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813 Hammond Manor Dr, Unit B
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813 Hammond Manor Dr, Unit B

813 Hammond Manor DrBaton Rouge, LA 70816
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823 Hammond Manor Dr, Unit C
$994
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823 Hammond Manor Dr, Unit C

823 Hammond Manor DrBaton Rouge, LA 70816
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Olive Square Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Olive Square Apartments

1737 La Annie DrBaton Rouge, LA 70815
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Cherry Creek Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Creek Apartments

1710 N Marque Anne DrBaton Rouge, LA 70815
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property at 14743 Central Woods Ave

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14743 Central Woods Ave

Baton RougeLA70818

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212 Centerville St NE, Unit 4

212 Centerville St NE
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Central, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Central, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Reserve At Joor in the Brookstown neighborhood priced from $995. City Heights Denham Springs in the Greenwell Springs-Central neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Central apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve At Joor1X11BR,1BA$995
City Heights Denham Springs1x1-scar1BR,1BA$1,000
Parc At Denham SpringsA1BR,1BA$1,014
Spring Tree Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,036
Martin LandingThe Swift Martin1BR,1BA$1,225
The Reserve at Shoe CreekA21BR,1BA$1,490
Ole London Towne - Utilities IncludedP-3-2UP3BR,2BA$1,670

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central, LA

As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central area is the $1.24 price per square foot P-3-2UP Model at Ole London Towne - Utilities Included in the in the SpringBrook neighborhood starting from $1,670. The second greatest value Central apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Spring Tree Apartments starting at $1,036 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Livingston Parish neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ole London Towne - Utilities IncludedP-3-2UP3BR,2BA$1.24
Spring Tree Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.03
823 Hammond Manor Dr, Unit C823 Hammond Manor Dr2BR,2BA$0.99
813 Hammond Manor Dr, Unit B813 Hammond Manor Dr2BR,2BA$0.99
13964 Triple B Rd, Unit 013964 Triple B Rd2BR,1BA$1.00
Parc At Denham SpringsA1BR,1BA$1.29
The Reserve at Shoe CreekA21BR,1BA$1.95
Reserve At Joor1X11BR,1BA$1.39
City Heights Denham Springs1x1-scar1BR,1BA$1.41
Martin LandingThe Sand Martin1BR,1BA$1.80

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Apartment is $995 at Reserve At Joor.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central is starting from $1,036 at Spring Tree Apartments.

What is the most affordable Central Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Reserve At Joor and starts from $1,139.

Expert Rental Resources

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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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.