Cheap Apartments for Rent in Calcasieu Parish, LA from $400 (65 Rentals)

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508 W Lagrange
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

508 W Lagrange

508 W Lagrange StLake Charles, LA 70605
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Terrace Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Apartments

155 E Parkway DrLake Charles, LA 70605
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1801 Lake
1 Bedroom Apartments

1801 Lake

1801 Lake StLake Charles, LA 70601
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Laurel Oak Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel Oak Village

1045 Walters StLake Charles, LA 70607
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Madrid Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Madrid Apartments

3201 2nd AveLake Charles, LA 70601
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115 W Lagrange St
1 Bedroom Apartments

115 W Lagrange St

115 W Lagrange StLake Charles, LA 70605
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The Meadows
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Meadows

2149 Brookmead CtLake Charles, LA 70607
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Bayberry
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bayberry

1515 W McNeese StLake Charles, LA 70605
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Valley View
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valley View

4401 5th AveLake Charles, LA 70607
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Chandler
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chandler

211 Louie StLake Charles, LA 70601
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Celeste
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Celeste

2960 Lake StLake Charles, LA 70601
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4407 Gladys St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4407 Gladys St

4407 Gladys StLake Charles, LA 70605
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200 W 11th
1 Bedroom Apartments

200 W 11th

200 W 11th StLake Charles, LA 70601
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1605 W Common
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1605 W Common

1605 W Common StLake Charles, LA 70601
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205 W 11th
1 Bedroom Apartments

205 W 11th

205 W 11th StLake Charles, LA 70601
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127 East Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

127 East Street

127 East StLake Charles, LA 70601
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118-121 W Lagrange St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

118-121 W Lagrange St

118-121 W Lagrange StLake Charles, LA 70605
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Cheapest Available Calcasieu Parish Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Calcasieu Parish, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at 600 Avenue J priced from $689. Magnolia Heights in the Downtown Lake Charles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $702. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Calcasieu Parish apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
600 Avenue J1BR1BR,1BA$689
Magnolia HeightsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$702
Sulphur Springs1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$715
Laurel Oak Villagelo11C1BR,1BA$725
Bayberrybb11BR,1BA$725
La Maison Apartments - AFFORDABLE HOUSING1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$725
Haltere at Lake Charles1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$740
Chandlerchan11C1BR,1BA$745
CelesteCe11AdC1BR,1BA$745
The Reserve at Power Place1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$749

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Calcasieu Parish, LA

As of June 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Calcasieu Parish area is the $0.89 price per square foot Office/Storage Space Model at Muller's Lofts in the in the Downtown Lake Charles neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Calcasieu Parish apartment is the 2BR/2BA townhomes Model at Benoit Townhomes starting at $906 with a $0.83 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Calcasieu Parish apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Muller's LoftsOffice/Storage SpaceStudio ,$0.89
Benoit Townhomes2BR/2BA townhomes2BR,2BA$0.83
Pecan AcresImperial Dogwood2BR,1BA$1.05
Vineyards at Iowa1 BR Unit1BR,1BA$1.03
600 Avenue J1BR1BR,1BA$0.93
Chandlerchan11R1BR,1BA$1.08
The Reserve at Power Place1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.04
Haltere at Lake Charles1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.06
La Maison Apartments - AFFORDABLE HOUSING1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.05
Laurel Oak Villagelo11C1BR,1BA$1.08

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Calcasieu Parish Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Calcasieu Parish Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Calcasieu Parish Apartment is $689 at 600 Avenue J.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Calcasieu Parish Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Calcasieu Parish is starting from $850 at Chandler.

What is the most affordable Calcasieu Parish Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Calcasieu Parish Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Vineyards at Iowa and starts from $997.

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