Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid City South Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $300 (28 Rentals)

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1175 Monet Dr

Baton RougeLA70806

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Melrose Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose Manor

6737 E Harry DrBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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Melrose Place
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose Place

6776 Cezanne AveBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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River Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Pines

5750 Florida BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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Clover Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Clover Place

644 Monet DrBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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Greenview East
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Greenview East

1251 N Ardenwood DrBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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Monet V
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Monet V

6635-6645 Harry DrBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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Monet I
1 Bedroom Apartments

Monet I

770 Monet DrBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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Shadow Creek
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shadow Creek

950 S Foster DrBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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Lynn Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lynn Apartments

410-420 Steele BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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Ole Towne
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Ole Towne

1607 College DrBaton Rouge, LA 70808

Mid City South, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mid City South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mid City South area of Baton Rouge, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Drakes Landing priced from $257. Progress Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $630. Here are the most affordable Mid City South apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Drakes Landing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$257
Progress ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$630
Greenview East2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$699
The Villas1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Savoy Plaza2X2 F S2BR,2BA$760
Fairway View1 Bedroom 1 Bath 573sq.ft.1BR,1BA$775
Dali PlaceUPSTAIRS 2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$775
Come Home to Spanish OaksStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$800
Peaks of Baton Rouge - Ages 55+ Luxury LivingOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$850
Bienville TowersOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$880

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid City South, LA

As of September 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mid City South area is the $0.86 price per square foot Two Bedroom F Model at Provincial North Apartments in the in the Istrouma neighborhood starting from $1,028. The second greatest value Mid City South apartment is the 2 bedroom TH Model at The Villas starting at $1,000 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Midtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mid City South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Provincial North ApartmentsTwo Bedroom F2BR,2BA$0.86
The Villas2 bedroom TH2BR,1BA$1.00
Savoy Plaza2X2 F S2BR,2BA$0.76
Drakes Landing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.92
Ingleside Gardens2 BED 1.5 BATH TH2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Greenview East2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.74
Peaks of Baton Rouge - Ages 55+ Luxury LivingTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.17
Goodwood Court at Mid-CityA11BR,1BA$1.18
Dali Place3 Bedroom/1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.07
Progress ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mid City South, Baton Rouge, LA

Ranked #23

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Louisiana including Mid City South, Baton Rouge, and the greater Baton Rouge area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mid City South Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mid City South?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mid City South is under $880.

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

The cheapest apartment in Mid City South is Drakes Landing which is listed at $257, while the average apartment in Mid City South costs $1,290.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mid City South?

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 46 regular apartments in Mid City South 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 South?

Cheap apartments in Mid City South have an average cost of $287 which is $1,003 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mid City South.

Expert Rental Resources

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

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.