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Lake Charles, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lake Charles, LA

Pricing Updated: 04/12/2025

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$650110

Cheapest Available Lake Charles Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lake Charles, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Legacy at Lake Charles priced from $235. 26 Hundred Residences in the Downtown Lake Charles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lake Charles apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Legacy at Lake CharlesAcadiana1BR,1BA$235
26 Hundred ResidencesStudioStudio,1BA$650
600 Avenue J1BR1BR,1BA$689
Laurel Oak Villagelo11C1BR,1BA$725
Bayberrybb11BR,1BA$725
The Wilshire ApartmentsThe Lakewood1BR,1BA$740
Chandlerchan11C1BR,1BA$745
CelesteCe11AdC1BR,1BA$745
Le Jolliet2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$760
Pecan AcresImperial Dogwood2BR,1BA$809

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Charles, LA

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake Charles area is the $0.83 price per square foot Balcony Apartment Model at 155 Dr. Michael Debakey Drive in the in the Downtown Lake Charles neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Lake Charles apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Model at Prien Lake Reserve starting at $1,260 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Downtown Lake Charles neighborhood. 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 DriveBalcony Apartment2BR,2.5BA$0.83
Prien Lake Reserve3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$0.91
4449 Brown St, Unit #44449 Brown St3BR,2BA$0.92
Le Jolliet3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.78
The Phoenix Apartments2 x 1.52BR,1.5BA$0.88
600 Avenue J1BR1BR,1BA$0.84
Pecan AcresImperial Dogwood2BR,1BA$0.99
The Halston Apartments1B 1B1BR,1BA$1.11
Chandlerchan11R1BR,1BA$1.08
Laurel Oak Villagelo11PR1BR,1BA$1.12

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Charles

What type of rentals are currently available in Lake Charles?

There are currently 146 Apartments for Rent in Lake Charles, LA with pricing that ranges from $235 to $6,500. There are also 77 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 $1,722.

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 $1,984, 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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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