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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 $700. Elevate at Highland-Under New Management in the Valley Park 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$700
Elevate at Highland-Under New ManagementThe Dietzel: 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725
Belle Vue Villa ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunshine, LA and Nearby

As of February 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunshine area is the $0.70 price per square foot Pelican Model at University Grove in the in the Downtown Baton Rouge neighborhood starting from $869. The second greatest value Sunshine apartment is the 1x1 Large Model at Cypress Lake Apartments starting at $1,050 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Sherwood Forest Office Park 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 GrovePelican3BR,3BA$0.70
Cypress Lake Apartments1x1 Large1BR,1BA$1.09
Essex View Apartments2.2 Renovated2BR,2BA$1.11
Meadows at Nicholson2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.16
The Arts Apartments at Bluebonnet PlaceB12BR,1.5BA$1.13
Waterside CondominiumsTownhouse1BR,1BA$0.78
Chestnut Ridge ApartmentsJefferson Floor Plan2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Oakleigh Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.19
Veridian Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$1.24
Belle Vue Villa ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunshine

What type of rentals are currently available in Sunshine?

There are currently 39 Apartments for Rent in Sunshine, LA with pricing that ranges from $445 to $3,041. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sunshine ranging from $800 to $3,300.

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 $800 to $3,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,738.

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 $559 to $3,041, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $445.

Expert Rental Resources

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