Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Baton Rouge Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $600 (67 Rentals)

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Veridian Apartment Homes
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$905 - $1,225
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Veridian Apartment Homes

515 Gardere LnBaton Rouge, LA 70820
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Shenandoah Bend
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$1,095 - $1,450
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$1,095 - $1,450
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Shenandoah Bend

15959 Tiger Bend RdBaton Rouge, LA 70817
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Turnberry Place Apartments
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$1,105 - $2,950
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$1,105 - $2,950
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Turnberry Place Apartments

10720 Linkwood CtBaton Rouge, LA 70810
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Indigo Park
$1,194 - $1,879
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$1,194 - $1,879
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Indigo Park

11959 Nicholson DrBaton Rouge, LA 70810
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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 1 Bed unit found at Waterside Condominiums priced from $675. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$675
Willow View II ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
Jefferson Lakes ApartmentsThe Ash1BR,1BA$850
Chestnut Ridge ApartmentsFranklin Floor Plan1BR,1BA$885
Bluebonnet RidgeA1BR,1BA$932
Devonshire Apartments1 BR|1 BA1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Baton Rouge, LA

As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Baton Rouge area is the $1.01 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Cypress Lake Apartments in the in the Sherwood Forest Office Park neighborhood starting from $1,422. The second greatest value South Baton Rouge apartment is the 6327 Quin Dr Model at 6327 Quin Dr, Unit Apartment B starting at $1,150 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Sherwood Forest Office Park 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.
Cypress Lake Apartments3x23BR,2BA$1.01
6327 Quin Dr, Unit Apartment B6327 Quin Dr2BR,2BA$0.96
8911 GSRI Ave8911 GSRI Ave2BR,2BA$0.82
6337 Quinn Dr, Unit A6337 Quinn Dr2BR,2BA$1.06
1748 Port Dr, Unit 11748 Port Dr2BR,2BA$0.83
7733 Bles Ave, Unit A7733 Bles Ave2BR,2BA$1.00
8023 Bayou Fountain Ave8023 Bayou Fountain Ave2BR,2BA$1.06
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$0.76
1707 Port Dr, Unit D1707 Port Dr2BR,2BA$1.09
1654 Clear Lake Ave, Unit A1654 Clear Lake Ave2BR,2BA$1.05

Academics, Apartments, and Authentic Jambalaya: Living the College Rental Life in Baton Rouge

Discover Baton Rouge's big-city vibe, historic charm, and famous Cajun/Creole cuisine. Your Local Expert explores LSU, Southern University, FranU, and more, helping you find the perfect diverse neighborhood and apartment to fit your student life and budget.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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!

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 $2,000.

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 57 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 $331 which is $1,669 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Baton Rouge.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.