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Lake Charles, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lake Charles, LA

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Lake Charles, LA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lake Charles Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Lake Charles$1,250$6252883

Cheapest Available Lake Charles Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lake Charles, LA is a Studio unit found at 26 Hundred Residences priced from $650. 600 Avenue J in the Downtown Lake Charles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $689. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lake Charles apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
26 Hundred ResidencesStudioStudio,1BA$650
600 Avenue J1BR1BR,1BA$689
Pecan AcresImperial Wisteria1BR,1BA$719
Laurel Oak VillageloSTC1BR,1BA$760
Le Jolliet2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$760
CelesteCe11AdC1BR,1BA$790
Chandlerchan11C1BR,1BA$800
Satsuma VillageSA11UPC1BR,1BA$810
The Phoenix2 x 1.52BR,1BA$829
Bayberrybb11BR,1BA$835

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Charles, LA

As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake Charles area is the $0.76 price per square foot Standard Model at 155 Dr. Michael Debakey Drive in the in the Downtown Lake Charles neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Lake Charles apartment is the 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Model at The Reserve at Country Club starting at $1,570 with a $1.09 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Charles apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
155 Dr. Michael Debakey DriveStandard2BR,2.5BA$0.76
The Reserve at Country Club3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms3BR,2BA$1.09
4449 Brown St, Unit #44449 Brown St3BR,2BA$0.96
Fifth Avenue3B 2B3BR,2BA$0.74
The Oasis at SouthparkRetreat II2BR,2BA$1.11
Le Jolliet3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.78
Evergreen at River Oaks2D Upgraded2BR,2BA$1.00
The Phoenix2 x 1.52BR,1.5BA$0.90
Flats on Walters2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.00
600 Avenue J1BR1BR,1BA$0.93

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Charles

What type of rentals are currently available in Lake Charles?

There are currently 148 Apartments for Rent in Lake Charles, LA with pricing that ranges from $625 to $6,500. There are also 83 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake Charles ranging from $695 to $5,988.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lake Charles?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lake Charles ranges from $695 to $5,988 with an average monthly rent of $1,700.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lake Charles?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lake Charles range from $830 to $1,964, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $695 to $5,988. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,250.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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