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Plaquemine, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Plaquemine Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Plaquemine, LA is a Studio unit found at City View Apartments - Internet Included! in the Louisiana State University neighborhood priced from $600. Cambridge on the Green in the Southdowns neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Plaquemine apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
City View Apartments - Internet Included!StudioStudio,1BA$600
Cambridge on the Green0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Cambridge Apartments1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plaquemine, LA and Nearby

As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Plaquemine area is the $0.67 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA - Furnished Model at The Villas at Riverbend in the in the Louisiana State University neighborhood starting from $1,010. The second greatest value Plaquemine apartment is the Pelican Model at University Grove starting at $799 with a $0.64 price per square foot in the Downtown Baton Rouge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Plaquemine apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Villas at Riverbend2BR/2.5BA - Furnished2BR,2.5BA$0.67
University GrovePelican3BR,3BA$0.64
The Legacy at Baton RougeThe Sunshine - 3x33BR,3BA$0.74
D'Iberville Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.84
The OliverC13BR,3BA$0.61
The Arts Apartments at Bluebonnet PlaceB12BR,1.5BA$1.10
The Establishment1BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$0.91
Cambridge West Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.03
Cambridge Apartments1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1.06
Camelot Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.12

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Frequently Asked Questions about Plaquemine

What type of rentals are currently available in Plaquemine?

There are currently 38 Apartments for Rent in Plaquemine, LA with pricing that ranges from $425 to $6,474. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Plaquemine ranging from $575 to $2,850.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Plaquemine?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Plaquemine ranges from $575 to $2,850 with an average monthly rent of $1,435.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Plaquemine?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Plaquemine range from $529 to $6,474, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,075 to $2,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,295 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $425.

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