Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merrydale Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $500 (19 Rentals)

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5564 Regatta Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

5564 Regatta Dr

5564 Regatta DrBaton Rouge, LA 70811
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5557 Charlene Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

5557 Charlene Dr

5557 Charlene DrBaton Rouge, LA 70811
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Park Forest Townhouses
2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Forest Townhouses

4055 N Sherwood Forest 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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Lone Oak Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lone Oak Apartments

3303 Lone Oak DrBaton 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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Signature Two Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Signature Two Apartments

3942 W Brookstown DrBaton Rouge, LA 70805
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Evangeline Place Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Evangeline Place Apartments

4747 Annette StBaton 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!

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. Reserve At Joor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,139. Here are the most affordable Merrydale apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Palms ApartmentsThe Palms Apartments (1 Bed/1 Bath)1BR,1BA$800
Reserve At Joor3X23BR,2BA$1,139
Bellemont Victoria IC2L3BR,3BA$1,189

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merrydale, LA

As of August 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merrydale area is the $0.78 price per square foot C2L Model at Bellemont Victoria I in the in the Brookstown neighborhood starting from $1,189. The second greatest value Merrydale apartment is the 2X2 Model at Reserve At Joor starting at $1,198 with a $1.14 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.
Bellemont Victoria IC2L3BR,3BA$0.78
Reserve At Joor2X22BR,2BA$1.14
The Palms ApartmentsThe Palms Apartments (1 Bed/1 Bath)1BR,1BA$1.47

Academics, Apartments, and Authentic Jambalaya: Living the College Rental Life in Baton Rouge

Discover Baton Rouge's big-city vibe, historic charm, and famous Cajun/Creole cuisine. Your Local Expert explores LSU, Southern University, FranU, and more, helping you find the perfect diverse neighborhood and apartment to fit your student life and budget.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Merrydale, Baton Rouge, LA

Ranked #44

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

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merrydale Apartments

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 7 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 $759 which is $236 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merrydale.

Expert Rental Resources

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