Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merrydale Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $500 (18 Rentals)

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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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Howell Place Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Howell Place Apartments

3942 W Brookstown DrBaton Rouge, LA 70805
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Merrydale - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Baton Rouge

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Baton Rouge by our Local Expert Melissa Maxwell. See how it ranks!

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Meadowbrook Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowbrook Apartments

3700 E Brookstown DrBaton Rouge, LA 70805
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5564 Regatta Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

5564 Regatta Dr

5564 Regatta DrBaton Rouge, LA 70811

Baton Rouge's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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5557 Charlene Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

5557 Charlene Dr

5557 Charlene DrBaton Rouge, LA 70811

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 The Palms Apartments priced from $800. Bellemont Victoria I has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $839. Here are the most affordable Merrydale apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Palms ApartmentsA 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
Bellemont Victoria IA2L1BR,1BA$839
Port Royal Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$846
Reserve At Joor1X11BR,1BA$964

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merrydale, LA

As of June 22, 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 A1P Model at Bellemont Victoria I starting at $889 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Brookstown 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
Bellemont Victoria IA1P1BR,1BA$1.19
Reserve At Joor1X11BR,1BA$1.34
The Palms ApartmentsA 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.48

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Merrydale, Baton Rouge, LA

Ranked #30

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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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 The Palms Apartments which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Merrydale costs $1,762.

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 18 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 $890 which is $872 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merrydale.

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