Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $500 (18 Rentals)

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3021 North Blvd
Studio Apartments

3021 North Blvd

3021 North BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70806

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363 Steele Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

363 Steele Blvd

363 Steele BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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242 Edison St
Studio Apartments

242 Edison St

242 Edison StBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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3142 North Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

3142 North Blvd

3142 North BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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3711 Cole Dr
Studio Apartments

3711 Cole Dr

3711 Cole DrBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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Turner Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Turner Plaza

4546 North StBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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350 S Acadian
1 Bedroom Apartments

350 S Acadian

350 S AcadianBaton 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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Saint Rose Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Saint Rose Place

901 Saint Rose AveBaton 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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249 Richland Ave
Studio Apartments

249 Richland Ave

249 Richland AveBaton Rouge, LA 70806

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Midtown, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Midtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown area of Baton Rouge, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Progress Park priced from $630. The Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Midtown apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Progress ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$630
The Villas1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Come Home to Spanish OaksStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$800
Provincial North ApartmentsTwo Bedroom E2BR,1BA$820
Shadow CreekSTREAM1BR,1BA$1,214

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown, LA

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown area is the $0.93 price per square foot Two Bedroom F Model at Provincial North Apartments in the in the Istrouma neighborhood starting from $1,115. The second greatest value Midtown apartment is the 2 bedroom Townhouse Model at The Villas starting at $950 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Midtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Provincial North ApartmentsTwo Bedroom F2BR,2BA$0.93
The Villas2 bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$0.92
Shadow CreekSTREAM1BR,1BA$1.80
Progress ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94
Come Home to Spanish OaksStudio, 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.63

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Midtown, Baton Rouge, LA

Ranked #42

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

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Midtown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Midtown is starting from $775 at The Villas.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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The Local Expert's Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Written by: Melissa Maxwell

Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana and the second most populous city right after New Orleans. Like New Orleans, Baton Rouge is culturally rich and located right on the banks of the Mississippi River.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.