Reserve At Joor
4663 Joor Rd,
Baton Rouge, LA 70814
$995 - $1,818
1-4 Beds
Area Guide
Merrydale Baton Rouge, LA
A quiet community within minutes of Baton Rouge
Scenic
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Lush
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Rural
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 June 2026, the average apartment rent in Merrydale is $719 for one bedroom, $779 for two bedrooms, and $822 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Merrydale has increased by 2.8% 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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$822/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Merrydale - Baton Rouge, LA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Not Bikeable
Bikeability
10
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Merrydale - Baton Rouge, LA, so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
30
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
40
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
20
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
30
/ 100
Recreation
Merrydale - Baton Rouge, LA provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Few to No Wellness Amenity Options Nearby
Wellness
10
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Merrydale - Baton Rouge, LA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
10
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
20
/ 100
Very Noisy
Quiet Score
20
/ 100
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Reviews of Merrydale - Baton Rouge, LA
Niche Reviews 
3 Reviews
Niche User
10 years and 1 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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.