
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Louisiana State University Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $500 (14 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Louisiana State University?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Louisiana State University Studio Apartments | $1,360 | $700 | $1,569 |
Louisiana State University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,121 | $600 | $1,849 |
Louisiana State University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,013 | $795 | $2,000 |
Louisiana State University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,083 | $750 | $3,700 |
Louisiana State University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,260 | $695 | $3,450 |
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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 4 Beds unit found at Altitude Baton Rouge priced from $695. W Grant Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Louisiana State University apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Altitude Baton Rouge | D - 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $695 |
W Grant Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
Vue of Parker Flatiron LSU | E2 | 5BR,5BA | $799 |
The Bengal | B3 | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
The Cove at State Street | D2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Louisiana State University, LA
As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Louisiana State University area is the $0.60 price per square foot C1 - 3x3 Model at Altitude Baton Rouge in the in the Louisiana State University neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Louisiana State University apartment is the The Bayou 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Altitude Baton Rouge | C1 - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.60 |
MAISON Burbank | The Bayou | 4BR,2BA | $0.53 |
388 Jennifer Jean Dr, Unit 388 | 388 Jennifer Jean Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
The Oliver | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.61 |
The Bengal | B3 | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Southgate Condos & Southgate 2 Apartments | One Bedroom Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
158 W Chimes St, Unit 1 | 158 W Chimes St | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
The Cove at State Street | Cottage1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
157 E State St, Unit 6 | 157 E State St | Studio ,1BA | $1.27 |
W Grant Apartments | Furnished 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
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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 $1,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Louisiana State University?
The cheapest apartment in Louisiana State University is The Cove at State Street which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Louisiana State University costs $3,150.
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 31 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 $644 which is $2,506 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Louisiana State University.
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