Apartments for Rent in the Southdowns Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA (177 Rentals)

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710 E Boyd Dr

Baton RougeLA70808

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southdowns, Baton Rouge, LA

Ranked #17

Among neighborhoods in Baton Rouge, LA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Baton Rouge. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting with young children? this part of town has a reputation as a favorite neighborhood for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. These features include things like green spaces, and more.

Outdoors Rating

We think living with nice outdoor spaces is something they look for when they rent. Southdowns is a highly-rated section of town for its many the outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This area has now become known as one of the best-regarded luxury neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like racquetball and tennis courts, luxury pools, maid services, park views, easy access to green space, and amenities like granite countertops, range hoods, and high-end appliances. Other luxury items often include wood-burning fireplaces, tennis courts, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

Have dogs or cats? This part of Baton Rouge is amongst the finest submarkets for renting with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Getting Around the Southdowns Neighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA

Walk Score®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Southdowns

How much are Studio apartments in Southdowns?

There are currently 19 Studio Apartments in Southdowns with rent ranges from $600 to $1,569 with an average price of $1,165.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Southdowns Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Southdowns ranges from $695 to $2,100 with an average monthly rent of $1,061.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Southdowns cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Southdowns range from $659 to $3,057. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,113.

How expensive are Southdowns Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 27 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Southdowns on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $529 to $3,700 - averaging $1,364 for the location.

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