Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid City South Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $475 (52 Rentals)

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$750 - $850

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1175 Monet Dr

Baton RougeLA70806

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Ingleside Gardens
$950 - $1,445
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Ingleside Gardens

330 Ingleside DrBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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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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Monet I
1 Bedroom Apartments

Monet I

770 Monet 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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Lynn Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lynn Apartments

410-420 Steele BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70806

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Renaissance Gateway
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Renaissance Gateway

650 N Ardenwood DrBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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The Patrician
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

The Patrician

5002-5244 Claycut RdBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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234 Richland Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

234 Richland Ave

234 Richland AveBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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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 Oakland Apartments & Cottages priced from $625. The Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Mid City South apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakland Apartments & CottagesApartment1BR,1BA$625
The Villas2 bedroom UPS2BR,1BA$700
Palmer Club1A1BR,1BA$700
Dali Place2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$725
Provincial North ApartmentsTwo Bedroom G2BR,2BA$779
Bellecour Crossings1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$799
Come Home to Spanish OaksStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$800
Parc at Mid CityCLAYCUT - RENOVATED1BR,1BA$874
Peaks of Baton Rouge - Ages 55+ Luxury LivingOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$875
Bienville TowersOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$880

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid City South, LA

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mid City South 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 South apartment is the B2 Model at Goodwood Court at Mid-City starting at $1,099 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Valley Park 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.
College Park ApartmentsFour Bedroom Two Bath4BR,2BA$0.74
Goodwood Court at Mid-CityB22BR,1.5BA$1.00
The Villas2 bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$0.92
Ingleside Gardens2BD 1.5BA TOWNHOME2BR,1.5BA$1.30
Dali Place3BR/1BA3BR,1BA$1.06
Normandy VillageOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.20
Bienville TowersOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.19
Oakland Apartments & CottagesCottage1BR,1BA$0.93
Bellecour Crossings1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.20
Palmer Club1B1BR,1BA$1.32

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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 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 $1,131.

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 34 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 $183 which is $948 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mid City South.

Expert Rental Resources

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