Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid City Baton Rouge Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $300 (76 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Drakes Landing priced from $257. Scott School Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $450. Here are the most affordable Mid City Baton Rouge apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Drakes Landing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$257
Scott School Apartment HomesSROStudio,1BA$450
Hollywood HeightsCreole1BR,1BA$628
Progress ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$630
Ardendale Oaks Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$663
Greenview East2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$699
DelplazaA71BR,1BA$700
The Villas1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700

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

As of September 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mid City Baton Rouge area is the $0.95 price per square foot 3BR50 Model at Scenic Gardens Estates in the in the North Baton Rouge neighborhood starting from $1,389. The second greatest value Mid City Baton Rouge apartment is the Two Bedroom F Model at Provincial North Apartments starting at $1,028 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Istrouma 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.
Scenic Gardens Estates3BR503BR,2BA$0.95
Provincial North ApartmentsTwo Bedroom F2BR,2BA$0.86
Port Royal Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.82
Savoy Plaza2X2 F S2BR,2BA$0.76
The Villas2 bedroom TH2BR,1BA$1.00
Drakes Landing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.92
3076 Nicholson Dr, Unit C3076 Nicholson Dr2BR,1BA$0.74
Greenview East2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.74
Park East ApartmentsB1P2BR,1BA$0.96
Progress ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mid City Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA

Ranked #17

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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!

Getting Around the Mid City Baton Rouge Neighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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 $700.

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

The cheapest apartment in Mid City Baton Rouge is Drakes Landing which is listed at $257, while the average apartment in Mid City Baton Rouge costs $1,294.

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 97 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 $435 which is $859 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mid City Baton Rouge.

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