
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Istrouma Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $412 (67 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Istrouma area of Baton Rouge.


3139 Addison St, Unit 2

Choctaw Lodge- Income Restricted

St. Theresa Senior Housing

Progress Park

Meadowbrook Apartments

Dali Place

2680 North Blvd, Unit 3

Zurqui on Mohican

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Provincial North Apartments

Lake Towers

1356 N 23rd St

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The Hive @ 3rd

837 N 6th St, Unit 6

2817 Lorraine St, Unit 26

Cypress at Ardendale

4832 Convention St

Capitol View

2616 Ontario St

Scott School Apartment Homes

5358 Annette St

5218 E Brookstown Dr
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1177 N 37th St

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3185 Calumet St

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River Pines

3054 Hiawatha St

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4731 E Brookstown Dr

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4942 Osborne Ave

1657 N 38th St

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Brookstown Place

4854 Osborne Ave
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Istrouma, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Istrouma?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istrouma Studio Apartments | $988 | $500 | $1,537 |
| Istrouma 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,310 | $257 | $2,294 |
| Istrouma 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,454 | $725 | $4,606 |
| Istrouma 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,419 | $556 | $4,300 |
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There are currently 67 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Istrouma Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA.
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Cheapest Available Istrouma Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Istrouma area of Baton Rouge, LA is a Studio unit found at Choctaw Lodge- Income Restricted priced from $600. Dali Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Istrouma apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choctaw Lodge- Income Restricted | Studio/efficiency | Studio, 1BA | $600 |
| Dali Place | 2BR/1BA | 2BR, 1BA | $725 |
| The Palms Apartments | The Palms Apartments (1 Bed/1 Bath) | 1BR, 1BA | $775 |
| St. Theresa Senior Housing | 1/1 | 1BR, 1BA | $775 |
| Hollywood Heights | Creole | 1BR, 1BA | $792 |
| Bellecour Crossings | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $799 |
| Lake Towers | 1x1 | 1BR, 1BA | $820 |
| Provincial North Apartments | Two Bedroom C | 2BR, 1BA | $854 |
| Corona Apartments | Corona Studio | Studio, 1BA | $895 |
| Beltline Townhomes | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR, 2BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Istrouma, LA
As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Istrouma area is the $0.99 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Beltline Townhomes in the Istrouma neighborhood starting from $895. The second greatest value Istrouma apartment is the Shotgun Model at Hollywood Heights in the Istrouma neighborhood starting at $951 with a $1.09 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Istrouma apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beltline Townhomes | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR, 2BA | $0.99 |
| Hollywood Heights | Shotgun | 2BR, 2BA | $1.09 |
| Provincial North Apartments | One Bedroom B | 1BR, 1BA | $1.16 |
| Dali Place | 3BR/1BA | 3BR, 1BA | $1.06 |
| Cypress at Ardendale | 1A | 1BR, 1BA | $1.36 |
| Bellecour Crossings | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1.20 |
| St. Theresa Senior Housing | 1/1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1.20 |
| Lake Towers | 1x1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1.30 |
| The Palms Apartments | The Palms Apartments (1 Bed/1 Bath) | 1BR, 1BA | $1.42 |
| Choctaw Lodge- Income Restricted | Studio/efficiency | Studio, 1BA | $1.21 |
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This website works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Louisiana and customized analysis for Central Baton Rouge, LA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Istrouma Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Istrouma?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Istrouma is under $895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Istrouma?
The cheapest apartment in Istrouma is Choctaw Lodge- Income Restricted which is listed at $715, while the average apartment in Istrouma costs $1,084.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Istrouma?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 9 regular apartments in Istrouma that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Istrouma?
Cheap apartments in Istrouma have an average cost of $316 which is $768 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Istrouma.
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