
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Bottom Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $500 (18 Rentals)
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The Bengal
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The Bottom, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Bottom?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bottom Studio Apartments | $930 | $925 | $935 |
| The Bottom 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,112 | $550 | $1,439 |
| The Bottom 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,064 | $695 | $1,542 |
| The Bottom 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,108 | $790 | $1,575 |
| The Bottom 4 Bedroom Apartments | $900 | $900 | $900 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the The Bottom Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA.
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Cheapest Available The Bottom Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Bottom area of Baton Rouge, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Bengal priced from $799. The Cove at State Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable The Bottom apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bengal | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| The Cove at State Street | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Magnolia Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| River House | Bocage | 1BR,1BA | $1,194 |
| 200 Water Street Apartments | 1 bed 1.5 bath 1000 sf | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Bottom, LA
As of March 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Bottom area is the $1.85 price per square foot 1 bed 1.5 bath 1000 sf Model at 200 Water Street Apartments in the in the Old South Baton Rouge neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value The Bottom apartment is the 865 Geranium St Model at 865 Geranium St, Unit 865 Geranium starting at $850 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Louisiana State University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Bottom apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Water Street Apartments | 1 bed 1.5 bath 1000 sf | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.85 |
| 865 Geranium St, Unit 865 Geranium | 865 Geranium St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Arc225 | B2 - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| 277 Chatsworth St, Unit 279 | 277 Chatsworth St | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| 869 Geranium St | 869 Geranium St | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| The Cove at State Street | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| 1157 S 15th St | 1157 S 15th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Magnolia Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 2927 Nicholson Dr | 2927 Nicholson Dr | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| The Bengal | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Bottom Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Bottom?
The cheapest apartment in The Bottom is The Bengal which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in The Bottom costs $1,100.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Bottom?
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 17 regular apartments in The Bottom 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 The Bottom?
Cheap apartments in The Bottom have an average cost of $603 which is $497 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Bottom.
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