
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Lake Charles Neighborhood of Lake Charles, LA from $600 (12 Rentals)
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Laurel Oak Village

709 Pryce St

501 Pryce St

1602 Moss St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Lake Charles?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Lake Charles Studio Apartments | $912 | $650 | $1,000 |
Downtown Lake Charles 1 Bedroom Apartments | $962 | $674 | $1,260 |
Downtown Lake Charles 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,008 | $810 | $1,350 |
Downtown Lake Charles 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,192 | $1,005 | $1,449 |
Downtown Lake Charles 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,250 | $1,250 | $1,250 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Lake Charles Neighborhood of Lake Charles, LA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Lake Charles Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Lake Charles area of Lake Charles, LA is a Studio unit found at 26 Hundred Residences priced from $650. Laurel Oak Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Downtown Lake Charles apartments for rent in Lake Charles, LA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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26 Hundred Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
Laurel Oak Village | lo11C | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Celeste | Ce11AdC | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
Chandler | chan11C | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
Encore At Power Center | The Beignet | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lake Charles, LA
As of March 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Lake Charles area is the $1.42 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Apartment Model at Woodring Apartments in the in the Downtown Lake Charles neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Downtown Lake Charles apartment is the chan11R Model at Chandler starting at $795 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Downtown Lake Charles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Lake Charles apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Woodring Apartments | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
Chandler | chan11R | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Encore At Power Center | The Pelican Alt | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Celeste | Ce11SPR | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Laurel Oak Village | lo11PR | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Erdace Apartments | HC-S2 | Studio ,1BA | $1.80 |
26 Hundred Residences | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.30 |
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Getting Around the Downtown Lake Charles Neighborhood in Lake Charles, LA
Walk Score®
61 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
61 / 100
Bikeable
Some 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 Downtown Lake Charles Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Lake Charles?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Lake Charles is under $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Lake Charles?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Lake Charles is Laurel Oak Village which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Downtown Lake Charles costs $1,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 21 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Lake Charles?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Lake Charles have an average cost of $249 which is $1,001 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Lake Charles.
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