Apartments For Rent in Lake Charles, LA
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2 BathsEncore At Power Center | 2770 Power Centre Pkwy #934,
Lake Charles, LA 70607
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Use arrow keys to navigateNEW - 2 DAYS AGOPET FRIENDLY$1,300 - $2,475/mo1-2 Beds1 BathBeau Chene Lake Charles | 4950 Weaver Rd #J10,
Lake Charles, LA 70605
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Use arrow keys to navigatePET FRIENDLY$1,650 - $1,985/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsNelson Pointe Apartment Homes | 5200 Nelson Rd #1106,
Lake Charles, LA 70605
Use arrow keys to navigatePET FRIENDLY$1,478 - $1,975/mo1-3 Beds1-2 BathsCountry Club Pointe Apartment Homes | 2845 Country Club Rd #116,
Lake Charles, LA 70605
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NEW - 22 HRS AGOSPECIAL OFFER$1,175 - $1,415/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsCrescent at Country Club | 1531 Country Club Rd #4-421,
Lake Charles, LA 70605
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NEW - 1 DAY AGOPET FRIENDLY$1,355 - $1,740/mo1-3 Beds1-2 BathsEvergreen at River Oaks | 4650 Nelson Rd #812,
Lake Charles, LA 70605
NEW - 1 DAY AGOSPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLY$1,241 - $1,641/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsThe Reserve at Country Club | 2130 Country Club Rd #12-1206,
Lake Charles, LA 70605
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NEW - 1 DAY AGOPET FRIENDLY$1,253 - $1,813/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsThe Legacy at Lake Charles | 5225 Elliott Rd #612,
Lake Charles, LA 70605
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PET FRIENDLY$860 - $1,017/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsThe Phoenix Apartments | 3619 Texas St #181-I,
Lake Charles, LA 70607
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What Locals Say about Lake Charles
Review Highlights
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 increased in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Mar 2025.
| Month | Average rent |
|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | $1,100 |
| 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 |
Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type
In May 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 | $871 | $1,095 | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,195 |
| Townhomes | — | $1,682 | $2,117 | — | $1,850 |
| Apartments and Condos | $775 | $850 | $1,200 | — | $856 |
| Houses | $750 | $995 | $1,600 | $1,700 | $1,500 |
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 $912 per month. This is about 53% 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 $1,500 per month. This is about 22% 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 $1,850 per month. This is about 4% lower 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 $871 per month. That is about $279 less than the cost of a studio apartment.
- How many available rental listings are in Lake Charles, LA?There are 141 available rental listings in Lake Charles, LA.
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