
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $600 (19 Rentals)
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Midtown, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Midtown Studio Apartments | $821 | $800 | $950 |
Midtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,124 | $630 | $1,425 |
Midtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,234 | $775 | $1,720 |
Midtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,389 | $1,125 | $1,975 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Midtown Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Progress Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $630 |
The Villas | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Provincial North Apartments | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
Come Home to Spanish Oaks | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Shadow Creek | 1-1C | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown, LA
As of October 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2 bedroom TH Model at The Villas in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Midtown apartment is the 2 BED 1.5 BATH TH Model at Ingleside Gardens starting at $1,131 with a $1.18 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Villas | 2 bedroom TH | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Ingleside Gardens | 2 BED 1.5 BATH TH | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
Patiohouse Apartments | Patiohouse 1 One Bedroom TH + Bonus Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Point at Mid City | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
Provincial North Apartments | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Shadow Creek | 1-1C | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Progress Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
Come Home to Spanish Oaks | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.63 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown?
The cheapest apartment in Midtown is Progress Park which is listed at $630, while the average apartment in Midtown costs $1,364.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown?
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 3 regular apartments in Midtown 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 Midtown?
Cheap apartments in Midtown have an average cost of $397 which is $967 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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