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The Vibe Apartments
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$761 - $1,080

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Base Rent$761 - $1,080
Total Monthly Price$761 - $1,080
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Vibe Apartments

5116 Highland RdBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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Elevate at Highland
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$770 - $2,060

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Base Rent$770 - $2,060
Total Monthly Price$770 - $2,060
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Elevate at Highland

5151 Highland RdBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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Veridian Apartment Homes
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$905 - $1,325

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Base Rent$905 - $1,325
Total Monthly Price$905 - $1,325
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Veridian Apartment Homes

515 Gardere LnBaton Rouge, LA 70820
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Indigo Park
$1,229 - $1,950

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Base Rent$1,229 - $1,950
Total Monthly Price$1,229 - $1,950
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Indigo Park

11959 Nicholson DrBaton Rouge, LA 70810
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Bend on Bluebonnet
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$1,389 - $2,820

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Bend on Bluebonnet

10231 Bluebonnet BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70810
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Sunshine, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sunshine Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sunshine, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Waterside Condominiums in the Perkins neighborhood priced from $675. Willow View II Apartments in the Downtown Baton Rouge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sunshine apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$675
Willow View II ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
Elevate at HighlandRT106_K The Dietzel: 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$777
The Vibe ApartmentsThe Chavanne: 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$780
Chestnut Ridge ApartmentsFranklin Floor Plan1BR,1BA$899
5 East Apartments1x1ftpd1BR,1BA$925
Oakleigh Apartments1x11BR,1BA$986
The Villas on BrightsideModel 2A2BR,2BA$1,010
Cobblestone at Essen - NEW UPGRADES!1X11BR,1BA$1,025
Retreat at BrightsideMaple1BR,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunshine, LA and Nearby

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunshine area is the $0.75 price per square foot 3X3 Model at University Grove in the in the Southdowns neighborhood starting from $929. The second greatest value Sunshine apartment is the C1 Model at The Arts Apartments at Bluebonnet Place starting at $1,318 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Downtown Baton Rouge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunshine apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
University Grove3X33BR,3BA$0.75
The Arts Apartments at Bluebonnet PlaceC13BR,2BA$1.09
CITISCAPE AT ESSENC1 Mayfair3BR,2BA$1.22
Veridian Apartment HomesPlan E2BR,1.5BA$1.09
The Villas on BrightsideModel 2A2BR,2BA$1.06
Bluebonnet RidgeB2BR,2BA$1.18
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$0.76
Oakleigh Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.23
The Vibe ApartmentsThe Cohen: 1 Bedroom 1 Bath TH1BR,1BA$1.08
Campus Crossings on Brightside2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom B32BR,2BA$0.93

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunshine Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sunshine?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sunshine is at Willow View II Apartments listed at $775.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunshine Apartment is $675 at Waterside Condominiums.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sunshine is starting from $851 at The Vibe Apartments.

What is the most affordable Sunshine Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Sunshine Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Elevate at Highland and starts from $1,110.

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