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Baton Rouge's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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property at 3491 N Acadian Thruway

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3491 N Acadian Thruway

Baton RougeLA70805

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property at 1356 N 23rd St

$850

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1356 N 23rd St

Baton RougeLA70802
property at 1246 Sharlo Ave

$850 - $3,500

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1246 Sharlo Ave

Baton RougeLA70820
property at 14743 Central Woods Ave

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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14743 Central Woods Ave

Baton RougeLA70818

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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property at 1833 Ryder

$900

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1833 Ryder, Unit 4

1833 Ryder
Baton RougeLA70810

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Baton Rouge, LA

Pricing Updated: 08/17/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Baton Rouge, LA area range in price from $257 to $15,721 with an overall median price of $1,082. The three Baton Rouge neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lobdell-Woodale at $887, Contana Mall at $891, and Tigerland at $895. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Baton Rouge Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lobdell-Woodale$887$25764
Contana Mall$891$625103
Tigerland$895$45061
Louisiana State University$899$64953
North Gate$899$64913
Merrydale$900$70020
Park Forest-LA North$909$62576
Howell Park$910$257108
Brookstown$925$60018
Melrose Place$926$25777

Cheapest Available Baton Rouge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Baton Rouge, LA is a Studio unit found at Choctaw Lodge- Income Restricted in the Istrouma neighborhood priced from $600. Oakland Apartments & Cottages in the Goodwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Baton Rouge apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Choctaw Lodge- Income RestrictedStudio/efficiencyStudio,1BA$600
Oakland Apartments & CottagesApartment1BR,1BA$625
Arc225D4 - 4x4 Upgraded4BR,4BA$649
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$675
Eden Point Apartments1x11BR,1BA$694
Pied Piper Apartments (Studio/1 Bath)Studio/1 Bath (#20 photos & #26 video)Studio,1BA$695
Del PlazaONE BED1BR,1BA$700
Bella of Baton Rouge Apartments1/1 Renovated1BR,1BA$700
The Villas2 bedroom UPS2BR,1BA$700
Palmer Club1A1BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baton Rouge, LA

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Baton Rouge area is the $0.74 price per square foot Four Bedroom Two Bath Model at College Park Apartments in the in the Valley Park neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Baton Rouge apartment is the 3X3 Model at University Grove starting at $929 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Downtown Baton Rouge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Baton Rouge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
College Park ApartmentsFour Bedroom Two Bath4BR,2BA$0.74
University Grove3X33BR,3BA$0.75
Maison Burbank4x24BR,2BA$0.58
1819 Southpointe Dr, Unit 31819 Southpointe Dr2BR,1.5BA$0.75
Campus Crossings on HighlandC1: Union3BR,3BA$0.75
The OliverC13BR,3BA$0.70
Crown Ave PLEX2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.85
1648 Starboard Dr, Unit Sable Chase1648 Starboard Dr2BR,1BA$0.87
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$0.76
Broadmoor Plantation Apartments1BR | 1BA1BR,1BA$0.84

Academics, Apartments, and Authentic Jambalaya: Living the College Rental Life in Baton Rouge

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Baton Rouge

What type of rentals are currently available in Baton Rouge?

There are currently 797 Apartments for Rent in Baton Rouge, LA with pricing that ranges from $257 to $15,721. There are also 429 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Baton Rouge ranging from $575 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Baton Rouge?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Baton Rouge ranges from $575 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,662.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Baton Rouge?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Baton Rouge range from $556 to $15,721, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $700 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $450.

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Academics, Apartments, and Authentic Jambalaya: Living the College Rental Life in Baton Rouge

Written by: Melissa Maxwell

I'm Melissa, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Baton Rouge. If you like a big city vibe with all the amenities but also like the vibe of a friendly, tight-knit community, Baton Rouge is the place for you.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.