA70810

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property at 1833 Ryder

$900

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$900

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$900

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1833 Ryder, Unit 4

1833 Ryder
Baton RougeLA70810
property at 1718 Brightside Dr

$950

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$950

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$950

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1718 Brightside Dr, Unit a

1718 Brightside Dr
Baton RougeLA70820
property at 709 Jennifer Jean Dr

$975

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$975

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$975

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

709 Jennifer Jean Dr

Baton RougeLA70808

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property at 3243 Ivanhoe St

$995

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$995

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$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3243 Ivanhoe St

Baton RougeLA70802
property at 418 E State St

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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418 E State St, Unit b

418 E State St
Baton RougeLA70802
property at 1201 S 15th St

$1,025

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$1,025

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$1,025

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1201 S 15th St

Baton RougeLA70802
property at 1820 Jade Ave

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1820 Jade Ave, Unit Comdo

1820 Jade Ave
Baton RougeLA70810

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property at 1290 Park Blvd

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1290 Park Blvd, Unit 239

1290 Park Blvd
Baton RougeLA70806
property at 1708 Brightside Dr

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1708 Brightside Dr, Unit D

1708 Brightside 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 1 Bed unit found at Waterside Condominiums priced from $675. Pied Piper Apartments (Studio/1 Bath) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Highlands-Perkins apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$675
Pied Piper Apartments (Studio/1 Bath)Studio/1 Bath (#20 photos & #26 video)Studio,1BA$695
The Villas1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Willow View II ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
Palmer Club1L1BR,1BA$795
Bienville TowersOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$796
The BengalA31BR,1BA$799
Wildwood Baton Rouge4BR/4BA - TH Signature4BR,4BA$799
West Grant St ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$800
Tiger Den Apartments1.11BR,1BA$806

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands-Perkins, LA

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highlands-Perkins area is the $0.62 price per square foot 3BR/3BA - TH Model at Wildwood Baton Rouge in the in the Southdowns neighborhood starting from $949. The second greatest value Highlands-Perkins apartment is the 3 Cottage Model at Arlington Cottages and Townhomes starting at $1,019 with a $0.76 price per square foot in the Southdowns 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.
Wildwood Baton Rouge3BR/3BA - TH3BR,3BA$0.62
Arlington Cottages and Townhomes3 Cottage3BR,3BA$0.76
University Grove3X33BR,3BA$0.70
Maison Burbank4x24BR,2BA$0.58
8911 GSRI Ave8911 GSRI Ave2BR,2BA$0.82
Brightside Manor2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$0.98
The Villas2 bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$0.92
7734 Bles Ave, Unit B7734 Bles Ave2BR,2BA$1.00
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 329 Apartments for Rent in Highlands-Perkins, LA with pricing that ranges from $450 to $3,937. There are also 167 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Highlands-Perkins ranging from $750 to $5,500.

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 $750 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,051.

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 $3,937, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $450.

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