Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merrydale Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $500 (27 Rentals)

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Banyan Trace
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Banyan Trace

5403 Banyan Trace DrBaton Rouge, LA 70805
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Lone Oak Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lone Oak Apartments

3303 Lone Oak DrBaton Rouge, LA 70814
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Magnolia Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Gardens

8820 Greenwell Springs RdBaton Rouge, LA 70814
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Greenwell & Lone Oak
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenwell & Lone Oak

8235 Greenwell Springs RdBaton Rouge, LA 70814
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Meadowbrook Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowbrook Apartments

3700 E Brookstown DrBaton Rouge, LA 70805
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9438 Dorchester Dr
$7501 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

9438 Dorchester Dr

Baton Rouge, LA 70814
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Brookstown Place
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Brookstown Place

6404 Howell Range AveBaton Rouge, LA 70805

Merrydale, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Merrydale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Merrydale area of Baton Rouge, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Drakes Landing priced from $257. Ardendale Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $672. Here are the most affordable Merrydale apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Drakes Landing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$257
Ardendale Oaks Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$672
Greenview East2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom W/D2BR,1BA$775
Oak Lane Apartments1BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$775
Pine Square ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$775
The Palms ApartmentsA 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
Port Royal Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$846
Bellemont Victoria IA2L1BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merrydale, LA

As of February 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merrydale area is the $0.66 price per square foot 2X2.5 THN Model at Savoy Plaza in the in the Goodwood neighborhood starting from $1,010. The second greatest value Merrydale apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Port Royal Apartments starting at $972 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the Istrouma neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merrydale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Savoy Plaza2X2.5 THN2BR,2.5BA$0.66
Port Royal Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.82
9209 Great Smokey Ave, Unit C9209 Great Smokey Ave1BR,1BA$0.79
9209 Great Smokey Ave, Unit Smoky9209 Great Smokey Ave1BR,1BA$0.79
Drakes Landing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.92
Mallard Crossing ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$0.98
Greenview East2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom W/D2BR,1BA$1.01
Reserve At Joor1X11BR,1BA$1.28
Pine Square ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.24
Oak Lane Apartments1BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Merrydale, Baton Rouge, LA

Ranked #45

Among neighborhoods in Baton Rouge, LA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Merrydale Neighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA

Walk Score®

34 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merrydale Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Merrydale Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Merrydale Apartment is $672 at Ardendale Oaks Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Merrydale Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Merrydale is starting from $775 at Greenview East.

What is the most affordable Merrydale Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Merrydale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Drakes Landing and starts from $556.

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