Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Baton Rouge Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $500 (9 Rentals)

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Banyan Trace
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Banyan Trace

5403 Banyan Trace DrBaton Rouge, LA 70805
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Village Green
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village Green

12134 Doverwood DrBaton Rouge, LA 70807
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Elm Drive Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Elm Drive Apartments

4250 Elm DrBaton Rouge, LA 70805
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North Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Baton Rouge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Baton Rouge area of Baton Rouge, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hollywood Heights priced from $628. Edgewood Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable North Baton Rouge apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hollywood HeightsCreole1BR,1BA$628
Edgewood Manor1x1Edgewood Manor1BR,$700
The Palms ApartmentsA 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Baton Rouge, LA

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Baton Rouge area is the $0.96 price per square foot 3BR50 Model at Scenic Gardens Estates in the in the North Baton Rouge neighborhood starting from $1,398. The second greatest value North Baton Rouge apartment is the Four Bedroom Model at Square One starting at $1,399 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the North Baton Rouge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Baton Rouge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Scenic Gardens Estates3BR503BR,2BA$0.96
Square OneFour Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.15
Scotlandville HomesThree Bedroom Home3BR,2BA$0.95
Port Royal Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.82
Edgewood Manor3X1Edgewood Manor3BR,$0.95
Crown Ave PLEX2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.90
Pirates Bend3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.33
Hollywood HeightsShotgun2BR,2BA$1.09
Reserve at Howell Place1x11BR,1BA$1.22
Jaguar PlazaOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA

Ranked #56

Among neighborhoods in Baton Rouge, LA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Baton Rouge Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Baton Rouge?

The cheapest apartment in North Baton Rouge is Hollywood Heights which is listed at $628, while the average apartment in North Baton Rouge costs $1,321.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Baton Rouge?

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 65 regular apartments in North Baton Rouge 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 North Baton Rouge?

Cheap apartments in North Baton Rouge have an average cost of $801 which is $520 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Baton Rouge.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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