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

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564 Cotton 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 1 Bed unit found at The Bengal priced from $799. West Grant St Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable The Bottom apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The BengalA31BR,1BA$799
West Grant St ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$800
Arc225D4 - 4x4 Upgraded4BR,4BA$810

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Bottom, LA

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Bottom area is the $0.55 price per square foot D4 - 4x4 Upgraded Model at Arc225 in the in the Louisiana State University neighborhood starting from $810. The second greatest value The Bottom apartment is the 3343 Tula St Model at 3343 Tula St, Unit Apt. A starting at $1,625 with a $1.63 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.
Arc225D4 - 4x4 Upgraded4BR,4BA$0.55
3343 Tula St, Unit Apt. A3343 Tula St2BR,2BA$1.63
865 Geranium St, Unit 865 Geranium865 Geranium St2BR,1BA$1.00
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 St, Unit 31157 S 15th St2BR,1BA$1.48
Magnolia Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67
915 S 12th St, Unit C915 S 12th St1BR,1BA$1.29
The BengalA21BR,1BA$1.59

Frequently Asked Questions about The Bottom

What type of rentals are currently available in The Bottom?

There are currently 101 Apartments for Rent in The Bottom, LA with pricing that ranges from $550 to $2,595. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in The Bottom ranging from $695 to $5,000.

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 $695 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,914.

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 $850 to $1,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $810.

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