
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Calcasieu Parish, LA from $400 (61 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Calcasieu Parish.


720 Live Oak St

Fairview Crossing (AFFORDABLE HOUSING)

Capstone at the Oaks

26 Hundred Residences

600 Avenue J

Bayberry

Haltere at Lake Charles

2331 Power Center Pkwy
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2321 Power Center Pkwy

1030 Mildred St

Peppermill Apartments

St. Charles Housing - Affordable Housing

La Maison Apartments - AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Satsuma Village

Pecan Acres

420 Moss St
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419 Clarence St

3728 Opelousas St

630 Pryce St

Sulphur Springs

VILLAGE OF LAKE CHARLES /AFFORDABLE HOUSING
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2306 Fasske St

2701 Cline St

103 Park Ave

518 E McNeese St
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1346 S Post Oak Rd

3806 Swanee St

3801 Kirkman St
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Calcasieu Parish, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Calcasieu Parish?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcasieu Parish Studio Apartments | $928 | $650 | $1,950 |
| Calcasieu Parish 1 Bedroom Apartments | $984 | $235 | $1,600 |
| Calcasieu Parish 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,159 | $743 | $2,200 |
| Calcasieu Parish 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,407 | $750 | $2,444 |
| Calcasieu Parish 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,105 | $1,021 | $1,250 |
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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 Arbours at Lake Charles priced from $235. Capstone at the Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $640. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Calcasieu Parish apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbours at Lake Charles | 1 bed x 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $235 |
| Capstone at the Oaks | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $640 |
| Magnolia Heights | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $656 |
| 600 Avenue J | 1BR | 1BR,2BA | $689 |
| Bayberry | bb1 | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Haltere at Lake Charles | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Chandler | chan11C | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| Celeste | Ce11AdC | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| 26 Hundred Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Le Jolliet | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $760 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Calcasieu Parish, LA
As of November 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Calcasieu Parish 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 Calcasieu Parish apartment is the lo32C Model at Laurel Oak Village starting at $1,005 with a $0.87 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Calcasieu Parish apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155 Dr. Michael Debakey Drive | Balcony Apartment | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.83 |
| Laurel Oak Village | lo32C | 3BR,2BA | $0.87 |
| Le Jolliet | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.78 |
| Arbours at Lake Charles | 2 bed x 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| 268 Soileau Ln, Unit 12 | 268 Soileau Ln | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| The Phoenix Apartments | 2 x 1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.86 |
| 600 Avenue J | 1BR | 1BR,2BA | $0.84 |
| Capstone at the Oaks | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| Sulphur Springs | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.02 |
| Chandler | chan11C | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Calcasieu Parish Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Calcasieu Parish?
The cheapest apartment in Calcasieu Parish is Arbours at Lake Charles which is listed at $235, while the average apartment in Calcasieu Parish costs $1,376.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Calcasieu Parish?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 32 regular apartments in Calcasieu Parish that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Calcasieu Parish?
Cheap apartments in Calcasieu Parish have an average cost of $323 which is $1,053 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Calcasieu Parish.
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