
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melrose Place Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $400 (25 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Melrose Place area of Baton Rouge.


Dali Place

Copper Ridge

1175 Monet Dr

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Ardendale Oaks Apartments

Scarlet Oak
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Bellecour Crossings

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6777 Titian Ave

Pelican Bay

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River Pines

Clover Place
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4854 Osborne Ave

Monet I

Monet V

Come Home to Spanish Oaks

1308 N 44th St
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Melrose Place, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Melrose Place?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Place Studio Apartments | $752 | $740 | $760 |
| Melrose Place 1 Bedroom Apartments | $846 | $257 | $1,060 |
| Melrose Place 2 Bedroom Apartments | $950 | $725 | $1,497 |
| Melrose Place 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,223 | $556 | $1,714 |
| Melrose Place 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,446 | $1,321 | $1,572 |
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There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Melrose Place Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dali Place | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $725 |
| Copper Ridge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $740 |
| Scarlet Oak | One Bedroom - Classic | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Ardendale Oaks Apartments | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $781 |
| Bellecour Crossings | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose Place, LA
As of August 03, 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 2C Model at Cypress at Ardendale starting at $1,211 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Istrouma neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melrose Place apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelican Bay | 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Cypress at Ardendale | 2C | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Provincial North Apartments | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Dali Place | 3BR/1BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Ardendale Oaks Apartments | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Scarlet Oak | One Bed Townhome - Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Bellecour Crossings | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Peaks of Baton Rouge - Ages 55+ Luxury Living | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Copper Ridge | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.43 |
| Come Home to Spanish Oaks | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.63 |
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2.5Pet Friendly
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 $877.
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 11 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 $293 which is $584 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Melrose Place.
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