Cheap Homes for Rent in the South Baton Rouge Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $700 (22 Rentals)

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property at 1122 Renova Dr

$800

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$800

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1122 Renova Dr

Baton RougeLA70820
property at 1833 Ryder

$900

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$900

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$900

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1833 Ryder, Unit 4

1833 Ryder
Baton RougeLA70810

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property at 1820 Jade Ave

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1820 Jade Ave, Unit Comdo

1820 Jade Ave
Baton RougeLA70810

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property at 6044 Parkcrest Ct

$1,250

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$1,250

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

6044 Parkcrest Ct

Baton RougeLA70816

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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 $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
Oakleigh Apartments1x11BR,1BA$902

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Baton Rouge, LA

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Baton Rouge area is the $1.05 price per square foot C1 Model at The Arts Apartments at Bluebonnet Place in the in the Downtown Baton Rouge neighborhood starting from $1,274. The second greatest value South Baton Rouge apartment is the 8911 GSRI Ave Model at 8911 GSRI Ave starting at $900 with a $0.82 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.
The Arts Apartments at Bluebonnet PlaceC13BR,2BA$1.05
8911 GSRI Ave8911 GSRI Ave2BR,2BA$0.82
6337 Quinn Dr, Unit C6337 Quinn Dr2BR,2BA$1.06
7734 Bles Ave, Unit B7734 Bles Ave2BR,2BA$1.00
8023 Bayou Fountain Ave8023 Bayou Fountain Ave2BR,2BA$1.06
1648 Starboard Dr, Unit Sable Chase1648 Starboard Dr2BR,1BA$0.87
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$0.76
1622 Cedar Lake Dr, Unit D1622 Cedar Lake Dr2BR,2BA$1.06
1654 Clear Lake Ave, Unit A1654 Clear Lake Ave2BR,2BA$1.00
1961 Southpointe Dr, Unit 31961 Southpointe Dr2BR,1.5BA$1.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Baton Rouge

What type of rentals are currently available in South Baton Rouge?

There are currently 142 Apartments for Rent in South Baton Rouge, LA with pricing that ranges from $675 to $3,541. There are also 105 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Baton Rouge ranging from $750 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Baton Rouge?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Baton Rouge ranges from $750 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,939.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Baton Rouge?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Baton Rouge range from $1,175 to $3,541, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $3,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,800.

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