Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merrydale Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $500 (26 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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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 East1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$749
Pine Square ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$775
The Palms ApartmentsA 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
Oak Lane Apartments1 BR/1.5 BA Loft1BR,1BA$825
Port Royal Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$846
Pelican Bay1x11BR,1BA$874
Reserve At Joor3X23BR,2BA$1,047

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merrydale, LA

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merrydale area is the $0.82 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Port Royal Apartments in the in the Istrouma neighborhood starting from $972. The second greatest value Merrydale apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Drakes Landing starting at $887 with a $0.92 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.
Port Royal Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.82
Drakes Landing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.92
Reserve At Joor1X11BR,1BA$1.58
Greenview East1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Pine Square ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.24
Pelican Bay1x11BR,1BA$1.40
Oak Lane Apartments1BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.42
The Palms ApartmentsA 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.48
Ardendale Oaks Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.34

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Merrydale, Baton Rouge, LA

Ranked #42

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Merrydale?

The cheapest apartment in Merrydale is Drakes Landing which is listed at $257, while the average apartment in Merrydale costs $1,674.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Merrydale?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 69 regular apartments in Merrydale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Merrydale?

Cheap apartments in Merrydale have an average cost of $869 which is $805 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merrydale.

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