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Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Baton Rouge, LA

Pricing Updated: 02/16/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Baton Rouge, LA area range in price from $300 to $5,498 with an overall median price of $1,509. The three Baton Rouge neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Brookstown at $600, Old South Baton Rouge at $700, and Flower Streets at $700. 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
Brookstown$1,036$60024
Old South Baton Rouge$1,102$70051
Flower Streets$1,105$70046
The Bottom$1,105$70049
Highland Farms$1,156$72536
Ogden Park$1,214$60023
Capital Heights$1,230$630104
Bernard Terrace$1,250$60048
Brightside$1,254$445210
Valley Park$1,254$615328

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. Edgewood Manor in the North Baton Rouge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Baton Rouge apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Drakes Landing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$257
Edgewood Manor1x1Edgewood Manor1BR,1BA$600
Choctaw Lodge- Income RestrictedStudio/efficiencyStudio,1BA$600
Oakland Apartments & CottagesApartment1BR,1BA$625
Progress ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$630
Pied Piper Apartments (Studio/1 Bath)Studio/1 Bath (#20 photos & #26 video)Studio,1BA$695
Ardendale Oaks Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$697
Bellecour Crossing1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$699
Bellemont Victoria IIB1P2BR,1BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baton Rouge, LA

As of February 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Baton Rouge area is the $0.55 price per square foot 4BR/4BA - TH Signature Model at Wildwood Baton Rouge in the in the Southdowns neighborhood starting from $1,009. The second greatest value Baton Rouge apartment is the 2BR/2.5BA - Furnished Model at The Villas at Riverbend starting at $1,100 with a $0.73 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.
Wildwood Baton Rouge4BR/4BA - TH Signature4BR,4BA$0.55
The Villas at Riverbend2BR/2.5BA - Furnished2BR,2.5BA$0.73
Arlington Cottages and Townhomes3 Duplex Upper Deck3BR,3BA$0.74
University GrovePelican3BR,3BA$0.70
Fox Hill ApartmentsThree Bed Two Bath3BR,2.5BA$0.76
Maison Burbank2x12BR,2BA$0.67
The OliverC13BR,3BA$0.61
9209 Great Smokey Ave, Unit C9209 Great Smokey Ave1BR,1BA$0.79
3076 Nicholson Dr, Unit C3076 Nicholson Dr2BR,1BA$0.74
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$0.78

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Frequently Asked Questions about Baton Rouge

What type of rentals are currently available in Baton Rouge?

There are currently 769 Apartments for Rent in Baton Rouge, LA with pricing that ranges from $300 to $5,498. There are also 398 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Baton Rouge ranging from $450 to $6,000.

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 $450 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,095.

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 $559 to $5,498, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $600 to $3,295. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $875 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $445.

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