Cheap Homes for Rent in Midtown Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $700 (8 Rentals)

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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
Motor City Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$782

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown, LA

As of September 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown area is the $1.30 price per square foot 2 bedroom TH Model at The Villas in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Midtown apartment is the 2 BED 1.5 BATH TH Model at Ingleside Gardens starting at $1,062 with a $1.11 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.
The Villas2 bedroom TH2BR,1BA$1.30
Ingleside Gardens2 BED 1.5 BATH TH2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Motor City Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.23
Point at Mid City1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$1.68
Patiohouse ApartmentsPatiohouse 3 One BR TH w/WD & Balcony1BR,1BA$1.49
Provincial North ApartmentsOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1.05
Progress ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94
Come Home to Spanish OaksStudio, 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.63

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Midtown, Baton Rouge, LA

Ranked #43

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Midtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Midtown?

There are currently 49 Apartments for Rent in Midtown, LA with pricing that ranges from $630 to $1,875. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Midtown ranging from $700 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Midtown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Midtown ranges from $700 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,659.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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