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Houses for Rent in Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA

21 Rentals Available Nearby
Houses for Rent in Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA. 21 Rentals Available Nearby
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    3737 Maywood Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
    2 BEDS $985
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    4374 Monroe Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
    3 BEDS $1,200
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    2446 Balis Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
    5 BEDS $750
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    3540-B North Foster Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70805
    2 BEDS $1,200
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    2504 Edgewood Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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    5022 Shelley Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70805
    3 BEDS $1,000
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    1645 Olive Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
    3 BEDS $1,200
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    3830 Shelley Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70805
    3 BEDS $800
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    1871 South Woodhaven Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70815
    3 BEDS $2,000
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    175 Hazel, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
    2 BEDS $1,100
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    5553 Paige St, Baton Rouge, LA 70811
    3 BEDS $1,250
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    1920 Goudchaux, Scotlandville, LA 70807-6316
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    4 BEDS $1,268
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    1131 Ave C, Port Allen, LA 70767
    4 BEDS $1,800
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    4847 Juniper Park Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
    3 BEDS $2,300
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    477 Highland Creek Parkway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • 5840 Parkforest Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70816
  • 5840 Parkforest Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70816
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    1225 Gentle Wind Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70820
    4 BEDS $3,400
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    1431 Fraternity St, Baton Rouge, LA 70807
    2 BEDS $850
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    1427 Fraternity Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70807
    3 BEDS $850
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    4635 Mendocino Way, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
    4 BEDS $2,350
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    14146 Poydras Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
    3 BEDS $1,500
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    1489 S Peck Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
    3 BEDS $1,900
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    10354 Springdale Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
    3 BEDS $1,800
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    203 North Kirkland Drive, Brusly, LA 70719
    3 BEDS $1,500
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Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA rent trends

Rental prices in Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA have increased by 5.83% over the past year. The average rent moved from $851 to $900.

Average rent in Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA

$900/mo Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA average rental price, October 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA is around $900.

    What's the typical rent budget in Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA?

    A share of 78% of apartments in Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 19% of Melrose's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 3% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA (78%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Melrose, LA

    47 /100
    Car-Dependent
    45 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 47, Bike Score®: 45

    Frequently asked questions

    What are the advantages of renting a house in Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA?

    Renting a house in Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA?

    Houses for rent in Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA are usually located in non-central areas.

    Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA demographics

    • 28,551Total Population
    • 15,564 Female
      12,987 Male
    • 34Median Age

    In total, Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA has 28,551 residents, 15,564 women and 12,987 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Melrose’s population is 34.

    Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA households

    • 5,730 Family
      6,530 Non-family
    • 2,853 Children
      9,407 No Children
    • 12,260Total Number of Households
    • 2Average People Per Household
    • $53,430Median Household Income

    There is a total of 12,260 households in Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA. Of these, 2,853 have children and 9,407 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 5,730 family households and 6,530 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Melrose is 2 people, on average. The median household annual income in Melrose equals $53,430, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,086.

    Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 4% of the population in Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA have no high school education, 35% went to high-school, and 20% have partially completed college. Moreover, 4% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 22% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 14% hold a Graduate Degree.

    Renting a house in Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA

    Regardless of the type of house you are going to rent, location is important. We have 25 properties listed in Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA to choose from, with prices ranging from $750 to $3,400. That can be quite a lot to choose from. If you’re on a tight budget and are looking for cheap houses for rent, make your life easier and set up a maximum price filter in the top menu. You may be renting on a budget and 1 bedroom duplexes will do just fine or you may be able to spend a bit more and are looking at 4 bedroom single family homes for rent. Either way, choose wisely. Don’t fall for the impeccable lawn or a pool. Although these things are nice to have they aren’t worth a penny if you’re not able to enjoy them because of loud neighbors or a lack of time. Speaking of lack of time…

    Renting a house with children

    There are 21 properties in Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA listed for rent right now with prices ranging from $750 to $3,400. But if you have children there’s so much more to consider. A resource we all seem to lack: time. Avoiding a nightmare commute may be more important than deciding between a 2 bedroom or a 3 bedroom house. Although you could spend several hours in the car with your children and count it as family time, it’d be much nicer to spend this time around the dinner table. When you’re browsing through our rental homes, keep in mind the dreaded morning kindergarten-school-office Bermuda Triangle that is swallowing precious time out of your life. Draw a radius or a polygon around the school or the kindergarten you’ve chosen in Melrose, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA and explore all the homes for rent located close by. Finding a house close to your kids’ school will drastically cut down your commute time. It will also help you see other things in your life more clearly, generally speaking. After all, choosing from 21 houses can be complicated and you’ve managed just fine.

    Finding a home nearby is easier than you think. Check out our Apartments Near Me page and take your pick!