
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Mid City Baton Rouge Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $556 (39 Rentals)


824 E Polk St

1654 Columbus Dunn Dr

Fox Hill Apartments

Choctaw Lodge- Income Restricted

Port Royal Apartments

The Palms Apartments

4247 Maple Dr
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Bellecour Crossings

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Copper Ridge

Bellemont Victoria I

Park Regency

Woodcrest Apartments

Bienville Towers

Pine Square Villas

Fairway View
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Meadowbrook Apartments

3285 Ozark St

5156 Linden St

Banyan Trace

Melrose Manor

Melrose Place

Urban Meadows Apartments

6241 Pontotoc St

Spanish Arms
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4325 Dawson Dr

2703 Linwood St

303 S 21st St

Mid City Gardens

Lone Oak Apartments

2014 N 17th St

Brookstown Place

2112 Tennessee St

1411 Cottondale Dr
Baton Rouge's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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5315 McClelland Dr

2273 Carolina St

1133 Maximillian St
Mid City Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mid City Baton Rouge?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid City Baton Rouge Studio Apartments | $1,028 | $600 | $1,649 |
| Mid City Baton Rouge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,115 | $257 | $2,500 |
| Mid City Baton Rouge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,281 | $300 | $4,409 |
Mid City Baton Rouge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,492 | $556 | $4,300 |
| Mid City Baton Rouge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,306 | $810 | $1,761 |
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Best Local Schools in Mid City Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA
Melrose Elementary School
Istrouma Senior High School
Belfair Montessori School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mid City Baton Rouge Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mid City Baton Rouge?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mid City Baton Rouge is under $749.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mid City Baton Rouge?
The cheapest apartment in Mid City Baton Rouge is Dali Place which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Mid City Baton Rouge costs $4,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mid City Baton Rouge?
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 155 regular apartments in Mid City Baton Rouge 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 Mid City Baton Rouge?
Cheap apartments in Mid City Baton Rouge have an average cost of $504 which is $3,496 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mid City Baton Rouge.
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The Local Expert's Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Written by: Melissa Maxwell
Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana and the second most populous city right after New Orleans. Like New Orleans, Baton Rouge is culturally rich and located right on the banks of the Mississippi River.

Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.
