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Apartments for Rent in Baton Rouge, LA

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  • The Gates At Citiplace

    $1,215
    2500 Gates Circle, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
    (225) 296-9927

    33 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage + more

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  • Normandy Village

    $900
    7878 Lasalle Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
    (225) 320-4260

    1 unit available
    1 bed
    Amenities

    On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Walk in closets + more

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  • Sherwood Place

    $940
    4500 Sherwood Common Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
    (225) 442-0207

    10 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, Cable included, Walk in closets, Pool + more

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  • Avalon Apartment Homes

    $870
    13047 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70815
    (225) 399-4526

    14 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Recently renovated + more

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  • 3 Bedroom home with a Bonus area! Sits on a Lake with a fenced yard!

    $2,400
    13819 Stone Gate Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
    (225) 314-5939

    1 unit available
    3 bed
    Amenities

    Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Dogs allowed, Garage, Alarm system, and Range

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  • Greenview East

    $899
    1251 North Ardenwood Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
    (225) 434-3219

    5 units available
    2 bed • 3 bed
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  • Cambridge Apartments

    $775
    1221 Bob Pettit Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70820
    (225) 438-4240

    1 unit available
    1 bed
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  • The Everly at Rouzan

    $1,526
    4850 Rouzan Square Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
    (225) 443-3014
    Rent Savings

    12 units available
    Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

    Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage, Gym, Pool + more

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  • Ivy Park

    $1,116
    6444 Jones Creek Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
    (225) 240-4092

    9 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage, Walk in closets + more

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  • Lakeside Villas

    $851
    2455 Weldwood Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
    (984) 464-8102
    Rent Savings

    16 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage, Recently renovated, Stainless steel + more

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  • The Heron Downtown

    $1,187
    625 Convention St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
    (225) 414-6737
    Rent Savings

    15 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage, Walk in closets + more

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  • Evergreen at Tuscany Villas

    $1,009
    10732 South Mall Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
    (443) 732-3116

    25 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more

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  • Regency Club

    $895
    11555 Southfork Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
    (772) 879-5248
    Rent Savings

    24 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Pet friendly, Carport, Recently renovated, Gym + more

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  • Oakleigh Apartments

    $778
    11580 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
    (225) 398-3213

    13 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking + more

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  • 5.0

    Cobblestone at Essen

    $1,077
    5431 Essen Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
    (225) 267-8806

    Top rated for Location
    The application process was super easy, the apartment looks great and there have been no issues so far, great amenities and we got to walk through the unit prior to move in to make sure everything looked good. Management is great and respond very quickly and the complex is nice and quiet.
    11 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    W/D hookup, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking, Recently renovated + more

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  • 5.0

    Cypress Lake Apartments

    $1,178
    7200 Cypress Lakes Apartment Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
    (225) 267-8752

    Top rated for Location
    19 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more

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Average rent in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

City Guide
The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Baton Rouge is $1,155, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1,307. Rent rates updated ago
Studio
$1,419Trending down
1 Bed
$1,155Trending down
2 Beds
$1,307Trending down
3+ Beds
$1,687Trending down
* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List

Top neighborhoods in Baton Rouge

Jones Creek
Jones Creek
What it’s like to live in Jones Creek
Recreation access distinguishes Jones Creek, where this eastern Baton Rouge community offers excellent positioning near both BREC parks and private country clubs. The neighborhood features larger properties with generous outdoor spaces in a quieter setting than more central districts. For families prioritizing both school quality and recreational opportunities, Jones Creek delivers Baton Rouge's ideal combination of educational excellence, outdoor access, and reasonable commutes to major employment centers.
Great for
Families
Retirees
Professionals
Young Renters
Commuters
Neighborhood vibe
Mixed-Use
Peaceful
Mixed-Use & Commercial
South Burbank
South Burbank
What it’s like to live in South Burbank
University influence shapes South Burbank, where affordable housing near Louisiana State University creates diverse community with academic energy. The district sits within reasonable distance to both campus facilities and the developing Nicholson Drive corridor without undergraduate-dominated atmosphere. Though some blocks show varied investment levels, strategic positioning between LSU resources and downtown employment creates ideal convenience for both academic professionals and students seeking reasonable housing with genuine separation between educational environments and living spaces beyond purely campus-adjacent options often facing extreme seasonal occupancy fluctuations.
Great for
Families
Retirees
Professionals
Young Renters
Commuters
Neighborhood vibe
Mixed-Use
Peaceful
Mixed-Use & Commercial
Mid City
Mid City
What it’s like to live in Mid City
Mid City offers historic character with genuine Louisiana flavor in central Baton Rouge. Rental options include charming cottages and converted larger homes with architectural details reflecting the region's distinctive styles. While some streets remain in various stages of revitalization and the area lacks the prestige of southern neighborhoods, residents enjoy excellent access to both downtown employment and the developing Government Street corridor with authentic urban character increasingly rare in automobile-oriented southern cities.
Great for
Families
Retirees
Professionals
Young Renters
Commuters
Neighborhood vibe
Mixed-Use
Peaceful
Mixed-Use & Commercial

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Find an apartment for rent in Baton Rouge, LA

Searching for an apartment for rent in Baton Rouge, LA? Look no further! Apartment List will help you find a perfect apartment near you. There are 199 available rental units listed on Apartment List in Baton Rouge. Click on listings to see photos, floorplans, amenities, prices and availability, and much more!

The average rent in Baton Rouge is $1,419 for a studio, $1,155 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $1,307 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.

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Baton Rouge Renter Confidence Survey

National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states
Here’s how Baton Rouge ranks on:
C
Overall satisfaction
D
Safety and crime rate
B-
Jobs and career opportunities
D
Recreational activities
C+
Affordability
D
Quality of schools
C
Social Life
D
State and local taxes
B-
Pet-friendliness

Overview of Findings

Apartment List has released Baton Rouge’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.

"Baton Rouge renters expressed general dissatisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "They gave most categories below average scores."

Key Findings in Baton Rouge include the following:

  • Baton Rouge renters gave their city a C overall.

  • The highest-rated categories for Baton Rouge were jobs and career opportunities and pet-friendliness, which both received B- grades.

  • The areas of concern to Baton Rouge renters are commute time, weather and public transit, which all received scores of F.

  • Baton Rouge did relatively poorly compared to other Southern cities like Atlanta (B), New Orleans (B), Charleston (A-) and Columbia (B-).

  • Baton Rouge did relatively poorly compared to cities nationwide, including Houston (B+), San Francisco (B+) and Boston (A).

  • The top rated cities nationwide for renter satisfaction include Scottsdale, AZ, Irvine, CA, Boulder, CO and Ann Arbor, MI. The lowest rated cities include Tallahassee, FL, Stockton, CA, Dayton, OH, Detroit, MI and Newark, NJ.

    For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.

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Living in Baton Rouge, LA

So you wanna be a Baton Rougian? Well, you’re in good company! Not only is Baton Rouge the capital and second-largest city in Louisiana, it is also one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the U.S. and was recently ranked among the “Top 10 Places for Young Adults” by Portfolio Magazine. And we all know how picky Portfolio Magazine can be. So instead of throwing ‘bows and pulling out the brass knuckles to horde off potential apartment stealers, just peruse our helpful tips to find the quintessential Baton Rouge apartment. You’ll be cooking up an authentic pot of Cajun goodness in your quaint kitchen in no time.

Look for Good Deals : The city is growing at a fantastic pace, and lucky for you, new construction and building projects are managing to keep up

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Sources:
  • School data: GreatSchools
  • Crime data: CrimeIndex (U.S.) provided by Precisely used data sourced from Precisely, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and various law enforcement agencies. These organizations do not accept responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the data used in this product.