Downtown Baton Rouge Neighborhood Apartments for Rent in Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Downtown Baton Rouge

Nearby Neighborhoods: Central Business District, Government Campus, The Riverfront, Beauregard Town, Spanish Town, Greenville, Froggy Mo, The Tracks, Fruit Town, Old South Baton Rouge, Ogden Park, The Bottom, The Garden District, Flower Streets, Midtown, North Gate, Eden Park, Bernard Terrace, Greenville Addition, Steele Place, Istrouma, Capital Heights, Greenville Extension, Dayton, Southdowns

Pros

Tax credits for restoration of historic buildings in the district
Shuttle to and from nearby Louisiana State University
2.5 mile levee bike path

Cons

Population declining as residents return to New Orleans
Traffic jams and congestion are common in the area

Downtown Baton Rouge is an increasingly popular neighborhood for apartment dwellers, especially for people under 40. While being close to all the important businesses, a downtown apartment is also conveniently close to major attractions.

When you live in a downtown apartment, you'll be surrounded by a host of well-known historic attractions, including the Old Louisiana State Capitol that's one of the area's finest examples of Gothic architecture. The Old Governor's Mansion has been converted into a restored museum and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Downtown apartments are very close to the Mississippi River, so there are numerous activities and sightseeing opportunities. The USS Kidd is an important maritime landmark and an important World War II museum. Being close to the water also has its advantages: The average temperature never exceeds 80 degrees except on occasional summer days. Winters are never very cold either, but Baton Rouge is quite humid year round.

A few miles away is Louisiana State University, including the LSU Rural Life Museum which displays 19th century plantation life. And speaking of the great outdoors, the Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Reserve in South Baton Rouge has 101 acres of flora and fauna to see.

Living downtown, you'll find yourself in the very heart of the restaurants district. And the area's specialty? Cajun of course. We're talking lip-smacking shrimp etouffee, peppery catfish, gumbo and fried pickles. In the center of town, there is a growing entertainment section with bars and music venues.

Commuting to work in Baton Rouge is usually done by car, taking less than twenty minutes on average. Parking in Baton Rouge is not a problem, but public transport is skimpy at best - which is not uncommon for the South. Rents for a downtown apartment are extremely reasonable compared to other major metropolitan areas. Much of Baton Rouge is quite safe and walkable at night.

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Restaurant Reviews

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Chimes Restaurant
Category: Southern, Cajun/Creole
3357 Highland Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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Hello Sushi
Category: Sushi Bars
3930 Burbank Drive Suite A&B
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
10 Reviews
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La Carreta
Category: Mexican
4065 Government Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
11 Reviews
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Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant
Category: Mexican
4738 Constitution Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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Juban's Restaurant & Catering
Category: Restaurants, Caterers
3739 Perkins Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Schools & Demographics in Downtown Baton Rouge

Demographics
Schools

School	Grades	Type
St James Episcopal Day School	K - 5	private
J K Haynes Elementary Charter School	K - 5	public
Children'S Charter School	K - 5	public
South Boulevard Elementary School	K - 5	public
La School For Visually Impaired	SPECIAL EDUCATION	state department of education
St Francis Xavier School	K - 8	catholic
Louisiana New School Academy	K - 12	private
Dufrocq Elementary School	K - 5	public
Holy Family School	K - 8	catholic
Sacred Heart Of Jesus School	K - 8	catholic

St James Episcopal Day School

445 Convention Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Mrs. Linda Chauviere

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	266

Full-time Teachers	22
Student/Teacher Ratio	12
Number of Classrooms	20

J K Haynes Elementary Charter School

356 East Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Ms. Diana Haynes
East Baton Rouge Parish Sd

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Charter Schools
Magnet School

Students Per Grade:
1st	23
2nd	22
3rd	16
4th	23
5th	20
Total students	144

Full-time Teachers	6
Student/Teacher Ratio	24
Number of Classrooms	10

Children'S Charter School

1143 N St
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Mr. Michael Eskridge
East Baton Rouge Parish Sd

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
Charter Schools
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education
Year-Round Classes

Students Per Grade:
1st	40
2nd	40
3rd	20
4th	20
5th	20
Total students	180

Full-time Teachers	10
Student/Teacher Ratio	18
Number of Classrooms	12

South Boulevard Elementary School

802 Mayflower St
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Ms. Cheryl Miller
East Baton Rouge Parish Sd

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	49
2nd	42
3rd	22
4th	22
5th	35
Total students	235

Full-time Teachers	18
Student/Teacher Ratio	13
Number of Classrooms	24

La School For Visually Impaired

1120 Government St
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Ms. Gwendolyn Etienne
Louisiana State Department Of Education

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
Site Based
Special Education
Year-Round Classes

Students Per Grade:
Total students	85

Full-time Teachers	4
Student/Teacher Ratio	21
Number of Classrooms	30

St Francis Xavier School

1150 S 12th St
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Sr. Joseph Charles
Diocese Of Baton Rouge Education Off

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs

Students Per Grade:
Total students	186

Full-time Teachers	15
Student/Teacher Ratio	12
Number of Classrooms	11

Louisiana New School Academy

1900 North Blvd Ste C
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Mrs. Valerie Thompson

Special Features:

Advanced Placement

Students Per Grade:
Total students	92

Full-time Teachers	NOT REPORTED
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	8

Dufrocq Elementary School

330 S 19th St
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Ms. Mary Robvais
East Baton Rouge Parish Sd

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	52
2nd	49
3rd	47
4th	56
5th	29
Total students	328

Full-time Teachers	29
Student/Teacher Ratio	11
Number of Classrooms	24

Holy Family School

335 N Jefferson Ave
Port Allen, LA 70767

Mrs. Nikk Landry
Diocese Of Baton Rouge Education Off

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	451

Full-time Teachers	22
Student/Teacher Ratio	21
Number of Classrooms	22

Sacred Heart Of Jesus School

2251 Main St
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Ms. Shelly Barton
Diocese Of Baton Rouge Education Off

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs

Students Per Grade:
Total students	515

Full-time Teachers	28
Student/Teacher Ratio	18
Number of Classrooms	20

NOTE: The schools listed are designated from the center of the zip code and are just a sampling of the schools in this area. To find a particular school district and how it relates to a specific apartment, please contact the specific apartment directly. The schools listed below are located in the Baton Rouge area. To learn more about each school, select a school from the list above.

Community Characteristics

Located in Baton Rouge, this community has a population of 1,972

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