
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Baton Rouge Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $850 (58 Rentals)


1738 Port Dr

1648 Starboard Dr, Unit C

Chestnut Ridge Apartments

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1654 Clear Lake Ave, Unit A, Unit A

Willow View II Apartments

9048 GSRI Ave, Unit A

8023 Bayou Fountain Ave

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8084 Bayou Fountain Ave, Unit D, Unit D

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1724 Cedar Lake Dr, Unit C, Unit C
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1744 Cedar Lake Dr, Unit D

1707 Port Dr, Unit D

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1707 Port Dr, Unit D, Unit D

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1744 Cedar Lake Dr, Unit D, Unit D

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1754 Cedar Lake Dr

1644 Lake Calais Ct, Unit G

1754 Cedar Lake Dr, Unit A

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1714 Cedar Lake Dr

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1644 Lake Calais Ct

1714 Cedar Lake Dr, Unit D
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8144 Bayou Fountain Ave

8911 GSRI Ave, Unit 1307, Unit 1307

The Arts Apartments at Bluebonnet Place

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7733 Bles Ave, Unit A, Unit A

Atlas at St. George

Devonshire Apartments

Oakleigh Apartments

1634 Clear Lake Ave, Unit D

Ivy Park Apartments

Meadows at Nicholson
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Veridian Apartment Homes

Jefferson Lakes Apartments

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7922 Bayou Fountain Ave, Unit C, Unit C

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7933 Bles Ave, Unit APT C, Unit APT C

1842 Elvin Dr

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Blu on the Boulevard

Mansions in the Park

Live Oaks Apartments

Siegen Oaks

Cobblestone at Essen - NEW UPGRADES!
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Shenandoah Bend Apartments

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Indigo Park

Bristol Place Apartment Homes

Evergreen at Tuscany Villas

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Turnberry Place Apartments

Zurqui on Fox Run

The Bloom at Windermere

Bayou Fountain Townhouses

8313 Governor Dr

Siegen Calais Apartments
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South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

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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The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.
Best Local Schools in South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA
Wildwood Elementary School
Woodlawn High School
Mayfair Laboratory 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 Chestnut Ridge Apartments which is listed at $890, 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
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.