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

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Drakes Landing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$257
Scott School Apartment HomesSROStudio,1BA$450
Hollywood HeightsCreole1BR,1BA$628
Progress ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$630
Choctaw Lodge- Income RestrictedStudio/efficiencyStudio,1BA$675
Pine Square VillasOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$725
Dali PlaceUPSTAIRS 2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$750
Greenview East2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$750
Provincial North ApartmentsOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$755
Port Royal Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$846

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Istrouma, LA

As of October 27, 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$1.01
Dali Place3 Bedroom/1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.07
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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Istrouma, Baton Rouge, LA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Istrouma

What type of rentals are currently available in Istrouma?

There are currently 104 Apartments for Rent in Istrouma, LA with pricing that ranges from $450 to $4,300. There are also 59 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Istrouma ranging from $675 to $2,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Istrouma?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Istrouma ranges from $675 to $2,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,437.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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