Cheap Homes for Rent in The Bottom Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $800 (8 Rentals)
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2137 Kentucky St

814 S 16th St

2339 Kentucky St
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2243 Missouri St

542 E Buchanan St

923 S 16th St
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The Bottom, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in The Bottom?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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The Bottom 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,216 | $800 | $1,900 |
The Bottom 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,144 | $815 | $1,550 |
The Bottom 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,847 | $1,295 | $2,400 |
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There are currently 8 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 2 Beds unit found at W Grant Apartments priced from $795. The Bengal has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable The Bottom apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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W Grant Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
The Bengal | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
The Cove at State Street | D2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Bottom, LA
As of September 29, 2025 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 3076 Nicholson Dr Model at 3076 Nicholson Dr, Unit C starting at $700 with a $0.74 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. |
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200 Water Street Apartments | 2 bed 2 bath 1180 sf | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
3076 Nicholson Dr, Unit C | 3076 Nicholson Dr | 2BR,1BA | $0.74 |
Altitude Baton Rouge | B2 - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
158 W Chimes St, Unit 1 | 158 W Chimes St | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
The Cove at State Street | Cottage1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
River House | Bocage | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
The Bengal | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
W Grant Apartments | Furnished 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThe Bottom, Baton Rouge, LA
Ranked #33
Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in The Bottom, Baton Rouge, LA
McKinley Senior High School
McKinley Middle Magnet School
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Bottom
What type of rentals are currently available in The Bottom?
There are currently 89 Apartments for Rent in The Bottom, LA with pricing that ranges from $700 to $1,735. There are also 22 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in The Bottom ranging from $800 to $2,400.
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 $800 to $2,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,308.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana and the second most populous city right after New Orleans. Like New Orleans, Baton Rouge is culturally rich and located right on the banks of the Mississippi River.

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