
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid City South Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $300 (26 Rentals)
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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 |
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Mid City South Studio Apartments | $1,070 | $760 | $1,481 |
Mid City South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,213 | $595 | $2,790 |
Mid City South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,287 | $550 | $3,205 |
Mid City South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,293 | $556 | $3,938 |
Mid City South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,300 | $1,200 | $1,400 |
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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 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 South apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Drakes Landing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $257 |
Woodcrest Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $300 |
Greenview East | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom W/D | 2BR,1BA | $550 |
Progress Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $595 |
The Villas | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Dali Place | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
Provincial North Apartments | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,1BA | $786 |
Spanish Oaks Apartments | studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Monet V | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
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 May 31, 2025 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 3 Bedroom Model at Woodcrest Apartments starting at $1,252 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Goodwood 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. |
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College Park Apartments | Four Bedroom Two Bath | 4BR,2BA | $0.74 |
Woodcrest Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.11 |
Drakes Landing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
Greenview East | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.74 |
Ole Towne | 1-1UP | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Peaks of Baton Rouge - Ages 55+ Luxury Living | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Goodwood Court at Mid-City | The Samuel | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Normandy Village | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Dali Place | 3 Bedroom/1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Progress Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.89 |
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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 Drakes Landing which is listed at $257, while the average apartment in Mid City South costs $2,600.
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 63 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 $149 which is $2,451 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mid City South.
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