Cheap Homes for Rent in South Baton Rouge Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $800 (17 Rentals)

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8531 Rush Ave, Unit B

8531 Rush Ave
Baton RougeLA70810

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property at 8545 Summa Ave

8545 Summa Ave

Baton RougeLA70809
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9855 Siegen Ln

Baton RougeLA70810

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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 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
Jefferson Lakes ApartmentsThe Ash1BR,1BA$900
Devonshire Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$910

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Baton Rouge, LA

As of June 10, 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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Frequently Asked Questions about South Baton Rouge

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

There are currently 131 Apartments for Rent in South Baton Rouge, LA with pricing that ranges from $700 to $10,000. There are also 74 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Baton Rouge ranging from $800 to $5,500.

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 $800 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,976.

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 $10,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $3,350. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,600.

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