Bellemont Victoria I
3225 Victoria Dr,
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
$765 - $1,069 | 1-3 Beds
Merrydale
Baton Rouge, LA
Merrydale - Baton Rouge, LA
Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
A quiet community within minutes of Baton Rouge
Scenic
•
Lush
•
Rural
•
Suburban
•
Affordable
•
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 March 2025, the average apartment rent in Merrydale is $654 for one bedroom, $747 for two bedrooms, and $825 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Merrydale has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.
-
1 BR
-
670 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
-
$654/month
Average Rent
-
2 BR
-
850 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
-
$747/month
Average Rent
-
3 BR
-
975 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
-
$825/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
Current Resident
6 years and 2 months ago•Niche Review
I liked the general quiet of Merrydale years ago; however, nowadays I hear gunshots throughout the night, and it can be a bit unnerving. Also, the roads, sidewalks, infrastructure in general is horrible.
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
Top Apartments in Merrydale
Houses for Rent in Merrydale
Property Management Companies
Greystar
-
3,220
Communities
-
893,527
Units
-
828
Cities
Willow Bridge
-
698
Communities
-
188,361
Units
-
315
Cities
AMC
-
648
Communities
-
127,069
Units
-
257
Cities
RPM
-
618
Communities
-
162,762
Units
-
234
Cities
FPI Management
-
615
Communities
-
105,593
Units
-
216
Cities
Cushman & Wakefield
-
546
Communities
-
125,797
Units
-
278
Cities
Search Nearby Rentals
Nearby City Rentals
Nearby Neighborhood Rentals
Nearby House Rentals
Nearby Neighborhood Guides
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 February 2025.