Walk to the Lakes, Dining, Shopping & LSU
Property Overview
Lovely, recently updated house offering nearly 3,000 sq ft of living space in one of Baton Rouge's best locations. Perfect for large families, professors wanting proximity to campus, students with roommates, or professionals seeking a central hub with easy access to LSU, Downtown, and I-10.
Interior Features
Chef's Dream Kitchen
- Huge kitchen with newer/upgraded appliances including 36 inch gas range for serious cooking
- Double oven perfect for entertaining
- Dishwasher
- Large walk-in pantry
Two Distinct Living Spaces
- Formal living room with vaulted ceilings
- Separate, very large den with 80 inch TV mounted above gas fireplace
- Perfect setup for both quiet study time and game-day gatherings
4 Bedrooms
- Upstairs: Three spacious bedrooms with large, shared bathroom
- Downstairs: One bedroom with luxurious en suite bathroom featuring separate walk-in shower AND soaking tub
- Additional half bath on first floor
Outdoor Amenities
- Large, partially fenced backyard
- Finished outbuilding formerly used as office ideal for remote work, art studio, or home gym. It has electrical wiring solar-ready (we'll help defray installation costs if you're interested in connecting the set-up)
Prime Location & Commute Options
Walking Distance (under 10 minutes)
- University Lakes 0.2 mi / 4-min walk
- Bet-R Neighborhood Market 0.4 mi / 8-min walk
- Overpass Merchant & Perkins Road dining corridor 0.5 mi / 10-min walk (Gails Ice Cream, Chow Yum, Parrains, BLDG 5, the Colonel's Club, and much more)
Quick Bike Ride
- Trader Joe's 0.7 mi / 3-min bike
- Tiger Stadium (tailgating!) 1.5 mi / 6-min bike
- LSU Campus dedicated bike lane the whole way
Easy Drive
- I-10 on-ramp 2.0 mi / 5-min drive (for Mall of Louisiana, Towne Center shopping)
- Downtown Baton Rouge 3.5 mi / 10-min drive (state offices, courts, Riverfront)
Car-Free Options
- Bike lane runs directly to LSU campus
- Bus stops nearby for Tiger Trails transit
- Walk to LSU home games and parades
Furnishing Options
Possibility of renting partially furnished with carefully curated mid-century modern pieces from West Elm, Anthropologie, and Noir perfect for those who want to move in with minimal hassle.
Lease Terms & Details
- Available NOW super easy application process
- Preferred lease: 9 months (ideal for academic year)
- Also available: 1-year lease and multi-year leases
- Pets welcome upon approval with $250 pet deposit and $35/month pet rent
- Rent-to-own options available upon approval for qualified applicants
Why This Home?
Whether you're a student looking for roommates in a spacious home, a professor who wants to bike to campus, or a professional needing quick access to both LSU and Downtown, this property offers the perfect combination of space, style, and location. The recently updated interior, generous square footage, and unbeatable location make this a rare find.
Schedule Your Showing
Request a showing today homes this large and well-located in the LSU area don't last long. Experience the convenience of lake living, easy campus access, and all the space you need to live, work, and entertain comfortably.
Pets welcome upon approval with $250 pet deposit and $35/month pet rent. 1-year lease and multi-year leases are available.
Rent to own options are available upon approval.
House for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$2,850/mo
Fees may apply
1956 Christian St, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
4beds
2,842sqft
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Single family residence
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
Central air
In unit laundry
Off street parking
What's special
Large partially fenced backyardRecently updated interiorRecently updated houseLarge walk-in pantry
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Zillow last checked: 11 hours ago
Listing updated: March 28, 2026 at 03:01pm
Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,842 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage
Details
- Parcel number: 00856606
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Baton Rouge
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 3/28/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,850+16.3%$1/sqft |
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| 7/23/2025 | Listing removed | $2,450$1/sqft |
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| 7/20/2025 | Price change | $2,450-14%$1/sqft |
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| 7/5/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,850+7.5%$1/sqft |
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| 8/3/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/29/2024 | Price change | $2,650-10.2%$1/sqft |
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| 6/26/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,950+5.4%$1/sqft |
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| 7/7/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/16/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,800$1/sqft |
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| 5/21/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/18/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,800$1/sqft |
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| 5/8/2020 | Sold | -- |
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| 3/18/2020 | Pending sale | $350,000$123/sqft |
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| 2/17/2020 | Price change | $350,000-12.3%$123/sqft |
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| 11/5/2019 | Price change | $399,000-6.1%$140/sqft |
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| 9/26/2019 | Price change | $425,000-5.6%$150/sqft |
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| 8/22/2019 | Listed for sale | $450,000$158/sqft |
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| 5/11/2000 | Sold | -- |
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Neighborhood: Southside
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Glasgow Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 2/10Mckinley Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi







