Cheap Homes for Rent in Old South Baton Rouge Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $600 (12 Rentals)

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Cheap Homes in the Old South Baton Rouge area of Baton Rouge.

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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 4 Beds unit found at Altitude Baton Rouge priced from $695. Mid City Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Old South Baton Rouge apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Altitude Baton RougeD - 4x44BR,4BA$695
Mid City Gardens2 Bedroom Small2BR,1BA$700
Vue of Parker Flatiron LSUE25BR,5BA$799
The Bengal ApartmentsB32BR,1BA$799
The Cove at State StreetD11BR,1BA$825

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

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old South Baton Rouge area is the $0.60 price per square foot C1 - 3x3 Model at Altitude Baton Rouge in the in the Louisiana State University neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Old South Baton Rouge apartment is the Van Buren Model at The Heron Downtown starting at $1,857 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Istrouma 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.
Altitude Baton RougeC1 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.60
The Heron DowntownVan Buren2BR,2BA$1.78
200 Water Street Apartments1 bed 1.5 bath 1000 sf1BR,1.5BA$1.60
915 S 12th St, Unit A915 S 12th St2BR,2BA$1.22
Maritime OneOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.18
Mid City Gardens2 Bedroom Large2BR,1BA$0.94
The Bengal ApartmentsB32BR,1BA$1.07
Southgate Condos & Southgate 2 ApartmentsOne BR Flat w/WD & Patio1BR,1BA$1.60
Magnolia Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67
438 Main Street1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.80

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Frequently Asked Questions about Old South Baton Rouge

What type of rentals are currently available in Old South Baton Rouge?

There are currently 106 Apartments for Rent in Old South Baton Rouge, LA with pricing that ranges from $550 to $4,300. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Old South Baton Rouge ranging from $650 to $1,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Old South Baton Rouge?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Old South Baton Rouge ranges from $650 to $1,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,203.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Old South Baton Rouge?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Old South Baton Rouge range from $799 to $4,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $1,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,099.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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