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Baton Rouge's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Baton Rouge and the best places to live with original content written by Local Expert Melissa Maxwell

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Baton Rouge, LA

Pricing Updated: 06/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Baton Rouge, LA area range in price from $425 to $10,000 with an overall median price of $1,816. The three Baton Rouge neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Monticello Comite at $1,050, Bernard Terrace at $556, and Capital Heights at $556. 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
Monticello Comite$1,050$1,0501
Bernard Terrace$1,200$556195
Capital Heights$1,248$556363
Broadmoor Sherwood$1,250$650140
Garden District$1,255$450382
Contana Mall$1,300$625169
Brookstown$1,321$556140
Brownfields$1,321$62839
Lobdell-Woodale$1,321$556164
Melrose Place$1,321$556187

Cheapest Available Baton Rouge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Baton Rouge, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Drakes Landing in the Istrouma neighborhood priced from $257. Woodcrest Apartments in the Goodwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Baton Rouge apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Drakes Landing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$257
Woodcrest Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$300
Scott School Apartment HomesSROStudio,1BA$450
Progress ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$595
Choctaw LodgeStudio/efficiencyStudio,1BA$595
City View Apartments - Internet Included!StudioStudio,1BA$600
Hollywood HeightsCreole1BR,1BA$628
The Hub at Baton Rouge-Under New Management0 Bedroom 1 BathStudio,1BA$631
Cambridge on the Green0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Tiger Plaza1.11BR,1BA$650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baton Rouge, LA

As of June 04, 2025 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 2BR/2.5BA - Furnished Model at The Villas at Riverbend starting at $1,010 with a $0.67 price per square foot in the Highlands-Perkins 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
The Villas at Riverbend2BR/2.5BA - Furnished2BR,2.5BA$0.67
Arlington Cottages and Townhomes3 Cottage Upper Deck3BR,3BA$0.71
Altitude Baton RougeC1 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.60
University GrovePelican3BR,3BA$0.64
MAISON BurbankThe Bayou4BR,2BA$0.53
1819 Southpointe Dr, Unit 11819 Southpointe Dr2BR,1.5BA$0.75
The OliverC13BR,3BA$0.61
Greenview East2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.74
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$0.78

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Frequently Asked Questions about Baton Rouge

What type of rentals are currently available in Baton Rouge?

There are currently 749 Apartments for Rent in Baton Rouge, LA with pricing that ranges from $425 to $10,000. There are also 264 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Baton Rouge ranging from $575 to $6,500.

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 $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,364.

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 $529 to $10,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $700 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $425.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The Local Expert's Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Written by: Melissa Maxwell

Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana and the second most populous city right after New Orleans. Like New Orleans, Baton Rouge is culturally rich and located right on the banks of the Mississippi River.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.