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Merrydale
Baton Rouge, LA
Merrydale - Baton Rouge, LA
Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
A quiet community within minutes of Baton Rouge
Scenic
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Lush
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Rural
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Suburban
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Affordable
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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.
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Merrydale is $719 for one bedroom, $779 for two bedrooms, and $818 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Merrydale has increased by 7.8% in the past year.
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1 BR
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670 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$719/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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850 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$779/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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975 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$818/month
Average Rent
Transportation
34
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
38
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Reviews of Merrydale - Baton Rouge, LA
Niche Reviews
3 Reviews
Niche User
9 years and 7 months ago•Niche Review
Crime is everywhere, luckily where I live its not as bad as most urban places.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- The Botanic Garden at Independence Park
- Blackwater Conservation Area
- Cohn Arboretum
- Baton Rouge Zoo
- Frenchtown Road Conservation Area
Military Bases
Airports
- Baton Rouge Metro Ryan Field
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.