Cheap Homes for Rent in the The Bottom Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $700 (8 Rentals)

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1201 S 15th St

Baton RougeLA70802

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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 2 Beds unit found at West Grant St Apartments priced from $800. The Bengal has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable The Bottom apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
West Grant St ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$800
The BengalB12BR,1BA$895
The Cove at State StreetA21BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Bottom, LA

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Bottom area is the $1.69 price per square foot 2 bed 2 bath 1180 sf Model at 200 Water Street Apartments in the in the Old South Baton Rouge neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value The Bottom apartment is the 1126 S 14th St Model at 1126 S 14th St, Unit C starting at $1,185 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Old South Baton Rouge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Bottom apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
200 Water Street Apartments2 bed 2 bath 1180 sf2BR,2BA$1.69
1126 S 14th St, Unit C1126 S 14th St2BR,1BA$1.25
The BengalB22BR,1BA$1.40
The Cove at State StreetA21BR,1BA$1.35
River House Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 590211BR,1BA$2.35
West Grant St ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$2.00

Frequently Asked Questions about The Bottom

What type of rentals are currently available in The Bottom?

There are currently 92 Apartments for Rent in The Bottom, LA with pricing that ranges from $799 to $2,595. There are also 16 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in The Bottom ranging from $750 to $1,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in The Bottom?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in The Bottom ranges from $750 to $1,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,220.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in The Bottom?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in The Bottom range from $820 to $2,595, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $1,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $810.

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