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4245 5th AveLake Charles, LA 70607
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Lake Charles, LA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lake Charles?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles Studio Apartments | $1,035 | $650 | $1,660 |
| Lake Charles 1 Bedroom Apartments | $971 | $625 | $1,600 |
| Lake Charles 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,102 | $700 | $2,400 |
| Lake Charles 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,424 | $830 | $1,984 |
| Lake Charles 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,875 | $1,250 | $6,500 |
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Getting Around Lake Charles, LA
Walk Score®
40 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
43 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Charles Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lake Charles?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lake Charles is under $815.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake Charles?
The cheapest apartment in Lake Charles is 600 Avenue J which is listed at $689, while the average apartment in Lake Charles costs $1,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lake Charles?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 20 regular apartments in Lake Charles that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lake Charles?
Cheap apartments in Lake Charles have an average cost of $277 which is $973 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Charles.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.
Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.
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Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.