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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 Studio unit found at Elevate at Highland-Under New Management in the Valley Park neighborhood priced from $642. Willow View II Apartments in the Downtown Baton Rouge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sunshine apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elevate at Highland-Under New ManagementThe Arnspanger: Studio 1 BathStudio,1BA$642
Willow View II ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$700
The Establishment1BR/1.5BA1BR,1BA$775
5 East Apartments1x1.5lpd1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunshine, LA and Nearby

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunshine area is the $1.03 price per square foot Horizon Model at Indigo Park in the in the Downtown Baton Rouge neighborhood starting from $1,505. The second greatest value Sunshine 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 Sunshine apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Indigo ParkHorizon3BR,2BA$1.03
University GrovePelican3BR,3BA$0.64
The Legacy at Baton RougeThe Sunshine - 3x33BR,3BA$0.86
Veridian Apartment HomesPlan F2BR,2BA$1.15
Atlas at St. George2x2 Upgrade2BR,2BA$1.30
Essex View Apartments2.2 Renovated2BR,2BA$1.25
The Arts Apartments at Bluebonnet PlaceB12BR,1.5BA$1.14
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$0.78
Meadows at Nicholson2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.21
The Establishment1BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$0.91

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunshine Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunshine Apartment is $700 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 $918 at Elevate at Highland-Under New Management.

What is the most affordable Sunshine Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Sunshine Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Meadows at Nicholson and starts from $1,175.

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