Cheap Homes for Rent in Perkins Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $1,000 (7 Rentals)

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Perkins, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Perkins Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Perkins area of Baton Rouge, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Waterside Condominiums priced from $700. The Arts Apartments at Jefferson Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $765. Here are the most affordable Perkins apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$700
The Arts Apartments at Jefferson HeightsStudio (A)Studio,1BA$765
Fairway View1 Bedroom 1 Bath 573sq.ft.1BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Perkins, LA

As of July 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Perkins area is the $0.75 price per square foot 1819 Southpointe Dr Model at 1819 Southpointe Dr, Unit 1 in the in the Perkins neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Perkins apartment is the Plan F Model at Veridian Apartment Homes starting at $1,175 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Perkins neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Perkins apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1819 Southpointe Dr, Unit 11819 Southpointe Dr2BR,1.5BA$0.75
Veridian Apartment HomesPlan F2BR,2BA$1.15
7922 Bayou Fountain Ave, Unit C7922 Bayou Fountain Ave2BR,2BA$1.14
8083 Bayou Fountain Ave, Unit A8083 Bayou Fountain Ave2BR,2BA$0.98
Jefferson Arms2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Bienville TowersTwo Bedroom B2BR,1BA$1.05
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$0.78
1654 Clear Lake Ave, Unit B1654 Clear Lake Ave2BR,2BA$1.06
1644 Lake Calais Ct, Unit D1644 Lake Calais Ct2BR,2BA$1.12
1744 Cedar Lake Dr, Unit D1744 Cedar Lake Dr2BR,2BA$1.12

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Frequently Asked Questions about Perkins

What type of rentals are currently available in Perkins?

There are currently 62 Apartments for Rent in Perkins, LA with pricing that ranges from $700 to $10,000. There are also 13 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Perkins ranging from $1,095 to $3,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Perkins?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Perkins ranges from $1,095 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,678.

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