Cheap LSU Student Apartments For Rent
Tiger Plaza
Tiger Plaza
0.8 milesfrom campus
1215 W Chimes
1215 W Chimes
0.7 milesfrom campus
Housing Overview at LSU
💰On average, rent for apartments near LSU is $1,182/mo. LSU rent is cheaper than the national monthly average of $2,942/mo.
🚲 We currently offer 20 apartments within walking distance of Louisiana State University's campus. In total, there are 82 student housing options available near LSU.
🎓When students are not living off-campus, they can choose between any of LSU's 13 on-campus dorms. The most popular dorms at Louisiana State University are Acadian Hall, Beauregard Hall, Broussard Hall.
LSU Student Housing FAQs
What are some affordable options for student housing near Louisiana State University?Some affordable options for student housing near LSU include on-campus dorms, off-campus apartments, and shared housing with roommates
What amenities can be found in student housing near LSU?
Many student housing properties near LSU offer amenities such as a swimming pool, fitness center, study areas, and lounge spaces, as well as laundry facilities and WiFi access
Do students need to sign a lease for off-campus student housing near LSU?
Yes, most off-campus student housing options near LSU require students to sign a lease, which typically lasts for one year. It is important to carefully read and understand the lease agreement before signing
Louisiana State University (LSU) is a top tier public research university in Baton Rouge, LA. As the flagship school of the state of Louisiana and the flagship institution of the Louisiana State University system, it offers 235 academic fields of study. The nearly 5,000-acre campus boasts over 30,000 students. While LSU's housing policy requires all first-year, full-time students to live on campus, many students decide to move off-campus during their later years at Louisiana State University.
Neighborhoods
When it comes to off-campus housing near campus, many students consider options located off Highland Road as it is down the street from LSU. On Highland Road, you can find The Venue at Northgate, which offers one to four-bedroom apartments that are close to shopping and close to LSU. There's also Campus Crossings on Highland Road, Northgate Apartments, and Highlander Townhomes for students looking for off-campus apartments near LSU.
Other students choose LSU off-campus housing options along Brightside Drive. There's Campus Crossings on Brightside, The Villas on Brightside, Blox at Brightside, and Retreat at Brightside Apartments. These options are also conveniently located to shopping and dining options, and are along the LSU bus route, making it easy to get to and from campus.
Closer to campus, there is another cluster of apartments that offer off-campus housing options for LSU students. This includes Tiger Plaza & Stadium Square, Cambridge Apartments, Gaslite IV Apartments, Tiger Park Apartments, and Latitude 30 Apartments.
On Burbank Drive, there is even more options for off-campus housing, including Wildwood Baton Rouge Apartments, The Exchange at Baton Rouge Apartments, and Arlington Cottages & Townhomes. There is also the College Apartments, Bordeaux Apartments, The Oliver Apartments, and The Armstrong Apartments. These apartments are also within walking distance to multiple dining options, like Sonic Drive-in and Pluckers Wing Bar for late night eats with friends.
Dining
There are plenty of restaurants around Baton Rouge for LSU students to enjoy. Just off campus, on Highland Road, there is a variety of eating options to fit LSU students' budgets. Students can get a quick bite at McDonald's, The Chimes, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Jack in the Box, and Kaminari Sushi and Hibachi.
Down Burbank Drive, there is are plenty of dining options, including Nine Dragon Chinese and Bogie's. Near off-campus apartments, like the Cambridge Apartments, there are even more options for students that are over 21 years old, like Mike's in Tiger Land, The House, and the college-oriented club, Reggie's.
Transportation
Louisiana State University offers the LSU Tiger Trails Transit System, a free bus service for LSU students, staff, and visitors, both on and off campus. Students can download the TransLōc mobile app for real time tracking of the buses.
Students can also use the Campus Trampus service at Louisiana State University. This service provides door-to-door service seven days a week, from 5PM to midnight. They offer rides to and from campus for LSU students, faculty, and staff.
Parking
LSU Students living in off-campus apartments near campus may opt to drive to and from campus instead of using the LSU Tiger Trails System or a bike. Louisiana State University offers permits to those parking on campus on a yearly basis, which is available for a single academic year (Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters).
For students looking to have cars and live in off-campus apartments, they can purchase a Commuter permit from LSU.
Safety
When it comes to safety, Louisiana State University has Stay Safe LSU, a university initiative dedicated to the safety and security of the university's students, faculty, and staff.
LSU Shield is a mobile app that is free to LSU students, staff, faculty, and their visitors. With the app, users can call emergency services with one button, submit non-emergency reports (with photo or video) anonymously, and two-way chat with LSU police. Users can also make sure emergency contacts are notified of their safety and location.
Shopping
Louisiana State University students have plenty of options when it comes to shopping near their off-campus apartments. In the Highland Village Shopping Center on Highland Road, there is the Walmart Neighborhood Market, Oriental Food, and Winn-Dixie for every student's grocery shopping needs. There's also a Trader Joe's located off Perkins Road.
In Village Square on College Road, there is more options for grocery shopping, dining, and shopping. There is a Walmart Supercenter and Albertsons as well as a Goodwill and Hobby Lobby.
As far as retail therapy goes, there is the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge, which offers the traditional mall experience of dining and shopping.
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