Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid City Baton Rouge Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $300 (160 Rentals)

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property at 1333 Laurel St

$700

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$700
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1333 Laurel St, Unit 1331, Unit 1331

1333 Laurel St
Baton RougeLA70802

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property at 1175 Monet Dr

$750 - $850

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1175 Monet Dr

Baton RougeLA70806

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property at 4039 Dalton St

$850

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$850
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$850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4039 Dalton St

Baton RougeLA70805

Baton Rouge's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Mid City Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mid City Baton Rouge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mid City Baton Rouge area of Baton Rouge, LA is a Studio unit found at Choctaw Lodge- Income Restricted priced from $600. Oakland Apartments & Cottages has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Mid City Baton Rouge apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Choctaw Lodge- Income RestrictedStudio/efficiencyStudio,1BA$600
Oakland Apartments & CottagesApartment1BR,1BA$625
Progress ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$630
Park RegencySTU-AStudio,1BA$650
The Villas1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Meadowbrook ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Dali Place2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$725
Copper RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$740
Bellemont Victoria IA2L1BR,1BA$749
The Palms Apartments1/11BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid City Baton Rouge, LA

As of May 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mid City Baton Rouge area is the $0.74 price per square foot Four Bedroom Two Bath Model at College Park Apartments in the in the Valley Park neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Mid City Baton Rouge apartment is the D4 - 4x4 Upgraded Model at Arc225 starting at $810 with a $0.55 price per square foot in the Louisiana State University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mid City Baton Rouge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
College Park ApartmentsFour Bedroom Two Bath4BR,2BA$0.74
Arc225D4 - 4x4 Upgraded4BR,4BA$0.55
Cypress Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom A2BR,1.5BA$0.97
DelplazaTWO/ONE2BR,1BA$0.89
Bellemont Victoria IA2P1BR,1BA$0.89
The Villas2 bedroom2BR,1BA$0.86
Park East ApartmentsB1D2BR,1.5BA$1.05
865 Geranium St, Unit 865 Geranium865 Geranium St2BR,1BA$1.00
Oakland Apartments & CottagesCottage1BR,1BA$0.93
Progress ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94

Academics, Apartments, and Authentic Jambalaya: Living the College Rental Life in Baton Rouge

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States, including Baton Rouge. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, apartment communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mid City Baton Rouge?

The cheapest apartment in Mid City Baton Rouge is Oakland Apartments & Cottages which is listed at $625, 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 94 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 $486 which is $3,514 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mid City Baton Rouge.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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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.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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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.

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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.