Walk to LSU campus, university lakes, and Chimes/state street restaurants from this contemporary complex with a Lake view. Ceramic tile floors in living area and laminate wood in bedrooms. Rear walls mostly windows with nice lake view from balconies on second and third floor units. All appliances provided including electric range, refrigerator and dishwasher. Shared laundry. Max two occupants per unit. No dogs. Indoor cats negotiable. One parking spot per unit. Other parking available across street. Rent includes water, sewer, garbage and yard. Tenant pays electricity. All electric unit- heater, water heater, and stove. Fenced back yard with bike rack. Shared laundry (free to tenants). Two units available, Unit 2 on first (ground) floor available for immediate move in. Unit 1 on ground floor available for September 1 or possible sooner. Photos are of various units but floor plan of all units is the same. By Owner/Agent.
Lsu, located between Highland Road and Nicholson Drive, is a collegiate and river-adjacent Baton Rouge neighborhood with live-oak canopies and game-day energy. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Nicholson Drive corridor by Tiger Stadium, where tailgate lots, campus landmarks, and late-night bites set the pace. Louisiana State University, Tiger Stadium, and the LSU Museum of Art act as cultural anchors alongside a steady calendar of lectures, exhibits, and performances. Streets mix mid-century ranch homes, student-oriented apartments, and newer infill near campus edges. The Mississippi River levee and nearby lakes shape daily routes for walking and cycling. Coffee counters, casual patios, and small galleries keep the scene active beyond football weekends.
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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This property is priced $99 above the rental estimate.
Asking rent
$1,050
Rental estimate
$951
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Sale and tax history for 561 E State St #2
Sale History
Tax History
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Event
Price
GBRMLS #2026014094
Aug 16, 2026
Price Changed
$1,050
$1/sq ft
Aug 1, 2026
Listed for Rent
$1,100
$1/sq ft
GBRMLS #2022009188
Nov 1, 2022
Sold
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Jun 14, 2022
Listed
$960
$1/sq ft
+16
Lease starts September 1 but move inimmediately. Rest of August free. Walk to LSU campus, university lakes, and Chimes/state street restaurants from this contemporary complex with a Lake view. Fresh paint throughout. Refinished tub. Tile floors in living area, kitchen and bathroom. Wood laminate in bedrooms. Rear wall mostly windows with lake view. Appliances provided including range, refrigerator and dishwasher. Shared laundry on site. Two occupants max per unit. No dogs. Indoor cats negotiable. One parking spot per unit. Other parking available across street. Rent includes water, sewer, garbage and yard. Tenant pays electricity. All electric unit- heater, water heater, and stove. Fenced back yard with bike rack. Shared laundry (free to tenants). Only six units in complex. This is a ground floor unit. One year lease normal. One month security deposit and first month rent required for move in. By Owner/Agent.
GBRMLS #2020011288
Nov 20, 2020
Sold
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Jul 17, 2020
Listed
$900
$1/sq ft
+16
Walk to LSU campus, university lakes, and Chimes/state street restaurants from this contemporary complex with a Lake view. Wood floors in living and bedrooms, tile in kitchen and bathroom. Rear walls mostly windows with lake view. This is a first floor unit. Balconies on second and third floors. All appliances provided including range, refrigerator and dishwasher. Central air and heat. Shared laundry. Limit of two occupants per unit. All occupants must sign lease. ONE parking spot per unit. Other parking available across street. Rent includes water, sewer, garbage and yard. Tenant pays electricity. Tenant must order own cable and internet. All electric unit- heat, water heater, and stove. Fenced back yard with bike rack. Shared laundry (free to tenants). Exterior painted and landscaped in 2019. Location Location Location. Owner's lease must be used. Deposit and first month rent at time of signing lease. No exceptions. Lease term negotiable but typically one year. Owner/Agent.
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561 E State St #2 is a 865 square foot property with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms. We estimate that 561 E State St #2 would rent between $951 / mo.561 E State St #2 is located in Baton Rouge, the 70802 zipcode, and the East Baton Rouge Parish School District.