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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Washer and dryer
  • Modern conveniences
  • Wood-style flooring
  • Newly remodeled apartment homes
  • Spacious two-bedroom, two-bath

Location

7324 Menlo Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, USA|Highlands-Perkins
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Management

A.C. Lewis Management LLC

Leasing office

(877) 585-6048

Property Overview

Essex View Apartments receives an excellent expert rating of 8.3, indicating it’s a strong choice for renters. With high scores in price, amenities, and location, highlighted by its modern conveniences and spacious layouts, it offers great value and elevated living standards. Additionally, its proximity to numerous pet hospitals reflects its pet-friendly environment, enhancing its appeal.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Essex View Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Essex View Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
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Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2.22 bed2 bath956 sqft$1,100 /mo2 units available
2.2 Renovated2 bed2 bath956 sqft$1,125 /mo2 units available
2.2 Upgraded2 bed2 bath956 sqft$1,375 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Essex View Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Trash IncludedUtilities/Sewer
Water

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Services

Availability 24 Hours

Other

Online Payments
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Application Fee

One-time.

$50

REQUIRED FEES

Admin Fee

One-time.

$75

Deposit

One-time. Refundable: 100%.

$500

OPTIONAL FEES

Parking Policy

Surface Lot

Resident Parking Available.

Surface Lot

Parking Fee

Monthly. 2 surface lots max. Unassigned parking; 1 total spaces.

$0

Dog Policy

Allowed
Breed restrictionsYes

breed and weight restrictions. Pet fee(s) and pet rent(s) are on a per pet basis. https://essexview.petscreening.com/

Cat Policy

Allowed

Cat

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 cats max. https://essexview.petscreening.com/.

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Dog

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 dogs max. https://essexview.petscreening.com/.

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SITUATIONAL FEES

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Building details

Property details

Units32
Lease terms3–15 months
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About Essex View Apartments

HomeApartments in Baton RougeHighlands-Perkins Essex View Apartments

Spacious Apartments In Baton Rouge Our newly remodeled spacious two-bedroom, two-bath apartment homes deliver the modern conveniences you expect. Newly remodeled apartments also available including a choice of kitchens with granite counter tops, wood-style flooring, and washer and dryer will serve all your needs.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Essex View Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Essex View Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Essex View Apartments
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Essex View Apartments stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Essex View Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including availability 24 hours. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Essex View Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Essex View Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Essex View Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Essex View Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Essex View Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 2 pet hospitals in the area

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Essex View Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away

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Rent trends in Highlands-Perkins

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Essex View Apartments to be 10% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Highlands-Perkins.

Median rents as of Feb 28 2026.
Highlands-Perkins
Baton Rouge
A table of studio rental data trends in Baton Rouge
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$711
April 2024$693
May 2024$690
June 2024$690
July 2024$690
August 2024$690
September 2024$690
October 2024$667
November 2024$692
December 2024$709
January 2025$759
February 2025$720
March 2025$740
April 2025$713
May 2025$709
June 2025$705
July 2025$706
August 2025$699
September 2025$713
October 2025$717
November 2025$715
December 2025$713
January 2026$707
February 2026$715
A table of studio rental data trends in Highlands-Perkins
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$663
April 2024$660
May 2024$690
June 2024$682
July 2024$665
August 2024$690
September 2024$690
October 2024$654
November 2024$657
December 2024$675
January 2025$680
February 2025$690
March 2025$683
April 2025$653
May 2025$673
June 2025$655
July 2025$650
August 2025$666
September 2025$690
October 2025$688
November 2025$689
December 2025$695
January 2026$683
February 2026$690

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$45,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $45,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $1,125.
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Schools near Essex View Apartments

Highland Elementary School

280 sunset blvd

baton rouge, LA, 70808

PK, K-5Public
C

Southdowns School

2050 hood ave

baton rouge, LA, 70808

PKPublic

University Laboratory School

45 dalrymple dr

baton rouge, LA, 70803

K-12Public
A

Baton Rouge Foreign Language Academic Immersion Magnet

4510 bawell st

baton rouge, LA, 70808

PK, K-5Public
A-

Louisiana School for the Deaf

2888 brightside ln

baton rouge, LA, 70820

PK, K-12Public
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Neighborhood

Highlands-Perkins | Baton Rouge, LA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Baton Rouge near 7324 Menlo Dr

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 7324 Menlo Dr, Baton Rouge

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

4/10
Limited amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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