Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old South Baton Rouge Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $500 (12 Rentals)

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W. Chimes St
1 Bedroom Apartments

W. Chimes St

1116 W Chimes StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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Tiger Manor Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tiger Manor Apartments

3033 July StBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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W Grant Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

W Grant Apartments

973 W Grant StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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Cheapest Available Old South Baton Rouge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old South Baton Rouge area of Baton Rouge, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at W. Chimes St priced from $595. The Bengal has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Old South Baton Rouge apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
W. Chimes St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$595
The BengalA21BR,1BA$825
The Cove at State StreetA21BR,1BA$925
West Grant St ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$975
Magnolia Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old South Baton Rouge, LA

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old South Baton Rouge area is the $1.69 price per square foot 2 bed 2 bath 1180 sf Model at 200 Water Street Apartments in the in the Old South Baton Rouge neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Old South Baton Rouge apartment is the 3076 Nicholson Dr Model at 3076 Nicholson Dr, Unit C starting at $700 with a $0.74 price per square foot in the Louisiana State University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old South Baton Rouge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
200 Water Street Apartments2 bed 2 bath 1180 sf2BR,2BA$1.69
3076 Nicholson Dr, Unit C3076 Nicholson Dr2BR,1BA$0.74
Altitude Baton RougeB2 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.11
277 Chatsworth St, Unit 279277 Chatsworth St2BR,1BA$1.66
167 E State St, Unit 1167 E State St1BR,1BA$1.14
The Cove at State StreetA21BR,1BA$1.35
158 W Chimes St, Unit 1158 W Chimes St1BR,1BA$1.15
Magnolia Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67
W. Chimes St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.08
The BengalA21BR,1BA$1.59

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old South Baton Rouge Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Old South Baton Rouge is W. Chimes St which is listed at $595, while the average apartment in Old South Baton Rouge costs $1,062.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old South 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 22 regular apartments in Old South 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 Old South Baton Rouge?

Cheap apartments in Old South Baton Rouge have an average cost of $658 which is $404 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old South Baton Rouge.

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