Apartments For Rent in Lake Charles, LA
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- PET FRIENDLY$1,527 - $2,295/mo1-3 Beds1-2 BathsNelson Pointe Apartment Homes | 5200 Nelson Rd #208,
Lake Charles, LA 70605 - PET FRIENDLY$1,533 - $1,848/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsCountry Club Pointe Apartment Homes | 2845 Country Club Rd #904,
Lake Charles, LA 70605 - SENIOR HOUSINGPET FRIENDLYINCOME RESTRICTED
- SPECIAL OFFER$1,210 - $1,635/mo1-3 Beds1-2 BathsCrescent at Country Club | 1531 Country Club Rd #12-1224,
Lake Charles, LA 70605 - $1,068 - $1,598/mo1-3 Beds1-2 BathsPrien Lake Reserve | 2700 Ernest St #7981531,
Lake Charles, LA 70601 - $1,380 - $1,975/mo1-3 Beds1-2 BathsEvergreen at River Oaks | 4650 Nelson Rd #1925,
Lake Charles, LA 70605 - $1,302 - $2,346/mo1-3 Beds1-2 BathsThe Legacy at Lake Charles | 5225 Elliott Rd #1524,
Lake Charles, LA 70605 - $941 - $1,100/mo1-3 Beds1-2 BathsThe Phoenix Apartments | 3619 Texas St #168-G,
Lake Charles, LA 70607 - Contact for priceStudio-3 Beds1-2 BathsThe Reserve at Country Club | 2130 Country Club Rd #5587126,
Lake Charles, LA 70605 - Contact for price2 Beds3 Baths155 Dr. Michael Debakey Drive | 155 Dr Michael Debakey Dr #62,
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What Locals Say about Lake Charles
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Lake Charles: lively, easygoing Gulf city with Cajun eats, festivals, quick drives, and waterside fun. People love the friendly vibe, short commutes, parks and water, good food, and family festivals. They gripe about traffic and the I-10 bridge, patchy transit and sidewalks, and some rough areas.
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Average Rent Trends in Lake Charles, LA
Rent in Lake Charles, LA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent stayed about the same in Jun 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Mar 2025.
| Month | Average rent |
|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | $1,013 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,090 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,029 |
| Oct 2025 | $950 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,000 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,025 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,100 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,150 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,139 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,175 |
| May 2026 | $1,200 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,200 |
Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type
In June 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Houses and Townhomes.
| 1 bed | 2 beds | 3 beds | 4 beds | All | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All home types | $950 | $1,122 | $1,625 | $1,600 | $1,195 |
| Townhomes | — | $1,275 | $2,150 | — | $2,150 |
| Apartments and Condos | $761 | $1,050 | $1,150 | — | $1,050 |
| Houses | $800 | $867 | $1,800 | $1,700 | $1,600 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Lake Charles, LA
- What is the average rent of an apartment in Lake Charles, LA?The average rent of an apartment in Lake Charles, LA is $1,039 per month. This is about 47% lower than the national average.
- What is the average rent of a house in Lake Charles, LA?The average rent of a house in Lake Charles, LA is $1,600 per month. This is about 18% lower than the national average.
- What is the average rent of a townhome in Lake Charles, LA?The average rent of a townhome in Lake Charles, LA is $2,150 per month. This is about 10% higher than the national average.
- When is the average rent cheapest in Lake Charles, LA?In the last year, the average rent in Lake Charles, LA was lowest in Oct 2025 when it was $950 per month.
- When is the average rent most expensive in Lake Charles, LA?In the last year, the average rent in Lake Charles, LA was highest in Mar 2025 when it was $1,100 per month.
- How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Lake Charles, LA?The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Lake Charles, LA is $950 per month. That is about $200 less than the cost of a studio apartment.
- How many available rental listings are in Lake Charles, LA?There are 125 available rental listings in Lake Charles, LA.
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