Cheap Homes for Rent in E Baton Rouge Parish, LA from $500 (135 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in E Baton Rouge Parish.

property at 1333 Laurel St

$700

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$700

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$700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1333 Laurel St, Unit 1331, Unit 1331

1333 Laurel St
Baton RougeLA70802

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property at 4039 Dalton St

$850

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$850

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$850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4039 Dalton St

Baton RougeLA70805

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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 City View Apartments - Internet Included! in the Southdowns neighborhood priced from $600. Choctaw Lodge- Income Restricted in the Istrouma neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable E Baton Rouge Parish apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
City View Apartments - Internet Included!StudioStudio,1BA$600
Choctaw Lodge- Income RestrictedStudio/efficiencyStudio,1BA$600
Oakland Apartments & CottagesApartment1BR,1BA$625
Progress ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$630
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$675
The Vibe ApartmentsThe Arnspanger: Studio 1 BathStudio,1BA$690
Pied Piper Apartments (Studio/1 Bath)Studio/1 Bath (#20 photos & #26 video)Studio,1BA$695
Bella of Baton Rouge Apartments1/1 Renovated1BR,1BA$700
The Villas1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Meadowbrook ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700

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

As of May 20, 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 2BR/2.5BA - Furnished Model at The Villas at Riverbend starting at $1,100 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Highlands-Perkins 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
The Villas at Riverbend2BR/2.5BA - Furnished2BR,2.5BA$0.73
Arc225D4 - 4x4 Upgraded4BR,4BA$0.55
Arlington Cottages and Townhomes3 Cottage3BR,3BA$0.76
University Grove3X33BR,3BA$0.70
Maison Burbank4x24BR,2BA$0.53
8911 GSRI Ave8911 GSRI Ave2BR,2BA$0.82
The OliverC13BR,3BA$0.61
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 771 Apartments for Rent in E Baton Rouge Parish, LA with pricing that ranges from $257 to $4,409. There are also 410 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in E Baton Rouge Parish ranging from $595 to $7,200.

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 $595 to $7,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,189.

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 $750 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $445.

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