How much is the average rent in Baton Rouge, LA for 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments?

Baton Rouge's 2025 rental market shows both one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month. One-bedroom units experienced a 2.7% decrease from the previous year, while two-bedroom apartments saw a larger decline of 5.0% annually.

When is the best time to look for an apartment in Baton Rouge, LA?

August offers the lowest rental prices in Baton Rouge, making late summer an ideal time for apartment hunting. February has the highest rent with approximately a 6.8% difference between peak and off-season pricing, while December represents the least competitive period with reduced overall demand.

What are the best neighborhoods to rent an apartment in Baton Rouge, LA?

Garden District and Lobdell-Woodale lead Baton Rouge's rental market with strong walkability, frequent transit options, and abundant restaurants for social connectivity. Mid City South and Downtown Baton Rouge also offer high walk scores and dining options, while Highlands-Perkins provides the largest inventory with 40% of the city's listings at around $1,350 monthly.

What areas of Baton Rouge, LA are best for budget-conscious renters?

Lobdell-Woodale offers the most affordable option with median rent around $800, making it 33% lower than other budget-friendly areas. Broadmoor-Sherwood and Mid City North provide additional budget-conscious choices with median rents around $1,040 and $1,050 respectively, both offering good value in Louisiana's capital city.

Are there pet-friendly apartments in Baton Rouge, LA?

Baton Rouge offers excellent options for pet owners, with 58% of rental listings welcoming pets. Broadmoor-Sherwood, Highlands-Perkins, Garden District, and Mid City South feature dedicated outdoor spaces, dog parks, and pet waste stations, with many buildings allowing pets without restrictions for maximum flexibility.

Are utilities usually included in rent in Baton Rouge, LA?

Utilities are rarely included in Baton Rouge rental apartments, appearing in less than 0.1% of listings across all bedroom types. Two-bedroom apartments have the highest rate at 0.06% of listings, while three-bedroom units show the lowest inclusion rate at 0.03% of available rentals.

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Baton Rouge, LA

217 rentals

8h ago

7.8

Very good

Office App LLC - 4919

4919 Jamestown Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Affordable

Studio

-1 baths

$325–$400

Apartment for rent

8h ago

Cheap Mid City North apartment for rent in Baton Rouge

Residential Rental, Studio,Walk-up - Baton Rouge, LA

4747 Annette St, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

Affordable | Garage parking | Walk-in closets

1 bed

1 bath

$400

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Highlands-Perkins apartment for rent in Baton Rouge

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1126 Aster St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$550

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Mid City North apartment for rent in Baton Rouge

4358 N Foster Dr ##B, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Mid City North apartment for rent in Baton Rouge

3779 Eaton St, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

Affordable | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$669

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 1

8h ago

8.9

Very good

5680 Prescott Road

5680 Prescott Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

Affordable | On-site laundry | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$550–$695

1212 Aster St

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$679–$1,125

11528 Old Hammond Hwy

3d ago

9.2

Excellent

9228 Florida Blvd

9228 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70815

Affordable | Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$700–$800

Apartment for rent

Highly rated

20h ago

8.5

Very good

Tiger Gardens LLC

4639 Tigerland Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70820

Affordable | Oven

2 beds

1 bath

$750

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3d ago

Cheap Mid City North house for rent in Baton Rouge

6241 Casper Street - 1

6241 Casper St #1, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$750

House for rent

Available Jun 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Y A Tittle Avenue

4554 Y A Tittle Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70820

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$750–$850

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$700

5680 Prescott Rd

$750

3936 Dalton St

$750

2319 Elm Park Dr

$750

3160 Wyandotte St

5d+ ago

Cheap Mid City North house for rent in Baton Rouge

3936 Dalton St, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$750

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5d+ ago

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1409 N 35th St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Affordable

3 beds

2 baths

$750

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5d+ ago

Cheap Scotlandville house for rent in Baton Rouge

2319 Elm Park Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70807

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$750

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5d+ ago

Cheap Mid City North house for rent in Baton Rouge

3160 Wyandotte St, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$750

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5d+ ago

Cheap Highlands-Perkins apartment for rent in Baton Rouge

8215 Skysail Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70820

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$750

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10h ago

8.6

Very good

Villas (14v66,14v67,66koch)

Villas Condominiums, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$800–$950

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4d ago

8.8

Very good

The Palms Apartments

5665 Mcclelland Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

Affordable | On-site laundry | Air conditioning

1–3 beds

1 bath

$800–$1,050

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap Mid City North house for rent in Baton Rouge

5540 Longfellow Drive - 1

5540 Longfellow Dr #1, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$800

House for rent

Available Apr 21

5d+ ago

Cheap Mid City North house for rent in Baton Rouge

3128 Pampas Street - 1

3128 Pampas St #1, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$800

House for rent

Available Feb 19

5d+ ago

Cheap Mid City North house for rent in Baton Rouge

5818 Comish Drive - 1

5818 Comish Dr #1, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$800

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Available Feb 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Mid City North house for rent in Baton Rouge

3358 Greenwell Street - 1

3358 Greenwell St #1, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$800

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Available Jul 17

5d+ ago

Cheap Mid City North house for rent in Baton Rouge

2721 Wyandotte St, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$800

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Available Nov 19

5d+ ago

Cheap Lobdell-Woodale apartment for rent in Baton Rouge

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

12h ago

8.8

Very good

Shadow Creek

950 S Foster Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Affordable | On-site laundry | On-site management

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$825–$975

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 31

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

5d+ ago

Cheap Garden District house for rent in Baton Rouge

as 303 S. 21st Street - 1

303 S 21st St #1, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Affordable | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

3 beds

1 bath

$825

House for rent

Available Mar 28

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

3d ago

8.9

Very good

Port Royal Apartments

6454 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

Affordable | Swimming pool | Controlled access

2–3 beds

2 baths

$846–$1,259

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Business Center

Residents Lounge

23h ago

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Single Family Home For Rent

2243 Missouri St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor

3 beds

1.5 baths

$850

House for rent

Available Jun 5

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

In-Unit Laundry

1d ago

Cheap house for rent in Baton Rouge

13191 Sunshine Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70811

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Ceiling fan

2 beds

1 bath

$850

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Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

3d ago

8.4

Very good

8469 Governor

8469 Governor Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70820

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

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5350 Clayton Drive - 1

5350 Clayton Dr #1, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$850

House for rent

Available Aug 22

5d+ ago

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2852 Dayton Street - 1

2852 Dayton St #1, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$850

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Available Jan 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Mid City North house for rent in Baton Rouge

4882 Mohican Street - 1

4882 Mohican St #1, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$850

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Available Jan 13

5d+ ago

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1643 Cedar Lake Drive - C

1643 Cedar Lake Dr #C, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Storage

2 beds

1.5 baths

$850

House for rent

Available Jan 19

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap Lobdell-Woodale apartment for rent in Baton Rouge

1175 Monet Dr #3, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Affordable | Assigned parking | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 20

17h ago

8.8

Very good

5 East Apartments

550 Lee Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Affordable

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$875–$1,175

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Scotlandville house for rent in Baton Rouge

2553 70th Avenue - 1

2553 70th Ave #1, Baton Rouge, LA 70807

Affordable

4 beds

1 bath

$875

House for rent

Available Apr 21

8355 Mensia Place Baton Rouge #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Scotlandville apartment for rent in Baton Rouge

8355 Mensia Place Baton Rouge #3, Baton Rouge, LA 70807

Affordable | Assigned parking | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 7

5d+ ago

Cheap Mid City North house for rent in Baton Rouge

5741 Henagen Avenue - 1

5741 Henagen Ave #1, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

Affordable

3 beds

2 baths

$880

House for rent

Available Feb 25

5d+ ago

Cheap Mid City North house for rent in Baton Rouge

3647 Mission Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

Affordable | Carpet | Air conditioning

3 beds

1 bath

$895

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Mid City North apartment for rent in Baton Rouge

636 N 39th St

636 N 39th St #2, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Affordable | Ceiling fan | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Downtown Baton Rouge apartment for rent in Baton Rouge

837 N 6th St #6, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 18

1755 Boulevard De Province #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Broadmoor-Sherwood townhouse for rent in Baton Rouge

VILLAGE DE PROVINCE TOWNHOMES (GATED COMMUNITY)

1755 Boulevard De Province #A, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Affordable | Dishwasher | Hardwood floor

2 beds

2.5 baths

$900

House for rent

Available Dec 1

Top amenities

Cable

Fireplace

5d+ ago

Cheap Highlands-Perkins condo for rent in Baton Rouge

4618 Alvin Dark Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70820

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Condo for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap Highlands-Perkins condo for rent in Baton Rouge

Cozy 2 Bed/2 Bath Unit in Baton Rouge - Available May 2026! $900/Mo

1612 Cedar Lake Dr #A, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

2 beds

2 baths

$900

Condo for rent

Available May 22

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap Highlands-Perkins apartment for rent in Baton Rouge

824 E Polk St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

25m ago

8.4

Very good

The Patrician

5000 Claycut Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$920–$2,379

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 6

Top amenities

Controlled Access

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Swimming Pool

5d+ ago

Cheap Broadmoor-Sherwood apartment for rent in Baton Rouge

2 BEDROMM 2 BATHROOM

14140 Azalea Park Ave #C, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Carpet

2 beds

2 baths

$925

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 22

Top amenities

Fireplace

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap Broadmoor-Sherwood condo for rent in Baton Rouge

Charming 2 Bed/2 Bath Unit in Baton Rouge | $925/mo | Available 5/22/2026

14140 Azalea Park Ave #D, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Affordable | In-unit laundry

2 beds

2 baths

$925

Condo for rent

Available May 22

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

1d ago

7.7

Very good

Lake Towers

999 N 9th St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Affordable | Carpet

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$945–$1,940

Price drop

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Mid City North house for rent in Baton Rouge

2347 Rhodes Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$950

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