
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Calcasieu Parish, LA from $400 (55 Rentals)
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Fairview Crossing (AFFORDABLE HOUSING)

26 Hundred Residences

Magnolia Heights

210 N Beglis Pkwy

600 Avenue J

1030 Mildred St

Sulphur Springs

La Maison Apartments - AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Haltere at Lake Charles
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2321 Power Center Pkwy

2331 Power Center Pkwy

Morningside at Gerstner Place - 55+

The Reserve at Power Place

Peppermill Apts - Keeper

1001 McDonald Dr

710 Iris St

Le Jolliet

Capstone at the Oaks - 55+ Community

3042 Opelousas St
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710 Iris St

Vineyards at Iowa

The Manor at Lake Charles

508 W Lagrange

The Oaks Apartments

VILLAGE OF LAKE CHARLES /AFFORDABLE HOUSING

1109 Shasta St

Terrace Apartments

1801 Lake

Emerald Point Apartments
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Laurel Oak Village

Madrid Apartments

115 W Lagrange St

3801 Kirkman St

Valley View

518 E McNeese St

Bayberry

Chandler

Celeste

4407 Gladys St
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118-121 W Lagrange St

St. Charles Housing - Affordable Housing

200 W 11th

1605 W Common

205 W 11th

127 East Street

1623 4th St

417 W Logan St

Satsuma Village

Sulphur Retirement Community
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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 | $839 | $650 | $1,000 |
| Calcasieu Parish 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,050 | $489 | $1,749 |
| Calcasieu Parish 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,195 | $680 | $1,978 |
| Calcasieu Parish 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,370 | $695 | $2,253 |
| Calcasieu Parish 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,220 | $1,021 | $1,890 |
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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 Magnolia Heights in the Downtown Lake Charles neighborhood priced from $656. 600 Avenue J has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $689. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Calcasieu Parish apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Heights | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $656 |
| 600 Avenue J | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $689 |
| Sulphur Springs | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
| 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 |
| The Reserve at Power Place | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Morningside at Gerstner Place - 55+ | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| 26 Hundred Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Calcasieu Parish, LA
As of March 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Calcasieu Parish area is the $0.79 price per square foot 240 Gilmore Rd Model at 240 Gilmore Rd, Unit 240 B in the starting from $975. The second greatest value Calcasieu Parish apartment is the Imperial Poplar Model at Pecan Acres starting at $1,199 with a $0.99 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240 Gilmore Rd, Unit 240 B | 240 Gilmore Rd | 2BR,2BA | $0.79 |
| Pecan Acres | Imperial Poplar | 3BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Arbours at Bordeaux | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.72 |
| Capstone at the Oaks - 55+ Community | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.77 |
| Laurel Oak Village | lo21C | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Vineyards at Iowa | 1 BR Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Morningside at Gerstner Place - 55+ | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| 600 Avenue J | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Chandler | chan11C | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Magnolia Heights | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
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 Magnolia Heights which is listed at $656, while the average apartment in Calcasieu Parish costs $1,149.
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 22 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 $467 which is $682 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Calcasieu Parish.
Expert Rental Resources
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