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Student Housing in Baton Rouge, LA
About Student Housing in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, Louisiana is the state capital, a Mississippi River city of around 220,000 that swells with energy when Louisiana State University is in session. With tens of thousands of Tigers on campus, LSU sets the tone for a city that lives and breathes football, crawfish boils, and a warm, humid Gulf-South pace. Students spread across the south side of town, from the legendary Tigerland strip near campus to the calmer Highlands and Brightside areas. The riverfront downtown holds the State Capitol, the tallest in the country, plus museums and the levee path along the Mississippi. Green space comes from the LSU Lakes, a string of urban lakes ringed by jogging paths right beside campus, and the city's live oaks shade nearly everything.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Baton Rouge
Tigerland
The famous strip just off campus near the LSU golf course is the classic party-adjacent student zone, packed with apartment complexes and an easy walk or shuttle to class.
North Gate
Right at the northern edge of campus, North Gate puts you closest to the academic core and the walkable blocks where students and locals mix.
Brightside
Southwest of campus, Brightside is loaded with student apartments and stays popular for its straightforward commute and steady availability.
Getting Around Baton Rouge as a Student
Here's what you need to know about getting around Baton Rouge.