Cheap Apartments for Rent in Calcasieu Parish, LA from $400 (54 Rentals)

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2033 3rd St

Lake CharlesLA70601

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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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Celeste
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Celeste

2960 Lake StLake Charles, LA 70601
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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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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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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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Satsuma Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Satsuma Village

4404 Canal StLake Charles, LA 70605
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Acadian Oaks Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Acadian Oaks Apartments

710 W McNeese 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
Bayberrybb11BR,1BA$725
La Maison Apartments - AFFORDABLE HOUSING1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$725
CelesteCe11SPC1BR,1BA$735
Chandlerchan11C1BR,1BA$745
Satsuma VillageSA11MPR1BR,1BA$760
Sulphur Retirement Community1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$767
Vineyards at Iowa1 BR Unit1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Calcasieu Parish, LA

As of August 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Calcasieu Parish area is the $0.97 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 60% Model at Parkway Commons in the starting from $1,166. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parkway Commons3 Bedroom 60%3BR,2BA$0.97
Laurel Oak Villagelo32C3BR,2BA$0.87
Arbours at Bordeaux2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.89
Muller's LoftsOffice/Storage SpaceStudio ,$0.89
Capstone at the Oaks - 55+ CommunityTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.01
Vineyards at Iowa1 BR Unit1BR,1BA$1.03
600 Avenue J1BR1BR,1BA$0.93
Chandlerchan11R1BR,1BA$1.08
La Maison Apartments - AFFORDABLE HOUSING1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.05
CelesteCe11AdC1BR,1BA$1.09

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 600 Avenue J which is listed at $689, while the average apartment in Calcasieu Parish costs $1,504.

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 21 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 $493 which is $1,011 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Calcasieu Parish.

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