Renovated 2BR/2BA Upstairs Apartment - $1,300/month. Fully renovated in 2025, this 1,100 sq. ft. upstairs unit is in a well-maintained four-unit brick building in the Perkins Cove area of Baton Rouge.
The spacious living room features a working wood-burning fireplace and opens to the dining area and renovated galley kitchen with shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, tile backsplash, stainless appliances, and a walk-in pantry. Appliances include refrigerator, dishwasher, range/oven, vent hood, and garbage disposal. No microwave.
Both large bedrooms have ceiling fans and renovated bathrooms-one with a frameless glass walk-in shower and the other with a tub/shower. Both baths feature quartz vanities, marble-look tile, matte-black fixtures, and framed mirrors. Luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, tile in baths, and central HVAC.
Dedicated laundry closet with washer/dryer hookups (machines not included). Water, sewer, and trash included; resident pays electricity. Open parking lot with 8+ spaces. New roof (2024) and rebuilt/finished front porch (2025).
Property is centrally located with restaurants, schools, public transportation, hospitals and Dr. offices all within walking distance.
Terms: $1,300 rent $1,300 deposit 12-month lease Max occupancy 4 Available now/flexible move-in. No pets. No smoking/vaping indoors. Renters insurance with $100,000 minimum liability required.
Fireplace use is optional. If used, resident must arrange/pay for annual professional chimney sweep and safety inspection.
$55 non-refundable application fee per adult 18+. Written qualification criteria provided before any fee is collected. Applications processed in order received; first qualified applicant is offered the unit.
Photos show the unit furnished while occupied; unit is now vacant and rents unfurnished.
Equal Housing Opportunity. Amenities: Freezer & Near Parks.... Heating: forced air.
50 days on RentalSource
RentalSource last checked: 23 hours ago · Listing updated: October 25, 2026
This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment at 7817 Bles Ave #2A in Baton Rouge, LA 70810 rents for $1,300 a month. 7817 Bles Ave #2A was advertised by Caleb Kerstens on September 9, 2026.
How the Rent Compares
At $1,300 a month, this apartment is well above the typical rent for 2-bedroom apartments and condos in Baton Rouge (about $1,000).
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$1,000Typical rent for 2-bedroom apartments and condos in Baton Rouge
The rent hasn't changed since it was listed on September 9. This home was last listed for rent on RentalSource from April to June 2025, ending at $795. Today's rent is $505 higher.
Rent history for this home, newest first
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Event
Rent
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September 9, 2026
Listed for rent
$1,300+63.5%
+63.5%
June 3, 2025
Listing removed
$795
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