Apartments for Rent in the Southdowns Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA (242 Rentals)

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Elevate at Highland
$770 - $2,060
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$770 - $2,060
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Elevate at Highland

5151 Highland RdBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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The Vibe Apartments
$710 - $1,080
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$710 - $1,080
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The Vibe Apartments

5116 Highland RdBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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property at 829 E Boyd Dr

$1,400

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$1,400
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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829 E Boyd Dr, Unit D

829 E Boyd Dr
Baton RougeLA70808
property at 4518 Y A Tittle Ave

$895

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$895
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4518 Y A Tittle Ave

Baton RougeLA70820
property at 2236 Perkins Rd

$1,225

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$1,225
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 19

2236 Perkins Rd

Baton RougeLA70808
property at 654 Jennifer Jean Dr

$1,300

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$1,300
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

654 Jennifer Jean Dr

Baton RougeLA70808
property at 1290 Park Blvd

$1,025

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$1,025
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$1,025

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 1

1290 Park Blvd, Unit 224

1290 Park Blvd
Baton RougeLA70806

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property at 1246 Sharlo Ave

$850 - $3,500

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$850 - $3,500
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1 To 3 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

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1246 Sharlo Ave

Baton RougeLA70820

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Southdowns, Baton Rouge, LA

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Southdowns

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Southdowns area of Baton Rouge, LA?

As of today, August 29, 2026, there are currently 242 available Southdowns apartments priced from $450 to $3,614, with an average monthly rent of $1,180.

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 $2,330 with an average monthly rent of $1,201.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Southdowns cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Southdowns range from $689 to $2,520. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,070.

How expensive are Southdowns Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 32 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Southdowns on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $569 to $3,614 - averaging $1,577 for the location.

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I'm Melissa, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Baton Rouge. If you like a big city vibe with all the amenities but also like the vibe of a friendly, tight-knit community, Baton Rouge is the place for you.

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