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8531 Rush Ave, Unit B

8531 Rush Ave
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Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Baton Rouge, LA

Pricing Updated: 09/05/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Baton Rouge, LA area range in price from $300 to $7,718 with an overall median price of $1,526. The three Baton Rouge neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Flower Streets at $700, North Gate at $700, and Old South Baton Rouge 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
Flower Streets$949$70034
North Gate$949$70026
Old South Baton Rouge$949$70034
The Bottom$949$70034
Brookstown$1,142$62810
Ogden Park$1,184$45034
Istrouma$1,210$45082
Merrydale$1,230$73913
Park Forest-LA North$1,230$625118
Capital Heights$1,255$595249

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. Scott School Apartment Homes in the Istrouma neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Baton Rouge apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Drakes Landing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$257
Scott School Apartment HomesSROStudio,1BA$450
Hollywood HeightsCreole1BR,1BA$628
Ardendale Oaks Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$647
Bellemont Victoria IIB1L2BR,1BA$649
Broadmoor Plantation ApartmentsThe Ashley1BR,1BA$660
Live Life On Point At Eden Point Apartments!1x11BR,1BA$699
Greenview East2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$699
Cambridge Apartments1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$700
The Villas1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baton Rouge, LA

As of September 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Baton Rouge area is the $0.67 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA - Furnished Model at The Villas at Riverbend in the in the Highlands-Perkins neighborhood starting from $1,010. The second greatest value Baton Rouge apartment is the 3 Cottage Upper Deck Model at Arlington Cottages and Townhomes starting at $994 with a $0.74 price per square foot in the Southdowns 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.
The Villas at Riverbend2BR/2.5BA - Furnished2BR,2.5BA$0.67
Arlington Cottages and Townhomes3 Cottage Upper Deck3BR,3BA$0.74
Edgewood2X2 Up Sunroom2BR,2BA$0.86
University GrovePelican3BR,3BA$0.64
MAISON BurbankThe Bayou4BR,2BA$0.53
Port Royal Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.82
The Villas at Stone CreekB32BR,2BA$0.81
Savoy Plaza2X2 F S2BR,2BA$0.80
Greenview East2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.74
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$0.78

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Baton Rouge, LA
Population: 221,599

Ranked #99

in US Census Population by City

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Baton Rouge, LA

Ranked #1

Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Baton Rouge

What type of rentals are currently available in Baton Rouge?

There are currently 754 Apartments for Rent in Baton Rouge, LA with pricing that ranges from $300 to $7,718. There are also 294 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Baton Rouge ranging from $675 to $4,288.

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 $675 to $4,288 with an average monthly rent of $1,760.

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 $790 to $7,718, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $700 to $3,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $430.

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

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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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