Oak Lane Apartments
11440 Bard Ave,
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
$825 - $1,400 | 1-3 Beds
Park Forest/LA North is a residential neighborhood roughly 11 miles east of Downtown Baton Rouge. Proximity to the city’s central business district puts residents within reach of job opportunities, local restaurants, bars, museums, and historic sites like the Louisiana State Capitol. Holding true to its name, Park Forest/LA North is a heavily wooded area, offering verdant lawns, stately homes, and a sense of small-town charm. Although many houses in the area are upscale, the neighborhood boasts a low cost of living and affordable rentals. Restaurants, supermarkets, and retailers surround the area, offering residents the perfect blend of suburban serenity and big-city amenities. Park Forest/LA North is roughly an hour-and-a-half drive from New Orleans, a popular locale for weekend getaways.
As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Park Forest/LA North is $746 for one bedroom, $859 for two bedrooms, and $911 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Park Forest/LA North has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
1 BR
671 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$746/month
Average Rent
2 BR
935 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$859/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,168 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$911/month
Average Rent
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.