Cheap Homes for Rent in the Mid City Baton Rouge Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $450 (88 Rentals)

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property at 3491 N Acadian Thruway

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3491 N Acadian Thruway

Baton RougeLA70805

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property at 1356 N 23rd St

$850

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1356 N 23rd St

Baton RougeLA70802

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property at 2616 Ontario St

$920

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2616 Ontario St

Baton RougeLA70805

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property at 3243 Ivanhoe St

$995

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3243 Ivanhoe 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
Arc225D4 - 4x4 Upgraded4BR,4BA$649
The Villas2 bedroom UPS2BR,1BA$700
Palmer Club1A1BR,1BA$700
Del PlazaONE BED1BR,1BA$700
Fleur ApartmentsStudio- UnfurnishedStudio,1BA$715
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 August 29, 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 Four Bedroom Home Model at Scotlandville Homes starting at $1,367 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the North Baton Rouge 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
Scotlandville HomesFour Bedroom Home4BR,2BA$0.98
Hampton Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
Lake Towers3x23BR,2BA$1.01
The Villas2 bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$0.92
Del PlazaTHREE/ONE3BR,1BA$0.98
Park Regency2-12BR,1BA$0.97
Beltline Townhomes2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.99
Bellemont Victoria IA2L1BR,1BA$0.97
Oakland Apartments & CottagesCottage1BR,1BA$0.93

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

Discover Baton Rouge's big-city vibe, historic charm, and famous Cajun/Creole cuisine. Your Local Expert explores LSU, Southern University, FranU, and more, helping you find the perfect diverse neighborhood and apartment to fit your student life and budget.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Mid City Baton Rouge

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

There are currently 366 Apartments for Rent in Mid City Baton Rouge, LA with pricing that ranges from $257 to $4,409. There are also 165 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mid City Baton Rouge ranging from $450 to $4,800.

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 $450 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,355.

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 $600 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $649.

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

Written by: Melissa Maxwell

I'm Melissa, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Baton Rouge. If you like a big city vibe with all the amenities but also like the vibe of a friendly, tight-knit community, Baton Rouge is the place for you.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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