Cheap Homes for Rent in E Baton Rouge Parish, LA from $500 (171 Rentals)

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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property at 3491 N Acadian Thruway

$800

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3491 N Acadian Thruway

Baton RougeLA70805

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property at 1246 Sharlo Ave

$850 - $3,500

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$850 - $3,500
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1 To 3 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

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1246 Sharlo Ave

Baton RougeLA70820
property at 14743 Central Woods Ave

$850

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$850
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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14743 Central Woods Ave

Baton RougeLA70818
property at 1356 N 23rd St

$850

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$850
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1356 N 23rd St

Baton RougeLA70802

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Cheapest Available E Baton Rouge Parish Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in E Baton Rouge Parish, LA is a Studio unit found at Choctaw Lodge- Income Restricted in the Istrouma neighborhood priced from $600. Oakland Apartments & Cottages in the Goodwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable E Baton Rouge Parish apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Choctaw Lodge- Income RestrictedStudio/efficiencyStudio,1BA$600
Oakland Apartments & CottagesApartment1BR,1BA$625
Arc225D4 - 4x4 Upgraded4BR,4BA$649
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$675
Eden Point Apartments1x11BR,1BA$694
Bella of Baton Rouge Apartments1/1 Renovated1BR,1BA$700
The Villas2 bedroom UPS2BR,1BA$700
Palmer Club1A1BR,1BA$700
Del PlazaONE BED1BR,1BA$700
Fleur ApartmentsStudio- UnfurnishedStudio,1BA$715

Best Value Apartments for Rent in E Baton Rouge Parish, LA

As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the E Baton Rouge Parish area is the $0.74 price per square foot Four Bedroom Two Bath Model at College Park Apartments in the in the Valley Park neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value E Baton Rouge Parish apartment is the 3X3 Model at University Grove starting at $929 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Downtown Baton Rouge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for E Baton Rouge Parish apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
College Park ApartmentsFour Bedroom Two Bath4BR,2BA$0.74
University Grove3X33BR,3BA$0.75
Maison Burbank4x24BR,2BA$0.58
1819 Southpointe Dr, Unit 31819 Southpointe Dr2BR,1.5BA$0.75
Campus Crossings on HighlandC1: Union3BR,3BA$0.75
The OliverC13BR,3BA$0.61
Crown Ave PLEX2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.85
1648 Starboard Dr, Unit Sable Chase1648 Starboard Dr2BR,1BA$0.87
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$0.76
Broadmoor Plantation Apartments1BR | 1BA1BR,1BA$0.84

Frequently Asked Questions about E Baton Rouge Parish

What type of rentals are currently available in E Baton Rouge Parish?

There are currently 782 Apartments for Rent in E Baton Rouge Parish, LA with pricing that ranges from $257 to $4,471. There are also 408 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in E Baton Rouge Parish ranging from $575 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in E Baton Rouge Parish?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in E Baton Rouge Parish ranges from $575 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,660.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in E Baton Rouge Parish?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in E Baton Rouge Parish range from $556 to $4,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $700 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $450.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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