Cheap Homes for Rent in Southmoor Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $800 (8 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Southmoor area of Baton Rouge.

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5243 Butter Creek Ln, Unit H02, Unit H02

5243 Butter Creek Ln
Baton RougeLA70809

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Cheapest Available Southmoor Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southmoor area of Baton Rouge, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Bella of Baton Rouge Apartments priced from $700. Delplaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Southmoor apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bella of Baton Rouge Apartments1/1 Renovated1BR,1BA$700
DelplazaONE BED1BR,1BA$700
Sherwood Acres1x11BR,1BA$704

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southmoor, LA

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southmoor area is the $1.06 price per square foot Hawthorne Model at Maison Bocage Apartments in the in the Jefferson Place neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Southmoor apartment is the Abita 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome Model at Dove Creek starting at $1,145 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Sherwood Forest Office Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southmoor apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Maison Bocage ApartmentsHawthorne2BR,2BA$1.06
Dove CreekAbita 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$0.97
Cypress Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom A2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Sherwood Acres2x2U2BR,2BA$1.03
Hidden Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Downstairs Patio2BR,1.5BA$1.09
21 South Parkview2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.13
Patriot Point of Baton Rouge1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.16
DelplazaONE BED1BR,1BA$1.00
Bella of Baton Rouge Apartments1/1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.06
Eden Point Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.13

Frequently Asked Questions about Southmoor

What type of rentals are currently available in Southmoor?

There are currently 59 Apartments for Rent in Southmoor, LA with pricing that ranges from $694 to $2,067. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southmoor ranging from $875 to $2,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southmoor ranges from $875 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,709.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southmoor range from $1,046 to $2,067, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,413.

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