
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mid City South Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $300 (28 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Mid City South area of Baton Rouge.


Woodcrest Apartments

Oakland Apartments & Cottages

The Villas

6752 Titian Ave
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Provincial North Apartments

644 N Donmoor Ave

1175 Monet Dr

Savoy Plaza

Dali Place
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Fairway View

Come Home to Spanish Oaks

Peaks of Baton Rouge - Ages 55+ Luxury Living

6777 Titian Ave

Bienville Towers

Normandy Village
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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 | $922 | $765 | $1,489 |
Mid City South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,157 | $625 | $2,488 |
Mid City South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,320 | $300 | $2,980 |
Mid City South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,431 | $800 | $3,568 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mid City South Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA.
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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. 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 |
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Drakes Landing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $257 |
Progress Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $630 |
Greenview East | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $699 |
The Villas | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Savoy Plaza | 2X2 F S | 2BR,2BA | $760 |
Fairway View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 573sq.ft. | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Dali Place | UPSTAIRS 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $775 |
Come Home to Spanish Oaks | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Peaks of Baton Rouge - Ages 55+ Luxury Living | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Bienville Towers | One Bedroom A | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Provincial North Apartments | Two Bedroom F | 2BR,2BA | $0.86 |
The Villas | 2 bedroom TH | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Savoy Plaza | 2X2 F S | 2BR,2BA | $0.76 |
Drakes Landing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
Ingleside Gardens | 2 BED 1.5 BATH TH | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.11 |
Greenview East | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.74 |
Peaks of Baton Rouge - Ages 55+ Luxury Living | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Goodwood Court at Mid-City | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Dali Place | 3 Bedroom/1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Progress Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMid City South, Baton Rouge, LA
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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.
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