
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southdowns Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $400 (38 Rentals)
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Cambridge on the Green

The Villas

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The Establishment

Fairway View

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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 |
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Southdowns Studio Apartments | $1,229 | $600 | $1,593 |
Southdowns 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,082 | $695 | $2,000 |
Southdowns 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,098 | $679 | $2,500 |
Southdowns 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,394 | $790 | $3,868 |
Southdowns 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,911 | $430 | $3,550 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
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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 1 Bed unit found at City View Apartments - Internet Included! priced from $695. Elevate at Highland-Under New Management has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $696. Here are the most affordable Southdowns apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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City View Apartments - Internet Included! | One Bed One Bath - Burbank | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Elevate at Highland-Under New Management | The Dietzel: 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $696 |
Cambridge Apartments | 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
The Villas | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
The Vibe at Highland | The Chavanne: 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
Fairway View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 573sq.ft. | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Vue of Parker Flatiron LSU | E2 | 5BR,5BA | $799 |
5 East Apartments | 1x1.5lpd | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southdowns, LA
As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southdowns area is the $0.73 price per square foot 3 Cottage Upper Deck Model at Arlington Cottages and Townhomes in the in the Southdowns neighborhood starting from $979. The second greatest value Southdowns apartment is the The Bayou Model at MAISON Burbank starting at $635 with a $0.53 price per square foot in the Louisiana State University 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. |
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Arlington Cottages and Townhomes | 3 Cottage Upper Deck | 3BR,3BA | $0.73 |
MAISON Burbank | The Bayou | 4BR,2BA | $0.53 |
388 Jennifer Jean Dr, Unit 388 | 388 Jennifer Jean Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Altitude Baton Rouge | B2 - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
Campus Crossings on Brightside | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom B3 | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
Bienville Towers | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
167 E State St, Unit 1 | 167 E State St | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Cambridge Apartments | 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
158 W Chimes St, Unit 1 | 158 W Chimes St | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
City View Apartments - Internet Included! | One Bed One Bath - Burbank | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthdowns, Baton Rouge, LA
Ranked #15
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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Lifestyle Ratings
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.
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southdowns Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southdowns?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southdowns is at The Vibe at Highland listed at $770.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southdowns Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southdowns Apartment is $695 at City View Apartments - Internet Included!.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southdowns Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southdowns is starting from $775 at The Villas.
What is the most affordable Southdowns Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Southdowns Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at City View Apartments - Internet Included! and starts from $895.
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