Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Baton Rouge Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $700 (32 Rentals)

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South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

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 Studio unit found at Willow View II Apartments priced from $700. Waterside Condominiums has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable South Baton Rouge apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Willow View II ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$700
Veridian Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$855
Ivy Park ApartmentsAcadia II1BR,1BA$889
Jefferson Lakes ApartmentsThe Ash1BR,1BA$900
Devonshire Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$910

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Baton Rouge, LA

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Baton Rouge 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 South Baton Rouge apartment is the 1748 Port Dr Model at 1748 Port Dr, Unit 3 starting at $800 with a $0.80 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1819 Southpointe Dr, Unit 11819 Southpointe Dr2BR,1.5BA$0.75
1748 Port Dr, Unit 31748 Port Dr2BR,2BA$0.80
7922 Bayou Fountain Ave, Unit C7922 Bayou Fountain Ave2BR,2BA$0.93
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$0.78
2255 Anne Marie Dr, Unit DUnit2255 Anne Marie Dr2BR,2BA$0.97
Chestnut Ridge ApartmentsJefferson Floor Plan2BR,1.5BA$1.13
1644 Lake Calais Ct, Unit D1644 Lake Calais Ct2BR,2BA$1.12
8007 Jefferson Park Dr, Unit D8007 Jefferson Park Dr2BR,2BA$1.12
1744 Cedar Lake Dr, Unit D1744 Cedar Lake Dr2BR,2BA$1.12
1654 Clear Lake Ave, Unit B1654 Clear Lake Ave2BR,2BA$1.06

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South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States, including Baton Rouge. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the South Baton Rouge Neighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Baton Rouge Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Baton Rouge?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Baton Rouge is at Willow View II Apartments listed at $700.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Baton Rouge Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Baton Rouge Apartment is $700 at Waterside Condominiums.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Baton Rouge Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Baton Rouge is starting from $1,010 at Devonshire Apartments.

What is the most affordable South Baton Rouge Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Baton Rouge Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Meadows at Nicholson and starts from $1,175.

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