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The 7 Best Overall Student Apartments Near LSU (September 2026)

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College·Baton Rouge, LA·Updated Monthly

By the FMP Data Team · Reviewed September 1, 2026

7 properties reviewed
35+ reviews analyzed
updated September 2026
independent·no pay-to-rank
the short answer

Tradition at 777 leads our September 2026 ranking of the 7 Best Overall student apartments near LSU with a 4.4/5 FMP Score, followed by Arc225 and Summer Grove Townhomes. Across the 7 properties reviewed, students keep coming back to amenities & shared spaces and management & maintenance: the overall signals that move a property up this ranking. Browse all off-campus housing near Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College for every option.

  • winnerTradition at 777
  • FMP Score range2.2–4.4 / 5
  • avg walk0 min to campus
  • rent range$450–$2595 /person
the ranking

The 7 Best Overall Student Apartments Near LSU

Sorted by FMP Score from verified LSU reviews, high to low. Scores reflect current LSU reviews only.

  1. Tradition at 777
    4.4(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Tradition at 777 stands out as the go-to choice for students who want a genuinely great living experience near LSU. Residents consistently praise the well-maintained apartments, the genuinely friendly and helpful staff, and the overall vibe that keeps people coming back even into grad school. As one resident put it, "The apartments are super nice and well kept, and the whole place just has a really good vibe." The convenient location and solid amenities round out why this place earns its top spot.

    $897/person/mo
  2. Arc225
    4.2(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Arc225 shines because of its genuinely exceptional maintenance team, who go above and beyond to keep residents happy. While the complex has its critics, the standout story here is Damien a maintenance crew member who's earned multiple shout-outs for quick repairs and genuine care. As one grateful resident shared, "I was really frustrated at first but after running into the maintenance man Damien, he was so helpful and patient. He even drove his car to make sure I found the correct building." When your maintenance team is this invested, it makes a real difference in day-to-day life.

    $770/person/mo
  3. Summer Grove Townhomes
    4.2(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Summer Grove Townhomes delivers solid, reliable living with staff who genuinely care about their residents. The townhomes are updated and well-maintained, and both the front desk and maintenance team earn consistent praise for being responsive and thorough sometimes turning around requests in just a day. As one long-term resident noted, "Maintenance is super quick (I'm talking like the next day sometimes) and the front desk is pretty helpful." The management team, especially Laci, creates an atmosphere where residents feel heard and accommodated.

    $1450/person/mo
  4. The Cove at State Street
    3.8(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: The Cove at State Street earns its ranking on the strength of genuinely caring management who make a real difference in residents' lives. Shauntel and Alacia stand out as the kind of staff members who go the extra mile smoothing transfers, solving problems with kindness, and actually listening to what residents need. As one resident put it, "Alacia Brooks is so incredibly helpful and kind! She helped us resolve a pretty big issue and did so in a very friendly way." The rooms are in great shape, amenities are solid, and the proximity to LSU can't be beat.

    $905/person/mo
  5. Arlington Cottages & Townhomes
    2.6(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Arlington Cottages & Townhomes has earned its spot as a solid overall choice near LSU, offering the kind of living space that can genuinely enhance your college years. Students consistently highlight the great amenities and the quality of the physical units themselves, which set the foundation for comfortable student life. The community clearly has standout staff members who go the extra mile, with residents specifically calling out exceptional service from team members like Rodger. As one resident shared, 'My granddaughter rented an apartment for school. It was a very nice place with great amenities!' When you find the right fit here, it delivers.

    $879/person/mo
  6. Oakbrook Apartments
    2.4(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Oakbrook Apartments stands out for students seeking a genuinely supportive living community with staff and management who actually care about your experience. Long-term residents rave about the quality of their apartments, the attentive maintenance team, and the community events that make living here feel like being part of something real. The complex has clearly built a track record of making students' college years better, with one three-year resident reflecting, 'I am so glad I chose Oakbrook! I love my apartment, the complex, the staff and maintenance, and the fun events.' That kind of loyalty speaks volumes.

    $1015/person/mo
  7. Campus Crossings on Brightside
    2.2(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Campus Crossings on Brightside has struggled to deliver the reliable, responsive management that students need to thrive near LSU. Residents report serious maintenance issues mold, mildew, and water damage that go unaddressed for weeks, leaving students frustrated and sometimes forced to seek housing elsewhere. Communication from management appears to be a persistent problem, with one resident noting, 'I have been trying for about 2 months now to get a response from them,' while dealing with health-threatening conditions. This property has not earned the trust of its residents.

    $450/person/mo

The Full Ranking, One Table

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The full ranking of every listed apartment, sortable by any column.
1Tradition at 7774.4/55–$897/mo
2Arc2254.2/55–$770/mo
3Summer Grove Townhomes4.2/55–$1450/mo
4The Cove at State Street3.8/55–$905/mo
5Arlington Cottages & Townhomes2.6/55–$879/mo
6Oakbrook Apartments2.4/55–$1015/mo
7Campus Crossings on Brightside2.2/55–$450/mo

Walk times are door-to-door to LSU campus. Rent is per person, per month.

FMP award criteria

How We Ranked These Apartments

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Ranked by the FMP Score

FMP Score, high to low. That’s the whole ranking. It’s our overall measure of a property, combining verified review scores with signals reviews miss, like how current the listing is kept and how responsive management is. Ties go to the property with more verified reviews.

2

Who Makes the List

Every property near LSU can appear, but it takes a minimum number of verified reviews before we score and rank it. Properties under that bar sit below every ranked property and move up automatically as reviews come in.

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How We Calculate the FMP Score

The FMP Score blends the social, management, and quality scores from verified reviews with signals that a place is actively and well run, like how up to date its listing is kept and how consistently management responds to residents. It’s built to surface genuinely well-run properties, not just the highest raw review average.

by the numbers

What Makes an Apartment ‘well-rounded’ Near LSU

We ran every verified overall review for LSU-area apartments through theme analysis. These are the themes students bring up most when a place feels well-rounded, by share of the reviews that mention them.

staff friendliness
37%
maintenance responsiveness
33%
mold and water damage
15%

Based on AI analysis of verified LSU overall reviews, refreshed monthly. Percentages show the share of reviews that mention each theme; most reviews mention more than one. See our complete LSU review data →

faqs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best overall student apartment near LSU?

Tradition at 777 leads our September 2026 ranking of the 7 Best Overall student apartments near LSU with a 4.4/5 FMP Score, followed by Arc225 and Summer Grove Townhomes.

How is this ranking calculated?

This list is ranked by one number: each property's overall score from verified reviews. Students rate a property's overall 1 to 5, and we average those scores, counting recent reviews more heavily than older ones. No self-reported data from landlords.

What makes an apartment the best overall?

The best overall apartments score highly across everything students rate (social scene, management, and unit quality), not just one. This ranking uses each property's overall rating from verified reviews.

How often is this ranking updated?

Monthly. We re-pull verified reviews and re-score every property at the start of each month, so the order reflects the most recent 24 months of student feedback. The “updated” date at the top of the page shows the latest refresh.

How many reviews does a property need to be included?

There's a minimum number of verified reviews to rank by score, and we don't publish the exact bar so it can't be gamed. Properties under it still appear, below every qualified property and ordered by review count, so a 5.0 from one review never outranks a 4.5 from thirty. Once a property collects enough reviews, it moves into the scored ranking automatically.

Is this ranking independent, or can properties pay to rank higher?

It's fully independent. There's no pay-to-rank. Position is set by verified reviews alone. Property managers can't buy placement, remove reviews, or influence the score.

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