Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melrose Place Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $300 (23 Rentals)

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property at 1175 Monet Dr

$750 - $850

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1175 Monet Dr

Baton RougeLA70806

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Ardendale Oaks Apartments
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$832 - $1,159
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ardendale Oaks Apartments

2136 N Lobdell AveBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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property at 1654 Columbus Dunn Dr

$900

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1654 Columbus Dunn Dr

Baton RougeLA70802

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Melrose Place
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose Place

6776 Cezanne AveBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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Melrose Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose Manor

6737 E Harry DrBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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River Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Pines

5750 Florida BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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Clover Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Clover Place

644 Monet DrBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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Pine Square Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Square Villas

2888 Dougherty DrBaton Rouge, LA 70805
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Monet I
1 Bedroom Apartments

Monet I

770 Monet DrBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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Monet V
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Monet V

6635-6645 Harry DrBaton Rouge, LA 70806
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Melrose Place, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Melrose Place Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Melrose Place area of Baton Rouge, LA is a 2 Beds unit found at Dali Place priced from $725. Copper Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable Melrose Place apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dali Place2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$725
Copper RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$740
Scarlet OakOne Bedroom - Classic1BR,1BA$775
Bellecour Crossings1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$799
Come Home to Spanish OaksStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose Place, LA

As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melrose Place area is the $1.26 price per square foot 4x2 Model at Pelican Bay in the in the Goodwood neighborhood starting from $1,321. The second greatest value Melrose Place apartment is the Two Bed One Bath Model at Peaks of Baton Rouge - Ages 55+ Luxury Living starting at $995 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Goodwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melrose Place apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pelican Bay4x24BR,2BA$1.26
Peaks of Baton Rouge - Ages 55+ Luxury LivingTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.17
Dali Place3BR/1BA3BR,1BA$1.06
Provincial North ApartmentsOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1.17
Ardendale Oaks Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Scarlet OakOne Bed Townhome - Classic1BR,1BA$1.17
Bellecour Crossings1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.20
Copper RidgeStudioStudio ,1BA$1.43
Come Home to Spanish OaksStudio, 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.63

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Melrose Place, Baton Rouge, LA

Ranked #42

Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Melrose Place Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Melrose Place?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Melrose Place is under $1,194.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Melrose Place?

The cheapest apartment in Melrose Place is Copper Ridge which is listed at $770, while the average apartment in Melrose Place costs $1,321.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Melrose Place?

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 12 regular apartments in Melrose Place 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 Melrose Place?

Cheap apartments in Melrose Place have an average cost of $267 which is $1,054 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Melrose Place.

Expert Rental Resources

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