Cheap Homes for Rent in Mid City Baton Rouge Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $600 (60 Rentals)

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property at 1333 Laurel St

$725

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$725
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 1

1333 Laurel St, Unit 1331, Unit 1331

1333 Laurel St
Baton RougeLA70802

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property at 2920 Sherwood St

$900

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$900
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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2920 Sherwood St

Baton RougeLA70805

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property at 4865 Beechwood Dr

$900

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$900
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$900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4865 Beechwood Dr

Baton RougeLA70805
property at 3877 Cannon St

$950

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$950
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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3877 Cannon St

Baton RougeLA70805
property at 4812 Convention St

$975

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$975
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$975

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

4812 Convention St

Baton RougeLA70806

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property at 408 E State St

$1,000

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$1,000
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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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408 E State St, Unit A, Unit A

408 E State St
Baton RougeLA70802

Baton Rouge's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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property at 1201 S 15th St

$1,025

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$1,025
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$1,025

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1201 S 15th St

Baton RougeLA70802
property at 408 E State St

$1,100

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$1,100
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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408 E State St, Unit B, Unit B

408 E State St
Baton RougeLA70802

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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 RegencySTUDIOStudio,1BA$680
DelplazaONE BED1BR,1BA$700
The Villas1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Meadowbrook ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Dali Place2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$725
Copper RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$740
Park East ApartmentsA1L1BR,1BA$749

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

As of April 15, 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 Hawthorne Model at Maison Bocage Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Jefferson Place 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
Maison Bocage ApartmentsHawthorne2BR,2BA$1.06
The Villas2 bedroom TH2BR,1BA$1.00
Beltline Townhomes2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.15
2325 Spain St, Unit 2325 Spain street2325 Spain St2BR,1BA$1.06
Hollywood HeightsShotgun2BR,2BA$1.09
Dali Place3BR/1BA3BR,1BA$1.06
Oakland Apartments & CottagesCottage1BR,1BA$0.93
DelplazaONE BED1BR,1BA$1.00
Progress ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mid City Baton Rouge

What type of rentals are currently available in Mid City Baton Rouge?

There are currently 372 Apartments for Rent in Mid City Baton Rouge, LA with pricing that ranges from $257 to $4,409. There are also 110 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mid City Baton Rouge ranging from $600 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mid City Baton Rouge?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mid City Baton Rouge ranges from $600 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,681.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mid City Baton Rouge?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mid City Baton Rouge range from $556 to $4,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $775 to $2,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $810.

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.

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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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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.

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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.

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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.