Cheap Homes for Rent in Mid City Baton Rouge Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $600 (36 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. Woodcrest Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $300. 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
Woodcrest Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$300
Scott School Apartment HomesSROStudio,1BA$450
Greenview East2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom W/D2BR,1BA$550
Choctaw LodgeStudio/efficiencyStudio,1BA$595
Progress ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$595
Hollywood HeightsCreole1BR,1BA$628
Ardendale Oaks Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$672
Altitude Baton RougeD - 4x44BR,4BA$695
The Villas1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700

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

As of May 29, 2025 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 C1 - 3x3 Model at Altitude Baton Rouge starting at $750 with a $0.60 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
Altitude Baton RougeC1 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.60
Port Royal Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.82
Drakes Landing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.92
Greenview East2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.74
Woodcrest Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.33
Park Regency2-12BR,1BA$0.92
Mid City Gardens2 Bedroom Large2BR,1BA$0.94
Hollywood HeightsCreole1BR,1BA$0.86
Progress ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.89

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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 361 Apartments for Rent in Mid City Baton Rouge, LA with pricing that ranges from $450 to $4,300. There are also 106 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mid City Baton Rouge ranging from $600 to $6,500.

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 $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,831.

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 $700 to $2,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $695.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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