
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merrydale Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $500 (26 Rentals)
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Merrydale, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Merrydale?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Merrydale Studio Apartments | $936 | $760 | $1,420 |
Merrydale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $959 | $670 | $1,643 |
Merrydale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $971 | $725 | $2,389 |
Merrydale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,093 | $556 | $2,065 |
Merrydale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,617 | $1,321 | $1,674 |
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There are currently 26 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Merrydale Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Drakes Landing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $257 |
Ardendale Oaks Apartments | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $672 |
Greenview East | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
Pine Square Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
The Palms Apartments | A 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Oak Lane Apartments | 1 BR/1.5 BA Loft | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Port Royal Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $846 |
Pelican Bay | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $874 |
Reserve At Joor | 3X2 | 3BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Port Royal Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.82 |
Drakes Landing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
Reserve At Joor | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Greenview East | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Pine Square Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Pelican Bay | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Oak Lane Apartments | 1BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
The Palms Apartments | A 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Ardendale Oaks Apartments | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMerrydale, Baton Rouge, LA
Ranked #42
Among neighborhoods in Baton Rouge, LA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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
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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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