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$1,500 Total Monthly Price

5636 Benson Dr

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Baton Rouge, LA 70812

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Beds Baths Average SF
3 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 3 Br 2 Baths 2 Baths 2 Ba 1,200 SF

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

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About This Property

FREE RENT for the first TWO if rented by December 1, 2019! Family oriented neighborhood. Elementary school within walking distance. This home has been renovated from the ceiling to the floors. All fixtures all brand new. Students are welcome to apply. This house is approximately 10 miles from Southern University. A MUST SEE!

5636 Benson Dr is a house located in E Baton Rouge County and the 70812 ZIP Code. This area is served by the East Baton Rouge Parish School District attendance zone.

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Location
5636 Benson Dr, Baton Rouge,
LA 70812
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Neighborhood

Located about seven miles northeast of Downtown Baton Rouge, Merrydale is a predominantly residential community covered in lush greenery. Merrydale’s natural beauty contributes to its overall laidback vibe, along with its community-oriented atmosphere.

Merrydale offers a wide variety of affordable apartments and houses available for rent on tree-dense streets. Options for outdoor recreation abound at Maplewood Park, Hooper Road Park, North Sherwood Forest Community Park, and Blackwater Conservation Area. Residents enjoy the community’s secluded feel, along with its great schools and easy access to Downtown Baton Rouge. Commuting and traveling from Merrydale is simple with convenience to U.S. 190, I-110, and Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 789 Sq Ft $745 $862 $964
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 904 Sq Ft $800 $983 $1,367
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1103 Sq Ft $850 $1,081 $1,342
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 1505 Sq Ft $1,596 $1,720 $1,761
Amenities
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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Baton Rouge Community College
Drive: 11 min 5.2 mi
Southern Univ., Baton Rouge
Drive: 12 min 6.2 mi
Louisiana State University
Drive: 21 min 11.9 mi
5636 Benson Dr is within 11 minutes or 5.2 miles from Baton Rouge Community College. It is also near Southern Univ., Baton Rouge and Louisiana State University.
Schools
Glen Oaks Park Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
446 Students
Attendance Zone
Grades 6-8
129 Students
Attendance Zone
Glen Oaks Senior High School
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
679 Students
Attendance Zone
Second Chance Academy College
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
Fourth District Baptist Academy
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
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Transportation

5636 Benson Dr is near Baton Rouge Metro Ryan Field, located 4.5 miles or 9 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Baton Rouge Metro Ryan Field
 Drive: 9 min 4.5 mi

Walkability Near 5636 Benson Dr Baton Rouge, LA 70812

Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 5636 Benson Dr.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Colonial Plaza
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Monterrey Plaza
Drive: 6 min 3.4 mi
Greenway Shopping Center
Drive: 6 min 3.5 mi
5636 Benson Dr has 3 shopping centers within 3.5 miles, which is about a 6-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
The Botanic Garden at Independence Park
 Drive: 11 min 4.9 mi
Blackwater Conservation Area
 Drive: 9 min 5.2 mi
Cohn Arboretum
 Drive: 13 min 7.3 mi
Baton Rouge Zoo
 Drive: 17 min 8.6 mi
Louisiana Art & Science Museum
 Drive: 16 min 9.2 mi
5636 Benson Dr has 5 parks within 9.2 miles, including Blackwater Conservation Area, The Botanic Garden at Independence Park, and Cohn Arboretum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Seaside Health System
Drive: 12 min 5.5 mi
Baton Rouge Behavioral Hospital
Drive: 11 min 5.5 mi
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
Drive: 12 min 5.8 mi
5636 Benson Dr has 3 hospitals within 5.8 miles, the nearest is Seaside Health System which is 5.5 miles away and a 12 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hammond Air Guard Station
Drive: 64 min 49.0 mi
5636 Benson Dr is 49.0 miles and a 64 minute drive from Hammond Air Guard Station.

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