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Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Baton Rouge, LA

Pricing Updated: 07/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Baton Rouge, LA area range in price from $425 to $10,000 with an overall median price of $1,522. The three Baton Rouge neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are North Gate at $600, Flower Streets at $600, and Old South Baton Rouge at $600. 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
North Gate$875$60019
Flower Streets$1,000$60030
Old South Baton Rouge$1,000$60030
The Bottom$1,000$60030
Capital Heights$1,255$595249
Garden District$1,255$450385
Mid City South$1,255$595374
Goodwood$1,260$625474
Bocage$1,290$700331
Broadmoor$1,300$625325

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
City View Apartments - Internet Included!StudioStudio,1BA$600
Hollywood HeightsCreole1BR,1BA$628
Elevate at Highland-Under New ManagementThe Arnspanger: Studio 1 BathStudio,1BA$642
Ardendale Oaks Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$657
Broadmoor Plantation ApartmentsThe Ashley1BR,1BA$660
Bellemont Victoria IIA1L1BR,1BA$669
Live life on point at Eden Point Apartments!1x11BR,1BA$692

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baton Rouge, LA

As of July 21, 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
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
Woodcrest Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.33
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 751 Apartments for Rent in Baton Rouge, LA with pricing that ranges from $425 to $10,000. There are also 294 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Baton Rouge ranging from $550 to $11,595.

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 $550 to $11,595 with an average monthly rent of $2,032.

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 $7,872, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $700 to $11,595. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $425.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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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.