Baton Rouge Neighborhoods

anything on gardere should be nice

Garden District

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anything on gardere should be nice

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Glen Oaks isn't bad either

Mid City. With all the government st rehab starting I think its a good area

You have definitely come to the wrong place for advice. Trust no one here

Valley Park

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Mid City. With all the government st rehab starting I think its a good area

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This.

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Those developments on Burbank is a good place to start. One is called "University Acres" I think. University something

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University Acres is off Highland and is not exactly a starter-home neighborhood. Many of the older small houses in that neighborhood have been bought and re-done (or torn down and re-built) into huge houses.

OP, what part of town do you work? Do you want something newish? Most starter home new developments are going to be cookie-cutter houses with zero yards.

If you're looking for older neighborhoods, on the east side of town, I think Hickory Ridge & Shenandoah are still nice.

Closer to LSU, Mid-City/Capitol Heights, or Southdowns are all good neighborhoods with older houses if you can find one at a decent price. Kenilworth & Magnolia Woods are good neighborhoods to walk around, but most of the houses are your basic '70s ranch-style without much character. Large yards though.

I just bought a house in Meadowbend in between Burbank and Highland on the campus side of Staring. Paid ~135k, Put 20% down and monthly payment is cheaper then a 1 bedroom apartment. House is in great shape and neighborhood is a mix of college renters and families.

I like it. Plan on renting it in a few years.

Mid City is nice, but you will have to spend around 200K for a 3 bedroom. 170k for a 2