Cheap Apartments for Rent in Calcasieu Parish, LA from $400 (68 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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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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Celeste
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Celeste

2960 Lake StLake Charles, LA 70601

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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
La Maison Apartments - AFFORDABLE HOUSING1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$725
Bayberrybb11BR,1BA$725
Haltere at Lake Charles1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$740
Chandlerchan11C1BR,1BA$745
The Reserve at Power Place1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$749
Satsuma VillageSA11UPPR1BR,1BA$760
CelesteCe11AC1BR,1BA$785

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Calcasieu Parish, LA

As of May 09, 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
CelesteCe11AC1BR,1BA$1.00
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

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Calcasieu Parish?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Calcasieu Parish is at The Reserve at Country Club listed at $992.

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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