Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sunshine, LA from $400 (49 Rentals)

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The Vibe Apartments
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$770 - $1,080
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The Vibe Apartments

5116 Highland RdBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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Turnberry Place Apartments
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$1,105 - $2,950
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$1,105 - $2,950
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Turnberry Place Apartments

10720 Linkwood CtBaton Rouge, LA 70810
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Veridian Apartment Homes
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$1,105 - $1,225
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Veridian Apartment Homes

515 Gardere LnBaton Rouge, LA 70820
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Indigo Park
$1,399 - $1,872
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Indigo Park

11959 Nicholson DrBaton Rouge, LA 70810
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Blu on the Boulevard
$1,502 - $3,991
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Blu on the Boulevard

8008 Blue Bonnet BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70810
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Bend on Bluebonnet
$1,551 - $2,817
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Bend on Bluebonnet

10231 Bluebonnet BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70810
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Essex View Apartments
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Essex View Apartments

7324 Menlo DrBaton Rouge, LA 70808
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property at 7248 Perkins Rd

$1,350 - $1,600

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7248 Perkins Rd

Baton RougeLA70808
property at 900 Dean Lee Dr

$1,550

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900 Dean Lee Dr, Unit 206

900 Dean Lee Dr
Baton RougeLA70820

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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. Camelot Apartments in the Southdowns neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sunshine apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$675
Camelot Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
Belle Vue Villa ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$750
Willow View II ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
The Vibe ApartmentsThe Borland: 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$810
5 East1x1.5lpd1BR,1BA$875
Chestnut Ridge ApartmentsFranklin Floor Plan1BR,1BA$889
Elevate at Highland-Under New ManagementThe Dwyer: 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$914
Oakleigh Apartments1x11BR,1BA$980
Retreat at BrightsideMaple1BR,1BA$1,008

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunshine, LA and Nearby

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunshine area is the $0.70 price per square foot 3X3 Model at University Grove in the in the Downtown Baton Rouge neighborhood starting from $869. The second greatest value Sunshine apartment is the Plan E Model at Veridian Apartment Homes starting at $1,105 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Perkins 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$0.70
Veridian Apartment HomesPlan E2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Atlas at St. George2x2 Upgrade2BR,2BA$1.25
Elevate at Highland-Under New ManagementThe Jeardean: 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.08
Bluebonnet RidgeB2BR,2BA$1.18
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$0.76
Oakleigh Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.23
The Vibe ApartmentsThe Borland: 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.20
Camelot Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.12
Belle Vue Villa ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.25

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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 $850 at Camelot 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-Under New Management and starts from $1,064.

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