Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old South Baton Rouge Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $500 (25 Rentals)

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property at 1201 S 15th St

$1,025

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$1,025

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$1,025

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1201 S 15th St

Baton RougeLA70802

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1126 S 14th St, Unit C
$1,185
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$1,185

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$1,185
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1126 S 14th St, Unit C

1126 S 14th StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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1116 W Chimes St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1116 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
Student Housing
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property at 3243 Ivanhoe St

$995

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$995

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$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3243 Ivanhoe St

Baton RougeLA70802
property at 418 E State St

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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418 E State St, Unit b

418 E State St
Baton RougeLA70802
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Jonte Lake Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jonte Lake Apartments

1147 W Chimes StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
Corporate Housing
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property at 1290 Park Blvd

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1290 Park Blvd, Unit 239

1290 Park Blvd
Baton RougeLA70806

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property at 1290 Park Blvd

$1,100 - $1,350

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1290 Park Blvd

Baton RougeLA70806

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 The Bengal priced from $799. West Grant St Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Old South Baton Rouge apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The BengalA31BR,1BA$799
West Grant St ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$800
The Cove at State StreetA21BR,1BA$925
River House Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 590241BR,1BA$1,378
200 Water Street Apartments2 bed 2 bath 1180 sf2BR,2BA$1,995

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

As of July 31, 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 1126 S 14th St Model at 1126 S 14th St, Unit C starting at $1,185 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Old South Baton Rouge 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
1126 S 14th St, Unit C1126 S 14th St2BR,1BA$1.25
River House Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 590361BR,1BA$1.99
The Cove at State StreetA21BR,1BA$1.35
The BengalA21BR,1BA$1.59
West Grant St ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$2.00

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 The Bengal which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Old South Baton Rouge costs $1,225.

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 17 regular apartments in Old South Baton Rouge that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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