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property at 2100 College Dr

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2100 College Dr, Unit 58

2100 College Dr
Baton RougeLA70808

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property at 2920 Sherwood St

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2920 Sherwood St

Baton RougeLA70805
property at 1066 Manson Dr

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1066 Manson Dr

Baton RougeLA70816

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property at 3030 Congress Blvd

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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3030 Congress Blvd

Baton RougeLA70808
property at 4865 Beechwood Dr

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4865 Beechwood Dr

Baton RougeLA70805
property at 1833 Ryder

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1833 Ryder, Unit Unit 4

1833 Ryder
Baton RougeLA70810
property at 3243 Oneal Ln

$925

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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3243 Oneal Ln, Unit A

3243 Oneal Ln
Baton RougeLA70816

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Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Baton Rouge, LA

Pricing Updated: 04/02/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Baton Rouge, LA area range in price from $445 to $8,465 with an overall median price of $1,933. The three Baton Rouge neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Brookstown at $600, North Gate at $550, and Flower Streets at $550. 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$950$60019
North Gate$1,049$55038
Flower Streets$1,150$55057
Old South Baton Rouge$1,150$55059
The Bottom$1,150$55059
Highland Farms$1,156$45227
North Baton Rouge$1,194$45270
Scotlandville$1,194$45268
Brownfields$1,222$60057
Capital Heights$1,230$55091

Cheapest Available Baton Rouge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Baton Rouge, LA is a 2 Beds unit found at Jaguar Plaza in the North Baton Rouge neighborhood priced from $583. Choctaw Lodge- Income Restricted in the Istrouma neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Baton Rouge apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jaguar PlazaTwo Bedroom, One Bath HC2BR,1BA$583
Choctaw Lodge- Income RestrictedStudio/efficiencyStudio,1BA$600
Oakland Apartments & CottagesApartment1BR,1BA$625
Progress ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$630
Sherwood Acres1x11BR,1BA$636
Park RegencySTUDIOStudio,1BA$680
Pied PiperStudio/1 Bath (#20 photos & #26 video)Studio,1BA$695
The Villas1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Meadowbrook ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baton Rouge, LA

As of April 02, 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 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.
College Park ApartmentsFour Bedroom Two Bath4BR,2BA$0.74
The Villas at Riverbend2BR/2.5BA - Furnished2BR,2.5BA$0.73
Arlington Cottages and Townhomes3 Cottage Upper Deck3BR,3BA$0.75
University Grove3X33BR,3BA$0.70
Fox Hill ApartmentsThree Bed Two Bath3BR,2.5BA$0.76
Maison Burbank2x12BR,2BA$0.67
The OliverC13BR,3BA$0.61
Crown Ave PLEX2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.85
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$0.78
Broadmoor Plantation Apartments1BR | 1BA1BR,1BA$0.84

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Frequently Asked Questions about Baton Rouge

What type of rentals are currently available in Baton Rouge?

There are currently 780 Apartments for Rent in Baton Rouge, LA with pricing that ranges from $445 to $8,465. There are also 324 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Baton Rouge ranging from $600 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 $600 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,126.

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 $8,465, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $750 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $445.

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