Cheap Homes for Rent in The Bottom Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $600 (7 Rentals)

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property at 408 E State St

$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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408 E State St

Baton RougeLA70802

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property at 418 E State St

$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

418 E State St

Baton RougeLA70802

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 $899. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The BengalA11BR,1BA$899
The Cove at State StreetA21BR,1BA$925
Magnolia Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Bottom, LA

As of February 28, 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 B2 - 2x2 Model at Altitude Baton Rouge starting at $915 with a $1.11 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
200 Water Street Apartments2 bed 2 bath 1180 sf2BR,2BA$1.69
Altitude Baton RougeB2 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.11
277 Chatsworth St, Unit 279277 Chatsworth St2BR,1BA$1.66
869 Geranium St869 Geranium St2BR,1BA$1.18
The Cove at State StreetA21BR,1BA$1.35
1157 S 15th St1157 S 15th St2BR,1BA$1.48
1155 S 15th St1155 S 15th St2BR,1BA$1.48
Magnolia Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67
The BengalA11BR,1BA$1.57
River HouseBocage1BR,1BA$2.22

Frequently Asked Questions about The Bottom

What type of rentals are currently available in The Bottom?

There are currently 94 Apartments for Rent in The Bottom, LA with pricing that ranges from $750 to $1,637. There are also 20 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in The Bottom ranging from $675 to $1,850.

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 $675 to $1,850 with an average monthly rent of $1,227.

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 $790 to $1,575, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $1,550. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,425 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $900.

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