Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Scotlandville Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $400 (15 Rentals)

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Village Green
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village Green

12134 Doverwood DrBaton Rouge, LA 70807
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Mills Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mills Place

363 Mills AveBaton Rouge, LA 70807
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Spanish Arms
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spanish Arms

4343 Denham StBaton Rouge, LA 70805
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Scotlandville, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Scotlandville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Scotlandville area of Baton Rouge, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Palms Apartments priced from $800. Crown Ave PLEX has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Scotlandville apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Palms ApartmentsThe Palms Apartments (1 Bed/1 Bath)1BR,1BA$800
Crown Ave PLEX2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$850
The Gardens Senior Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$938
Jaguar PlazaOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$962
Cadence at Southern1X11BR,1BA$1,010

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scotlandville, LA

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scotlandville area is the $1.05 price per square foot 2x2B1 Model at Reserve at Howell Place in the in the North Baton Rouge neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Scotlandville apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Crown Ave PLEX starting at $850 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the North Baton Rouge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Scotlandville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Reserve at Howell Place2x2B12BR,2BA$1.05
Crown Ave PLEX2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.85
Howell Place4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.32
Pirates Bend4 bedroom4BR,2BA$1.32
Square OneTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.19
The Gardens Senior Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.29
Jaguar PlazaOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.37
The Palms ApartmentsThe Palms Apartments (1 Bed/1 Bath)1BR,1BA$1.47
Cadence at Southern1X11BR,1BA$1.86

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Scotlandville, Baton Rouge, LA

Ranked #59

Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Scotlandville Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Scotlandville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Scotlandville Apartment is $800 at The Palms Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Scotlandville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Scotlandville is starting from $850 at The Palms Apartments.

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