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Pied Piper
4546 Alvin Dark AveBaton Rouge, LA 70820
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Cambridge Apartments
1221 Bob Pettit BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70820
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2225-2245 College DrBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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The Villas
620 S Acadian ThruwayBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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Cambridge on the Green
1302-1306 Bob Pettit BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70820
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The Establishment Apartments
4728-4734 Alvin Dark AveBaton Rouge, LA 70820
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Cambridge West Apartments
1315 Bob Pettit BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70820
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Camelot Apartments
1222 Jim Taylor DrBaton Rouge, LA 70820
3101 Highland Rd
Baton RougeLA70802
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The Vibe Apartments
5116 Highland RdBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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Elevate at Highland-Under New Management
5151 Highland RdBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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Flat Iron
300 W Parker BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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2389 Tennessee St
2389 Tennessee StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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Tiger Den Apartments
4445 Alvin Dark AveBaton Rouge, LA 70820
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El Cid Apartments
448 W Parker BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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1509 Highland Rd, Unit 202
1509 Highland RdBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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The Villas on Brightside
1645 Brightside DrBaton Rouge, LA 70820
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Bienville Towers
2100 College DrBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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5 East Apartments
550 Lee DrBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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Parc at Mid City
1100 S Foster DrBaton Rouge, LA 70806
824 E Polk St
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The Cove at State Street
417 E State StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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Les Chenes
4773-4781 Highland RdBaton Rouge, LA 70808
5264 Brightside View Dr, Unit B
5264 Brightside View Dr
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Cottages at Corporate
5522 Corporate BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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2225 Wisteria St, Unit D
2225 Wisteria StBaton Rouge, LA 70806
6765 Corporate Blvd, Unit 6102
6765 Corporate Blvd
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1241 S 18th St
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Magnolia Ridge Apartments
1551 Highland RdBaton Rouge, LA 70802
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Retreat at Brightside
2000 Brightside DrBaton Rouge, LA 70820
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402 Lee Dr, Unit 4B
402 Lee Dr
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1716 Brightside Dr, Unit B
1716 Brightside Dr
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847A E Boyd Dr, Unit D
847A E Boyd Dr
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5407 Nicholson Dr
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Gates at Citiplace
2500 Gates CirBaton Rouge, LA 70809
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6765 Corporate BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70809
925-927 Rittiner Dr
Baton RougeLA70806
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Southgate Condos & Southgate 2 Apartments
4142 Janet AveBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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1126 S 14th St, Unit C
1126 S 14th StBaton Rouge, LA 70802
2148 Stanford Ave
Baton RougeLA70808
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Patiohouse Apartments
5150 Capitol Heights AveBaton Rouge, LA 70806
1953 S Brightside View Dr, Unit B
1953 S Brightside View Dr
Baton RougeLA70820
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Southgate Towers Apartments
4005 Nicholson DrBaton Rouge, LA 70808
2411 Valley St
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829 E Boyd Dr, Unit D
829 E Boyd Dr
Baton RougeLA70808
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Chateau du Cour
4707 Tigerland AveBaton Rouge, LA 70820
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College Apartments
464 E Boyd DrBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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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 | $1,118 | $600 | $1,569 |
| Southdowns 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,166 | $695 | $2,051 |
| Southdowns 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,094 | $684 | $2,658 |
| Southdowns 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,438 | $564 | $3,500 |
| Southdowns 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,677 | $450 | $3,550 |
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There are currently 81 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 priced from $625. 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 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $625 |
| The Villas | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Cambridge on the Green | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Camelot Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Palmer Club | 1L | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Tiger Den Apartments | 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $806 |
| Bienville Towers | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $869 |
| 5 East Apartments | 1x1.5lpd | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| The Vibe Apartments | The Hallman: 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath TH | 2BR,1BA | $877 |
| Parc at Mid City | CLAYCUT - RENOVATED | 1BR,1BA | $894 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southdowns, LA
As of July 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southdowns area is the $0.74 price per square foot 3BR/3BA - TH Signature Model at Wildwood Baton Rouge in the in the Southdowns neighborhood starting from $1,129. The second greatest value Southdowns apartment is the 3 Cottage Model at Arlington Cottages and Townhomes starting at $1,019 with a $0.76 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 | 3BR/3BA - TH Signature | 3BR,3BA | $0.74 |
| Arlington Cottages and Townhomes | 3 Cottage | 3BR,3BA | $0.76 |
| Maison Burbank | 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.55 |
| The Oliver | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.70 |
| Brightside Manor | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.98 |
| Elevate at Highland-Under New Management | The Jeardean: 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| The Villas | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| The Vibe Apartments | The Cohen: 1 Bedroom 1 Bath TH | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Tiger Den Apartments | 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Camelot Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
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Best Local Schools in Southdowns, Baton Rouge, LA
Liberty High School
East Baton Rouge Parish School District
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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Louisiana including Southdowns, Baton Rouge, and the greater Baton Rouge area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
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 $894.
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 $1,299.
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 61 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 $468 which is $831 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southdowns.
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