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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunshine, LA and Nearby

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunshine area is the $1.11 price per square foot Peacock with Attached Garage Model at Indigo Park in the in the Downtown Baton Rouge neighborhood starting from $1,630. 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 ParkPeacock with Attached Garage2BR,2BA$1.11
University GrovePelican3BR,3BA$0.64
The Legacy at Baton RougeThe Sunshine - 3x33BR,3BA$0.86
Veridian Apartment HomesPlan F2BR,2BA$1.15
Siegen Oaks2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.19
Essex View Apartments2.2 Renovated2BR,2BA$1.25
The Arts Apartments at Bluebonnet PlaceB12BR,1.5BA$1.13
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 Sunshine

What type of rentals are currently available in Sunshine?

There are currently 38 Apartments for Rent in Sunshine, LA with pricing that ranges from $430 to $10,000. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sunshine ranging from $825 to $3,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Sunshine ranges from $825 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,744.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Sunshine range from $534 to $3,777, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $2,650. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $430.

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