
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southdowns Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $689 (31 Rentals)


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Maritime One

4348 Bawell St

2959-3009 Greenwood Dr

2148 Stanford Ave

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Paramount at Cedar Lodge

The Heron Downtown

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2961 Greenwood Dr

4238 Perkins Rd
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southdowns?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southdowns Studio Apartments | $1,012 | $600 | $1,633 |
| Southdowns 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,318 | $567 | $2,500 |
Southdowns 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,265 | $689 | $4,515 |
| Southdowns 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $569 | $4,300 |
| Southdowns 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,809 | $450 | $3,550 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthdowns, Baton Rouge, LA
Ranked #4
Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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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 $925.
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 $1,010.
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 80 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 $295 which is $715 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southdowns.
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