Cheap Homes for Rent in Southdowns Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $700 (13 Rentals)

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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 Studio unit found at City View Apartments - Internet Included! priced from $600. The Hub at Baton Rouge-Under New Management has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $631. Here are the most affordable Southdowns apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
City View Apartments - Internet Included!StudioStudio,1BA$600
The Hub at Baton Rouge-Under New Management0 Bedroom 1 BathStudio,1BA$631
Tiger Plaza1.11BR,1BA$650
Cambridge on the Green0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Altitude Baton RougeD - 4x44BR,4BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southdowns, LA

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southdowns area is the $1.03 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA - TH Model at Wildwood Baton Rouge in the in the Louisiana State University neighborhood starting from $1,494. The second greatest value Southdowns apartment is the 3 Cottage Upper Deck Model at Arlington Cottages and Townhomes starting at $949 with a $0.71 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wildwood Baton Rouge2BR/2.5BA - TH2BR,2BA$1.03
Arlington Cottages and Townhomes3 Cottage Upper Deck3BR,3BA$0.71
Altitude Baton RougeC1 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.60
MAISON BurbankThe Bayou4BR,2BA$0.53
388 Jennifer Jean Dr, Unit 388388 Jennifer Jean Dr2BR,1BA$1.05
The Legacy at Baton RougeThe Sunshine - 3x33BR,3BA$0.86
The OliverC13BR,3BA$0.61
Ole Towne1-1UP1BR,1BA$0.99
The Establishment1BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$0.91
Cambridge West Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.03

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southdowns

What type of rentals are currently available in Southdowns?

There are currently 171 Apartments for Rent in Southdowns, LA with pricing that ranges from $425 to $3,700. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southdowns ranging from $750 to $3,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southdowns?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southdowns ranges from $750 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,791.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southdowns?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southdowns range from $529 to $3,700, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $750 to $2,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $425.

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