
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southdowns Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $695 (32 Rentals)


The Villas

Cambridge Apartments

The Establishment

Elevate at Highland-Under New Management

Cambridge West Apartments

Camelot Apartments

Cambridge on the Green
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158 W Chimes St, Unit 1

Bienville Towers

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Fairway View

167 E State St, Unit 1

Parc at Mid City

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The Villas on Brightside

Tiger Den Apartments
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2019 Oleander St, Unit 1

Burbank Lofts

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The Cove at State Street

Les Chenes

Cottages at Corporate

Magnolia Ridge Apartments

408 E State St
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Tiger Manor Apartments

The Vibe Apartments

Ole Towne

Tiger Pointe

The Patrician

Saint Rose Place
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Southdowns, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southdowns?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southdowns Studio Apartments | $1,190 | $600 | $1,569 |
Southdowns 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,138 | $695 | $2,115 |
| Southdowns 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,111 | $679 | $2,596 |
| Southdowns 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,410 | $559 | $3,800 |
| Southdowns 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $445 | $3,550 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthdowns, Baton Rouge, LA
Ranked #10
Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Southdowns, Baton Rouge, LA
Liberty High School
Glasgow Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southdowns Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southdowns?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southdowns is under $821.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southdowns?
The cheapest apartment in Southdowns is The Villas which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Southdowns costs $1,312.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southdowns?
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 96 regular apartments in Southdowns 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 Southdowns?
Cheap apartments in Southdowns have an average cost of $527 which is $785 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southdowns.
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The Local Expert's Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Written by: Melissa Maxwell
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
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