Apartments for Rent in Baton Rouge, LA

Prices and availability in Baton Rouge, LA were last updated on 24 Oct 2026.

The best apartments in Baton Rouge, LA are: 21 South Parkview, Longridge Apartments, Afton Oaks, Blu on the Boulevard and The Millennium Towne Center.

The average rent in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,244.

The price range for a studio apartment in Baton Rouge, LA is between $500 and $2,900.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Baton Rouge, LA is between $615 and $3,099.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Baton Rouge, LA is between $800 and $3,405.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Baton Rouge, LA is between $748 and $3,622.

In Baton Rouge, 52% of the residents are renting compared to 48% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 17% of Baton Rouge's rentals, 56% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 27% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Baton Rouge are about 37 years old, on average. Of these, 33% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About 95% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 4% are mid-rises, and 1% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Baton Rouge are around 3% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 36% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 43% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.