
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Calcasieu Parish, LA from $400 (68 Rentals)
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720 Live Oak St

Fairview Crossing (AFFORDABLE HOUSING)

600 Avenue J

26 Hundred Residences

710 Iris St, Unit 302

Magnolia Heights

Sulphur Springs

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Haltere at Lake Charles
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The Reserve at Power Place

710 Iris St, Unit 203

Peppermill Apts - Keeper

Le Jolliet

605 1/2 Alamo St, Unit 623.5

710 Iris St, Unit 106

Vineyards at Iowa

1035 Giovanni St, Unit 11

The Halston Apartments

3728 Opelousas St
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419 Clarence St

305 Woodruff

Pecan Acres

Beau Chene Lake Charles

317 W School St, Unit A

ERDACE APARTMENTS

The Manor at Lake Charles

508 W Lagrange

The Oaks Apartments

VILLAGE OF LAKE CHARLES /AFFORDABLE HOUSING
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1801 Lake

Emerald Point Apartments

Laurel Oak Village

Madrid Apartments

115 W Lagrange St

The Meadows

518 E McNeese St

Bayberry

Valley View
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Chandler

4407 Gladys St

1623 4th St

200 W 11th

1605 W Common

205 W 11th

127 East Street

118-121 W Lagrange St

St. Charles Housing - Affordable Housing

Celeste
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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 | $1,379 | $575 | $7,500 |
| Calcasieu Parish 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,174 | $625 | $1,875 |
| Calcasieu Parish 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,458 | $749 | $2,500 |
| Calcasieu Parish 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,582 | $830 | $2,135 |
| 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 600 Avenue J | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $689 |
| Magnolia Heights | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $702 |
| Sulphur Springs | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
| La Maison Apartments - AFFORDABLE HOUSING | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Bayberry | bb1 | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Haltere at Lake Charles | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Chandler | chan11C | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| The Reserve at Power Place | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Satsuma Village | SA11UPPR | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
| Celeste | Ce11AC | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muller's Lofts | Office/Storage Space | Studio , | $0.89 |
| Benoit Townhomes | 2BR/2BA townhomes | 2BR,2BA | $0.83 |
| Celeste | Ce11AC | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Vineyards at Iowa | 1 BR Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| 600 Avenue J | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Chandler | chan11R | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| The Reserve at Power Place | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Haltere at Lake Charles | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| La Maison Apartments - AFFORDABLE HOUSING | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Laurel Oak Village | lo11C | 1BR,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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