Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Istrouma Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $500 (47 Rentals)

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Banyan Trace
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Banyan Trace

5403 Banyan Trace DrBaton Rouge, LA 70805
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River Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Pines

5750 Florida BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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Elm Drive Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Elm Drive Apartments

4250 Elm DrBaton Rouge, LA 70805
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Brookstown Place
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Brookstown Place

6404 Howell Range AveBaton Rouge, LA 70805
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The Palms Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Palms Apartments

5665 McClelland DrBaton Rouge, LA 70805
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Istrouma, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Istrouma Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Istrouma area of Baton Rouge, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Drakes Landing priced from $257. Hollywood Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $628. Here are the most affordable Istrouma apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Drakes Landing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$257
Hollywood HeightsCreole1BR,1BA$628
Progress ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$630
Choctaw Lodge- Income RestrictedStudio/efficiencyStudio,1BA$675
Provincial North ApartmentsOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$707
Dali Place2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$725
Pine Square VillasOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$725
Scott School Apartment HomesSROStudio,1BA$734
Greenview East2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$750
Port Royal Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$846

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Istrouma, LA

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Istrouma area is the $0.82 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Port Royal Apartments in the in the Istrouma neighborhood starting from $972. The second greatest value Istrouma apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Drakes Landing starting at $887 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Istrouma neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Istrouma apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Port Royal Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.82
Drakes Landing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.92
Beltline Townhomes2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.15
Hollywood HeightsShotgun2BR,2BA$1.09
Zurqui on Mohican2 bedroom|1 bath2BR,1BA$1.19
Provincial North ApartmentsOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$0.94
Dali Place3BR/1BA3BR,1BA$1.06
Progress ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94
Greenview East1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Pine Square VillasOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.16

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Istrouma, Baton Rouge, LA

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $846.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Istrouma?

The cheapest apartment in Istrouma is Drakes Landing which is listed at $257, while the average apartment in Istrouma costs $1,100.

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 60 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 $758 which is $342 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Istrouma.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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