
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southdowns Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $679 (19 Rentals)


Cambridge Apartments

City View Apartments - Internet Included!

Elevate at Highland-Under New Management

Tiger Den Apartments

The Villas on Brightside

Fairway View

Parc at Mid City
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 | $1,279 | $600 | $1,569 |
| Southdowns 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,138 | $676 | $2,000 |
Southdowns 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,101 | $679 | $2,500 |
| Southdowns 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,456 | $559 | $3,800 |
| Southdowns 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,472 | $445 | $3,550 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthdowns, Baton Rouge, LA
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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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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
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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 $775.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southdowns?
The cheapest apartment in Southdowns is The Villas which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Southdowns costs $1,399.
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 27 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 $611 which is $788 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southdowns.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
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