
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Baton Rouge Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $675 (37 Rentals)


9131 Ridge Pecan Dr

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Willow View II Apartments

Atlas at St. George

9131A-9149B Ridge Pecan Dr

The Arts Apartments at Bluebonnet Place

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Blu on the Boulevard

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Turnberry Place Apartments
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The Addison Apartments

888 S Kenilworth Pkwy

The Bloom at Windermere

Cypress Lake Apartments

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Indigo Park

Evergreen at Tuscany Villas

Tapestry at Long Farm

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Bend on Bluebonnet

Mansions in the Park
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CITISCAPE AT ESSEN

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The Terraces at Perkins Rowe

Park Rowe Apartments - Perkins Rowe

888 S Kenilworth Pkwy, Unit D

Bluebonnet Towers - ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED

Bluebonnet Ridge Apartments

Siegen Calais Apartments

5222E Butter Creek Ln

The High Grove
Baton Rouge's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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7248 Perkins Rd
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Baton Rouge?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Baton Rouge Studio Apartments | $1,030 | $775 | $1,439 |
South Baton Rouge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,217 | $675 | $3,621 |
| South Baton Rouge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,480 | $850 | $5,240 |
| South Baton Rouge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,669 | $1,100 | $4,146 |
| South Baton Rouge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,604 | $1,308 | $2,000 |
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Best Local Schools in South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA
Wildwood Elementary School
Woodlawn High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Baton Rouge Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Baton Rouge?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Baton Rouge is under $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Baton Rouge?
The cheapest apartment in South Baton Rouge is Waterside Condominiums which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in South Baton Rouge costs $1,579.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 62 regular apartments in South Baton Rouge that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Baton Rouge?
Cheap apartments in South Baton Rouge have an average cost of $472 which is $1,107 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Baton Rouge.
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The Local Expert's Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Written by: Melissa Maxwell
Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana and the second most populous city right after New Orleans. Like New Orleans, Baton Rouge is culturally rich and located right on the banks of the Mississippi River.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
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