
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southdowns Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $400 (45 Rentals)
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Pied Piper Apartments (Studio/1 Bath)

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The Villas

Cambridge on the Green

Elevate at Highland-Under New Management

The Establishment

Cambridge West Apartments

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Bienville Towers

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Fairway View

Flat Iron

167 E State St, Unit 1

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The Cove at State Street

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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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There are currently 45 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southdowns Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA.
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Cheapest Available Southdowns Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southdowns area of Baton Rouge, LA is a Studio unit found at Pied Piper Apartments (Studio/1 Bath) priced from $695. The Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Southdowns apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pied Piper Apartments (Studio/1 Bath) | Studio/1 Bath (#20 photos & #26 video) | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| The Villas | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Elevate at Highland-Under New Management | The Dietzel: 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Fairway View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 573sq.ft. | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| The Vibe Apartments | The Borland: 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $793 |
| Flat Iron | E2 | 5BR,5BA | $799 |
| Parc at Mid City | CLAYCUT - RENOVATED | 1BR,1BA | $802 |
| Bienville Towers | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $821 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southdowns, LA
As of February 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southdowns area is the $0.55 price per square foot 4BR/4BA - TH Signature Model at Wildwood Baton Rouge in the in the Southdowns neighborhood starting from $1,009. The second greatest value Southdowns apartment is the 3 Duplex Upper Deck Model at Arlington Cottages and Townhomes starting at $999 with a $0.74 price per square foot in the Southdowns neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southdowns apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood Baton Rouge | 4BR/4BA - TH Signature | 4BR,4BA | $0.55 |
| Arlington Cottages and Townhomes | 3 Duplex Upper Deck | 3BR,3BA | $0.74 |
| Maison Burbank | 2x1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.67 |
| The Patrician | 2-1.5TC | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.01 |
| The Oliver | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.61 |
| The Villas | 2 bedroom TH | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Altitude Baton Rouge | B2 - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| 2019 Oleander St, Unit 1 | 2019 Oleander St | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Bienville Towers | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 167 E State St, Unit 1 | 167 E State St | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Best Local Schools in Southdowns, Baton Rouge, LA
Liberty High 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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