
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merrydale Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $500 (19 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Merrydale area of Baton Rouge.


Bellemont Victoria I

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Merrydale, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Merrydale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrydale Studio Apartments | $700 | $700 | $700 |
| Merrydale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $858 | $745 | $964 |
| Merrydale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $995 | $800 | $1,367 |
| Merrydale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,176 | $925 | $1,580 |
| Merrydale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,761 | $1,761 | $1,761 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Merrydale Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA.
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Cheapest Available Merrydale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Merrydale area of Baton Rouge, LA is a Studio unit found at Meadowbrook Apartments priced from $700. The Palms Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Merrydale apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowbrook Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| The Palms Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Bellemont Victoria I | A2L | 1BR,1BA | $779 |
| Reserve At Joor | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $964 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merrydale, LA
As of April 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merrydale area is the $1.07 price per square foot A1P Model at Bellemont Victoria I in the in the Brookstown neighborhood starting from $799. The second greatest value Merrydale apartment is the 1X1 Model at Reserve At Joor starting at $964 with a $1.34 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellemont Victoria I | A1P | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Reserve At Joor | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| The Palms Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Meadowbrook Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.75 |
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How much rent can you afford?
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMerrydale, Baton Rouge, LA
Ranked #44
Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merrydale Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Merrydale?
The cheapest apartment in Merrydale is Meadowbrook Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Merrydale costs $1,761.
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 16 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 $758 which is $1,003 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merrydale.
Expert Rental Resources
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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