Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Louisiana State University Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $500 (28 Rentals)

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The Vibe Apartments
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$770 - $1,080
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Vibe Apartments

5116 Highland RdBaton Rouge, LA 70808
Student Housing
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property at 676 Jennifer Jean Dr

$1,300

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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676 Jennifer Jean Dr

Baton RougeLA70808
property at 829 E Boyd Dr

$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 3

829 E Boyd Dr, Unit Apt C, Unit Apt C

829 E Boyd Dr
Baton RougeLA70808
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College Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

College Apartments

464 E Boyd DrBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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1116 W Chimes St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1116 W Chimes St

1116 W Chimes StBaton Rouge, LA 70802

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Tiger Manor Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tiger Manor Apartments

3033 July StBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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W Grant Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

W Grant Apartments

973 W Grant StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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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
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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 1 Bed unit found at The Bengal priced from $799. West Grant St Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Louisiana State University apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The BengalA31BR,1BA$799
West Grant St ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$800
The Vibe ApartmentsThe Borland: 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$810
Arc225D4 - 4x4 Upgraded4BR,4BA$810
Burbank Lofts1 BR Traditional1BR,1BA$900
The Cove at State StreetA21BR,1BA$925
Les Chenes1 Bed / 1 Bathroom Units1BR,1BA$950
Southgate Condos & Southgate 2 ApartmentsOne Bedroom Townhome w/WD1BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Louisiana State University, LA

As of May 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Louisiana State University area is the $0.55 price per square foot D4 - 4x4 Upgraded Model at Arc225 in the in the Louisiana State University neighborhood starting from $810. The second greatest value Louisiana State University apartment is the 4x2 Model at Maison Burbank starting at $635 with a $0.53 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.
Arc225D4 - 4x4 Upgraded4BR,4BA$0.55
Maison Burbank4x24BR,2BA$0.53
388 Jennifer Jean Dr, Unit 388388 Jennifer Jean Dr2BR,1BA$1.00
The OliverC13BR,3BA$0.61
865 Geranium St, Unit 865 Geranium865 Geranium St2BR,1BA$1.00
Park Place Baton Rouge ApartmentsB3 Premium2BR,2BA$1.39
869 Geranium St869 Geranium St2BR,1BA$1.18
The Cove at State StreetA21BR,1BA$1.35
The Vibe ApartmentsThe Borland: 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.20
Burbank Lofts1 BR Traditional1BR,1BA$1.43

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Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Louisiana State University Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Louisiana State University is The Bengal which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Louisiana State University costs $1,730.

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 50 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 $829 which is $901 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Louisiana State University.

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