Lsu Neighborhood Guide Baton Rouge, LA
About
The LSU neighborhood in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, revolves around its namesake, Louisiana State University. This vibrant, collegiate area echoes with the roar of cheering Tigers fans and reverberates with the academic pursuits of its students. The neighborhood's major artery, Highland Road, connects it to other parts of the city, while the meandering Mississippi River forms its western border. Nearby attractions include the LSU Rural Life Museum and the Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center.
- What You Will Love about LSU, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- - The lively atmosphere brimming with youthful energy courtesy of the thousands of LSU students.
- - The neighborhood's easy access to cultural and recreational activities, from sports games at Tiger Stadium to peaceful strolls in the BREC's Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center.
- - A close-knit community that unites around the pride of being an LSU Tiger.
LSU, Baton Rouge, is conveniently located near downtown Baton Rouge, providing residents with a wealth of dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Also, the neighborhood is a stone's throw away from the University Lakes, perfect for outdoor activities.
Rental Market
In the LSU neighborhood, the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment over the past 12 months was $990. Prices ranged quite affordably between a minimum average of $899 and a maximum average of $1,125.
Rental Price Stability
Rental prices in the LSU neighborhood of Baton Rouge have shown reasonable stability, with a relatively low standard deviation of $71.73 over the past year. This suggests a consistent rental market with few extremes.
Lifestyle
The LSU neighborhood offers a lifestyle rich in school spirit, culture, and nature. It's a vibrant community where residents can easily participate in university sports events, enjoy a variety of cuisines at local restaurants, and explore natural attractions like the picturesque Bluebonnet Swamp.
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Rental Trends in Lsu
| Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | ||||||||||
| $1100 | $1114 | $1050 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $950 | $950 | $875 | $850 | $1060 | $1060 |
Explore the Neighborhood
There are 200 restaurants, 19 grocery stores, and 15 parks within a mile of the LSU neighborhood.
Matherne's SupermarketRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.5 miles
85 Gateway Center Ln
- Quick Sack Food Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.6 miles
2846 Highland Rd
- Te Grocery
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.6 miles
2846 Highland Rd
- Caruso Grocery
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.7 miles
2608 Highland Rd
- All American Food
Dining and Drinking, Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.9 miles
623 E Boyd Dr
- Abbie's Food Mart
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.3 miles
690 E Washington St
- Matherne's Supermarket
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.5 miles
85 Gateway Center Ln
- Quick Sack Food Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.6 miles
2846 Highland Rd
- Te Grocery
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.6 miles
2846 Highland Rd
- Caruso Grocery
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.7 miles
2608 Highland Rd
- All American Food
Dining and Drinking, Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.9 miles
623 E Boyd Dr
- Xtreme Nutrition
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Health Food Store
•1.0 mile
4225 Nicholson Dr
City Pork LSUDining and Drinking, Restaurant, BBQ Joint, American Restaurant, Sandwich Spot
•0.1 miles
102 Design Building
- C C's Community Coffee House
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Coffee Shop, Restaurant
•0.1 miles
Louisiana State Univ
- Einstein Bros. Bagels
Dining and Drinking, Bagel Shop, Restaurant, Fast Food Restaurant
•0.1 miles
310 Lsu Student Union
- Jamba Juice
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.1 miles
Student Union Tiger Lair TBD
- Smoothie King
Dining and Drinking, Juice Bar, Smoothie Shop
•0.1 miles
101 Lsu Student Union
- Chick-Fil-A
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, American Restaurant, Fast Food Restaurant
•0.1 miles
2nd Floor Tiger Lair Food Court
Take 5 Convenience StoreRetail, Convenience Store
•0.3 miles
The 5 Dining Hall
- 459 Outtakes
Retail, Convenience Store
•0.4 miles
459 Commons
- Circle K
Retail, Convenience Store
•0.4 miles
3289 Highland Rd
- CVS Pharmacy
Retail, Drugstore
•0.5 miles
3200 Highland Rd
- Family Dollar Store
Retail, Discount Store
•0.6 miles
2875 Highland Rd
- Save More Market
Retail, Convenience Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.8 miles
2956 Nicholson Dr
LSU - Parade GroundLandmarks and Outdoors, Community and Government, Education, College and University
•0.2 miles
Parade Ground
LSU - Indian MoundsLandmarks and Outdoors
•0.2 miles
Indian Mounds
- Alaska Street Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.6 miles
3014 Alaska St
- College Town Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.7 miles
201 Amherst Ave
- Roosevelt Street Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.9 miles
1011 W Roosevelt St
- BREC - Baton Rouge Beach
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•1.0 mile
901 Stanford Ave
Lsu Theatre DepartmentArts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue, Theater
•0.1 miles
249 Hatcher Hall Lsu Campus
- Tiger Stadium
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue, Stadium
•0.3 miles
W Stadium Dr
- Lsu Recital Hall Baton Rouge
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Concert Hall
•0.3 miles
Louisiana State Univ
- LSU Tiger Stadium
Arts and Entertainment, Stadium, Sports and Recreation
•0.3 miles
Nicholson Drive
- LSU - Mike's Habitat
Arts and Entertainment, Exhibit, Community and Government, Education, College and University
•0.3 miles
Mike the Tiger
- Mike the Tiger's Habitat
Arts and Entertainment, Zoo
•0.3 miles
100 North St
LSU AG CenterBusiness and Professional Services, Agriculture and Forestry Service, Community and Government, Education, College and University, Health and Medicine, Veterinarian
•0.2 miles
102 Thomas Boyd Hall
EutopiaBusiness and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.3 miles
244 W Chimes St
- Eutopia Salon & Makeup Boutique
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.3 miles
2355 Cedardale Ave
- Studio 126
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.3 miles
158 W Chimes St
- Electric Charging Station
Travel and Transportation, Electric Vehicle Charging Station
•0.4 miles
779 W Chimes St
- LJ Nails-Spa
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Nail Salon
•0.4 miles
3235 Highland Rd
Tiger StadiumSports and Recreation, Sports Club
•0.3 miles
N Stadium Dr Lsu Campus
- Pete Maravich Assembly Center
Sports and Recreation, Basketball, Basketball Court
•0.3 miles
N Stadium Dr
Yoga Vibe Baton RougeSports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Yoga Studio
•0.3 miles
236 W Chimes St
- Massey's Professional Outfitters
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail
•0.4 miles
3340 Highland Rd
- Bengal Gymnastics
Sports and Recreation, Gymnastics, Gymnastics Center
•0.4 miles
800 W Chimes St
- The Bicycle Shop
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail, Bicycle Store
•0.4 miles
3315 Highland Rd
City Slice Pizza and PintsDining and Drinking, Restaurant, Pizzeria, Bar, Wings Joint
•0.4 miles
124 W Chimes St
- Mahony's
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, BBQ Joint, Burger Joint
•0.4 miles
124 W Chimes St
- Varsity Theatre
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue, Jazz and Blues Venue, Theater, Dining and Drinking, Bar
•0.4 miles
3353 Highland Rd
- Walk-On's Bistreaux & Bar
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Sports Bar, Restaurant, American Restaurant, Cajun and Creole Restaurant
•0.7 miles
3838 Burbank Dr
- The Bullfish Bar + Kitchen
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar, Restaurant, Cajun and Creole Restaurant, Caribbean Restaurant
•0.8 miles
4001 Nicholson Dr
- The Bandit
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue, Dining and Drinking, Bar
•0.9 miles
623 E Boyd Dr
- Library & Information Science
Community and Government, Library
•0.1 miles
267 Coates Hall
- Troy H. Middleton Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.1 miles
Middleton Library Lsu
- Louisiana State University Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.1 miles
295 Middleton
- Hill Memorial Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.1 miles
95 Field House Dr
- Charity Christian Center
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.9 miles
650 W McKinley St
- Leo S. Butler Community Center
Community and Government, Community Center
•1.3 miles
E Washington St
- Louisiana State University Police
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.3 miles
211 S Stadium Rd
- Lsu Student Health Center
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•0.3 miles
Infirmary Rd
- Baton Rouge Fire Department Station 11
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•0.5 miles
3186 Highland Rd
- Express Care Urgent Care Clinic
Health and Medicine, Urgent Care Center
•0.8 miles
4410 Highland Rd
- Baton Rouge Police Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.9 miles
2265 Highland Rd
- Lake After Hours - Lee Dr
Health and Medicine, Urgent Care Center
•1.7 miles
123 Lee Dr
Lsu Apartments and Rentals
78 Rental properties in LSU, Baton Rouge, LA.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 33.3% | 13.6% |
| utilities | 5.7% | 28.9% |
| food | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| transportation | 2% | 8.3% |
| healthcare | 6.2% | 0.9% |
Lsu Demographics
Lsu Transportation
Somewhat Walkable
Bikeable
Transportation Department Research
Other
4101 Gourrier Ave
Source: foursquare.com
Transportation Department Research
Other
4101 Gourrier Ave
Source: foursquare.com
Lsu Schools
- 8/10
Grades K-12 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Public
- 2/10
Grades 9-12 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Grades PK-5 • Private
- NRNo Rating
St Francis Xavier Catholic School
Grades K-8 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Charter
- 3/10
Grades 9-12 • Charter
Neighborhoods Around Lsu
| Neighborhood | StudioAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| DowntownNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | -- | -- |
| Mid CityNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | -- | -- |
| South Baton RougeNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $1,097 | 14% |
| Old South Baton RougeNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | -- | -- |
| Southwest Baton RougeNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $600 | 45% |
| South CampusNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $600 | 45% |
| South BurbankNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | -- | -- |
| Garden DistrictNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | -- | -- |
| GardereNeighborhood in Gardere, Louisiana | -- | -- |
| Spanish TownNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | -- | -- |
| Smiley Heights - Melrose EastNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | -- | -- |
| Old GoodwoodNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $962 | -- |
| College TownNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $815 | 0% |
| Capital HeightsNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | -- | -- |
| City ParkNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | -- | -- |
| Hundred OaksNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | -- | -- |
| SouthsideNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | -- | -- |
| Pollard - WoodchaseNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $1,450 | -- |
| Eden ParkNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | -- | -- |
| MayfairNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | -- | -- |
| Webb ParkNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | -- | -- |
| University Acres - WoodstoneNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | -- | -- |
| FairfieldsNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 1 BedAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| DowntownNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $1,737 | 2% |
| Mid CityNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $1,117 | 5% |
| South Baton RougeNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $1,308 | 14% |
| Old South Baton RougeNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $675 | -- |
| Southwest Baton RougeNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $1,013 | 3% |
| South CampusNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $925 | 7% |
| South BurbankNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $1,326 | 4% |
| Garden DistrictNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $1,000 | 0% |
| GardereNeighborhood in Gardere, Louisiana | $1,358 | -- |
| Spanish TownNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | -- | -- |
| Smiley Heights - Melrose EastNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $800 | -- |
| Old GoodwoodNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $920 | 4% |
| College TownNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $899 | 0% |
| Capital HeightsNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | -- | -- |
| City ParkNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | -- | -- |
| Hundred OaksNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | -- | -- |
| SouthsideNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | -- | -- |
| Pollard - WoodchaseNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $1,517 | -- |
| Eden ParkNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $831 | 23% |
| MayfairNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | -- | -- |
| Webb ParkNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $1,105 | -- |
| University Acres - WoodstoneNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $875 | -- |
| FairfieldsNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 2 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| DowntownNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $2,072 | 37% |
| Mid CityNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $1,167 | 0% |
| South Baton RougeNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $1,422 | 0% |
| Old South Baton RougeNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $799 | -- |
| Southwest Baton RougeNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $1,288 | 13% |
| South CampusNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $795 | 26% |
| South BurbankNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $1,523 | 5% |
| Garden DistrictNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $1,800 | -- |
| GardereNeighborhood in Gardere, Louisiana | $1,536 | -- |
| Spanish TownNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | -- | -- |
| Smiley Heights - Melrose EastNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $975 | -- |
| Old GoodwoodNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $1,113 | 1% |
| College TownNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $1,100 | 16% |
| Capital HeightsNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | -- | -- |
| City ParkNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $1,195 | -- |
| Hundred OaksNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $1,195 | -- |
| SouthsideNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | -- | -- |
| Pollard - WoodchaseNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $1,735 | -- |
| Eden ParkNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $1,534 | 33% |
| MayfairNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | -- | -- |
| Webb ParkNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $1,157 | -- |
| University Acres - WoodstoneNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $1,175 | -- |
| FairfieldsNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 3 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| DowntownNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $3,825 | 3% |
| Mid CityNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $1,535 | 2% |
| South Baton RougeNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $1,584 | 6% |
| Old South Baton RougeNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $1,835 | 36% |
| Southwest Baton RougeNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $1,200 | 34% |
| South CampusNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $719 | 59% |
| South BurbankNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $1,804 | 13% |
| Garden DistrictNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | -- | -- |
| GardereNeighborhood in Gardere, Louisiana | $1,804 | -- |
| Spanish TownNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | -- | -- |
| Smiley Heights - Melrose EastNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $1,185 | -- |
| Old GoodwoodNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $1,465 | 0% |
| College TownNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $1,257 | 200% |
| Capital HeightsNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | -- | -- |
| City ParkNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | -- | -- |
| Hundred OaksNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | -- | -- |
| SouthsideNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | -- | -- |
| Pollard - WoodchaseNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $3,105 | -- |
| Eden ParkNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $2,064 | 13% |
| MayfairNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | -- | -- |
| Webb ParkNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | $1,162 | -- |
| University Acres - WoodstoneNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | -- | -- |
| FairfieldsNeighborhood in Baton-rouge, Louisiana | -- | -- |