
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Baton Rouge Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $700 (44 Rentals)
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Willow View II Apartments

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2182 Gardere Ln

16161 Tiger Bend Rd

1415 Jasper Ave, Unit Apt 4

8327 Ned Ave, Unit D
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1738 Port Dr

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1748 Port Dr, Unit 1

Atlas at St. George

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1652 Cedar Lake Dr, Unit D

1652 Cedar Lake Dr

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1754 Cedar Lake Dr

1754 Cedar Lake Dr, Unit D

1714 Cedar Lake Dr

1707 Port Dr, Unit 3

1714 Cedar Lake Dr, Unit B
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1634 Clear Lake Ave, Unit D

1634 Clear Lake Ave

1634 Clear Lake Ave

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Mansions in the Park

Meadows at Nicholson

6337 Quinn Dr, Unit A
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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 | $1,123 | $775 | $1,313 |
| South Baton Rouge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,183 | $700 | $2,550 |
| South Baton Rouge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,407 | $800 | $2,950 |
| South Baton Rouge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,562 | $1,139 | $2,985 |
| South Baton Rouge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,850 | $1,850 | $1,850 |
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There are currently 44 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Baton Rouge Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA.
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Cheapest Available South Baton Rouge Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Baton Rouge area of Baton Rouge, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Waterside Condominiums priced from $700. Willow View II Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable South Baton Rouge apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside Condominiums | Townhouse | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Willow View II Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Atlas at St. George | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $882 |
| Chestnut Ridge Apartments | Jefferson Floor Plan | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| Devonshire Apartments | 1 BR|1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Baton Rouge, LA
As of January 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Baton Rouge area is the $0.88 price per square foot 1748 Port Dr Model at 1748 Port Dr, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Baton Rouge neighborhood starting from $875. The second greatest value South Baton Rouge apartment is the 8083 Bayou Fountain Ave Model at 8083 Bayou Fountain Ave, Unit A starting at $975 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Downtown Baton Rouge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Baton Rouge apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1748 Port Dr, Unit 1 | 1748 Port Dr | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| 8083 Bayou Fountain Ave, Unit A | 8083 Bayou Fountain Ave | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| 8144 Bayou Fountain Ave, Unit B | 8144 Bayou Fountain Ave | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| 8327 Ned Ave, Unit D | 8327 Ned Ave | 2BR,2BA | $0.89 |
| 1415 Jasper Ave, Unit Apt 4 | 1415 Jasper Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
| Waterside Condominiums | Townhouse | 1BR,1BA | $0.78 |
| 2255 Anne Marie Dr, Unit CUnit | 2255 Anne Marie Dr | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| 1707 Port Dr, Unit 3 | 1707 Port Dr | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| 1652 Cedar Lake Dr, Unit D | 1652 Cedar Lake Dr | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| 1654 Clear Lake Ave, Unit C | 1654 Clear Lake Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
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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 $700, while the average apartment in South Baton Rouge costs $1,850.
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 120 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 $666 which is $1,184 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Baton Rouge.
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