Cheap Apartments for Rent near Merrydale, LA from $556 (36 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Merrydale Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Merrydale, LA is a Studio unit found at Choctaw Lodge- Income Restricted in the Istrouma neighborhood priced from $600. Oakland Apartments & Cottages in the Goodwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merrydale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Choctaw Lodge- Income RestrictedStudio/efficiencyStudio,1BA$600
Oakland Apartments & CottagesApartment1BR,1BA$625
Park RegencySTU-AStudio,1BA$650
Dali Place2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$725
Copper RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$740
Park East ApartmentsA1L1BR,1BA$749
Zurqui on MohicanStudioStudio,1BA$755
St. Theresa Senior Housing1/11BR,1BA$775
Scarlet OakOne Bedroom - Classic1BR,1BA$775
Ardendale Oaks Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$778

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merrydale, LA and Nearby

As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merrydale area is the $1.19 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Square One in the in the North Baton Rouge neighborhood starting from $1,049. The second greatest value Merrydale apartment is the Shotgun Model at Hollywood Heights starting at $951 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Istrouma 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.
Square OneTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.19
Hollywood HeightsShotgun2BR,2BA$1.09
The Palms Apartments3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$1.09
Dali Place3BR/1BA3BR,1BA$1.06
Bellemont Victoria IA1P1BR,1BA$1.17
Ardendale Oaks Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.09
Scarlet OakOne Bed Townhome - Classic1BR,1BA$1.17
Oakland Apartments & CottagesCottage1BR,1BA$0.93
Park East ApartmentsA1L1BR,1BA$1.15
St. Theresa Senior Housing1/11BR,1BA$1.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merrydale Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Merrydale?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Merrydale is at Choctaw Lodge- Income Restricted listed at $600.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Merrydale Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Merrydale Apartment is $625 at Oakland Apartments & Cottages.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Merrydale Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Merrydale is starting from $725 at Dali Place.

What is the most affordable Merrydale Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Merrydale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Dali Place and starts from $795.

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