Neighborhood Tours
Read information and amenities of neighborhoods and particular areas in Baton Rouge below:
Baton rouge has a variety of different areas that accommodate the various needs of the public. Whether you are a family or a single student looking for housing, you’ll find it in Baton Rouge.
Downtown:
Downtown has a great night life. The centroplex has numerous events that take place every week. Great outings like the symphony or a guest speaker can be found here. Housing in downtown is quite competitive, but not unobtainable.
Spanish Town:
Spanish Town is a small community near downtown that is reknowned and highly sought after. Some feel it is a community in itself.
Southern University:
Southern University is just north of downtown. It has a great law program that exceeds many in the nation.
Louisiana State University:
Louisiana State University is also a great college. It has a great law program. But it may be most commonly known for as the Tiger college. Football is likely one of its greatest programs it has. Nick Saban, coach for the Miami Dolphins, is a former LSU coach. NBA Star Shaquielle O’Neal is also a former LSU Tiger. The campus itself is quite remarkable. It is surrounded with great oak trees that seem to have a life of their own. Thousands of students hustle about during classes, and the area around it is predominately apartments. There are some single family houses between LSU and downtown that are relatively inexpensive.
The Lakes:
Moving eastward, you’ll find the Lakes. The Baton Rouge lakes are beautiful man-made lakes that were initially dredged. There is a small beach at one portion of it that has a relaxing feeling. The housing around these lakes are the finer luxury homes that can often go for around $500,000 -$1,000,000.
Southdowns:
Moving northward a bit, you be greeted by Southdowns. Southdowns is also a highly sought after area, but the prices here are much lower than the lakefront properties.
Garden District:
East of Downtown, and north of Southdowns is the Garden District. It gets its names from the beautiful landscaping and oak trees. It is also a very desirable area.
Meadow Bend:
This is a nice subdivision about 5 minutes from the LSU campus with clean cut yards and a very presentable neighborhood.
Highland Creek:
Another neighborhood similar to Meadow Bend, but this neighborhood has one outlet making it more private and quieter. Essen Lane will soon pass through the middle of it, increasing the ease of traffic in and out of this subdivision. It is convenient to Our Lady of the Lake Hospital.
College Park:
This is one only a few true subdivisions on the north side of campus. Investors love these houses as they are easy to rent out being so close to campus. It is a well designed neighborhood that has good sized lots. Essen Lane will soon pass through the side of it, making it convenient to Our Lady of the Lake Hospital.
