Cheap Homes for Rent in Old South Baton Rouge Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $900 (14 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Old South Baton Rouge area of Baton Rouge.

property at 408 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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408 E State St, Unit A, Unit A

408 E State St
Baton RougeLA70802

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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
property at 408 E State St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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408 E State St, Unit B, Unit B

408 E State St
Baton RougeLA70802

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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 2 Beds unit found at West Grant St Apartments priced from $800. Arc225 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $810. Here are the most affordable Old South Baton Rouge apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
West Grant St ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$800
Arc225D4 - 4x4 Upgraded4BR,4BA$810
The BengalA21BR,1BA$825
The Cove at State StreetA21BR,1BA$925
Magnolia Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000

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

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old South Baton Rouge area is the $1.85 price per square foot 1 bed 1.5 bath 1000 sf Model at 200 Water Street Apartments in the in the Old South Baton Rouge neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Old South Baton Rouge apartment is the 915 S 12th St Model at 915 S 12th St, Unit A starting at $1,035 with a $1.16 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 Apartments1 bed 1.5 bath 1000 sf1BR,1.5BA$1.85
915 S 12th St, Unit A915 S 12th St2BR,2BA$1.16
Arc225B2 - 2x2 Upgraded2BR,2BA$1.27
869 Geranium St869 Geranium St2BR,1BA$1.18
The Cove at State StreetA21BR,1BA$1.35
860 France St860 France St2BR,1BA$2.00
Magnolia Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67
River HouseF Lofts-PHASE IIStudio ,1BA$2.19
The BengalA21BR,1BA$1.59
West Grant St ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$2.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Old South Baton Rouge

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

There are currently 100 Apartments for Rent in Old South Baton Rouge, LA with pricing that ranges from $550 to $1,698. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Old South Baton Rouge ranging from $925 to $1,850.

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 $925 to $1,850 with an average monthly rent of $1,235.

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 $820 to $1,550, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $925 to $1,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $810.

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