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Mer Rouge, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mer Rouge Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mer Rouge, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Mary Lea Apartments priced from $575. Contempo Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mer Rouge apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mary Lea ApartmentsOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$575
Contempo Apartments1 Bedroom @ 663 SF1BR,1BA$600
Park Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$625
Shadow Forest ApartmentsForest 1.11BR,1BA$690
Shadow Wood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
Westchester SquareSm 1 Bed1BR,1BA$700
Creel PropertiesSTADIUM1BR,1BA$705
Westbrook Villa1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$725
Town & Country Apartment HomesOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$730
Murray Place1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mer Rouge, LA and Nearby

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mer Rouge area is the $0.82 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Bayou Park Apartments in the starting from $895. The second greatest value Mer Rouge apartment is the Three Bedroom / One and a half Bath Model at Town & Country Apartment Homes starting at $1,000 with a $0.93 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Mer Rouge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bayou Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.82
Town & Country Apartment HomesThree Bedroom / One and a half Bath3BR,1.5BA$0.93
Parkwood Townhomes and ApartmentsApartments2BR,1BA$0.80
Van MarkA11BR,1BA$1.04
Shadow Forest ApartmentsForest 1.11BR,1BA$0.85
Mary Lea ApartmentsOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.74
Murray Place1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.04
Frances Place Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$1.07
Shadow Wood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.95
Westchester SquareSm 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.06

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Getting Around Mer Rouge, LA

Walk Score®

23 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mer Rouge Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mer Rouge Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mer Rouge Apartment is $575 at Mary Lea Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mer Rouge is starting from $785 at Shadow Wood Apartments.

What is the most affordable Mer Rouge Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mer Rouge Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Westbrook Villa and starts from $875.

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