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

Progress Park

Savoy Plaza

Bellecour Crossings

6752 Titian Ave

1135 Monet Dr
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The Villas

Dali Place

644 N Donmoor Ave

1175 Monet Dr

Fairway View

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Bienville Towers
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6777 Titian Ave

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Mid City South, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mid City South?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid City South Studio Apartments | $1,073 | $690 | $1,420 |
| Mid City South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,201 | $257 | $2,425 |
| Mid City South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,296 | $725 | $3,367 |
| Mid City South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,537 | $556 | $3,411 |
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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 Oakland Apartments & Cottages priced from $625. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Apartments & Cottages | Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| Progress Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $630 |
| Bellecour Crossings | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| The Villas | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Dali Place | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $725 |
| Fairway View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 573sq.ft. | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Provincial North Apartments | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $784 |
| Come Home to Spanish Oaks | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Bienville Towers | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $802 |
| Peaks of Baton Rouge - Ages 55+ Luxury Living | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid City South, LA
As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mid City South area is the $1.06 price per square foot Hawthorne Model at Maison Bocage Apartments in the in the Jefferson Place neighborhood starting from $1,300. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maison Bocage Apartments | Hawthorne | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| The Villas | 2 bedroom TH | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Parc at Mid City | FOSTER - RENOVATED | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Peaks of Baton Rouge - Ages 55+ Luxury Living | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Provincial North Apartments | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Dali Place | 3BR/1BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Bienville Towers | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Oakland Apartments & Cottages | Cottage | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Progress Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Bellecour Crossings | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mid City South Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mid City South?
The cheapest apartment in Mid City South is Oakland Apartments & Cottages which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Mid City South costs $1,289.
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 87 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 $396 which is $893 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mid City South.
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