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

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Chateau du Cour
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau du Cour

4728 Ya Tittle AveBaton Rouge, LA 70820
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College Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

College Apartments

464 E Boyd DrBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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Graduate Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Graduate Apartments

1222 Bob Petit BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70820

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The Vibe at Highland
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Vibe at Highland

5116 Highland RdBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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Tiger Manor Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tiger Manor Apartments

3033 July StBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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Brightside Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Brightside Manor

1714-1724 Brightside DrBaton Rouge, LA 70820
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Shadow Creek
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shadow Creek

950 S Foster DrBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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Latitude 30
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Latitude 30

4548 Tigerland AveBaton Rouge, LA 70820
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Tiger Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tiger Park Apartments

1330 Jim Taylor DrBaton Rouge, LA 70820
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The Blox
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Blox

1855 Brightside DrBaton Rouge, LA 70820
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Tiger Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tiger Pointe

3964 Gourrier AveBaton Rouge, LA 70808

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Ole Towne
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Ole Towne

1607 College DrBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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The Patrician
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

The Patrician

5002-5244 Claycut RdBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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Saint Rose Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Saint Rose Place

901 Saint Rose AveBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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Southdowns, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
City View Apartments - Internet Included!One Bed One Bath - Burbank1BR,1BA$695
Elevate at Highland-Under New ManagementThe Dietzel: 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$696
Cambridge Apartments1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$700
The Villas1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700
The Vibe at HighlandThe Chavanne: 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$765
Fairway View1 Bedroom 1 Bath 573sq.ft.1BR,1BA$775
Vue of Parker Flatiron LSUE25BR,5BA$799
5 East Apartments1x1.5lpd1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arlington Cottages and Townhomes3 Cottage Upper Deck3BR,3BA$0.73
MAISON BurbankThe Bayou4BR,2BA$0.53
388 Jennifer Jean Dr, Unit 388388 Jennifer Jean Dr2BR,1BA$1.00
Altitude Baton RougeB2 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.11
Campus Crossings on Brightside2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom B32BR,2BA$0.90
Bienville TowersOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.19
167 E State St, Unit 1167 E State St1BR,1BA$1.14
Cambridge Apartments1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1.06
158 W Chimes St, Unit 1158 W Chimes St1BR,1BA$1.08
City View Apartments - Internet Included!One Bed One Bath - Burbank1BR,1BA$1.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southdowns, Baton Rouge, LA

Ranked #15

Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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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