Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Louisiana State University Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $500 (18 Rentals)

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1 Bedroom Apartments

College Apartments

464 E Boyd DrBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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The Vibe Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Vibe Apartments

5116 Highland RdBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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Tiger Manor Apartments

3033 July StBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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2 Bedroom Apartments

W Grant Apartments

973 W Grant StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
Student Housing
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Tiger Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tiger Pointe

3964 Gourrier AveBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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Jonte Lake Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jonte Lake Apartments

1147 W Chimes StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
Corporate Housing
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Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Louisiana State University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Louisiana State University area of Baton Rouge, LA is a Studio unit found at The Vibe Apartments priced from $755. Vue of Parker Flatiron LSU has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Louisiana State University apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Vibe ApartmentsThe Arnspanger: Studio 1 BathStudio,1BA$755
Vue of Parker Flatiron LSUE25BR,5BA$799
The BengalA31BR,1BA$799
Maison Burbank2x12BR,2BA$799
El Cid Apartments1x1 Small1BR,1BA$820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Louisiana State University, LA

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Louisiana State University area is the $0.43 price per square foot D1 Model at The Oliver in the in the Louisiana State University neighborhood starting from $555. The second greatest value Louisiana State University apartment is the 2x1 Model at Maison Burbank starting at $799 with a $0.67 price per square foot in the Louisiana State University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Louisiana State University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The OliverD14BR,2BA$0.43
Maison Burbank2x12BR,2BA$0.67
4212 Oxford Ave, Unit # 34212 Oxford Ave2BR,1BA$0.71
Altitude Baton RougeB2 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.11
Les Chenes1 Bed / 1 Bathroom Units1BR,1BA$1.36
158 W Chimes St, Unit 1158 W Chimes St1BR,1BA$1.08
157 E State St, Unit 6157 E State StStudio ,1BA$1.36
El Cid Apartments1x1 Small1BR,1BA$1.56
The BengalA21BR,1BA$1.59
The Vibe ApartmentsThe Arnspanger: Studio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$1.64

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

Ranked #27

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

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Louisiana State University Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Louisiana State University?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Louisiana State University is under $1,025.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Louisiana State University?

The cheapest apartment in Louisiana State University is The Vibe Apartments which is listed at $765, while the average apartment in Louisiana State University costs $2,695.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Louisiana State University?

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 39 regular apartments in Louisiana State University 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 Louisiana State University?

Cheap apartments in Louisiana State University have an average cost of $908 which is $1,787 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Louisiana State University.

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