Cheap Apartments for Rent in Calcasieu Parish, LA from $400 (59 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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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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Laurel Oak Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel Oak Village

1045 Walters StLake 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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4407 Gladys St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4407 Gladys St

4407 Gladys StLake Charles, LA 70605
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Chandler
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chandler

211 Louie StLake Charles, LA 70601

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Celeste
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Celeste

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

Satsuma Village

4404 Canal 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arbours at Lake Charles1 bed x 1 bath1BR,1BA$235
Capstone at the OaksOne Bed1BR,1BA$640
Magnolia HeightsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$656
Laurel Oak VillageloSTC1BR,1BA$660
600 Avenue J1BR1BR,2BA$689
Bayberrybb11BR,1BA$725
Haltere at Lake Charles1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$740
Chandlerchan11C1BR,1BA$745
CelesteCe11AdC1BR,1BA$745
Peppermill Apts - Keeper1 Bedroom|1 Bath1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Calcasieu Parish, LA

As of February 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Calcasieu Parish area is the $0.89 price per square foot Balcony Apartment Model at 155 Dr. Michael Debakey Drive in the in the Downtown Lake Charles neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Calcasieu Parish apartment is the 4 Bedroom Model at Sulphur Springs starting at $1,025 with a $0.82 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.
155 Dr. Michael Debakey DriveBalcony Apartment2BR,2.5BA$0.89
Sulphur Springs4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.82
1700 Mignonette Ln, Unit # A1700 Mignonette Ln2BR,1.5BA$0.92
Peppermill Apts - Keeper3 Bedroom|2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.89
Le Jolliet3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.78
600 Avenue J1BR1BR,2BA$0.84
Capstone at the OaksOne Bed1BR,1BA$0.80
Vineyards at Iowa1 BR Unit1BR,1BA$1.03
Chandlerchan11C1BR,1BA$1.01
Magnolia HeightsOne Bedroom1BR,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 Arbours at Lake Charles which is listed at $235, while the average apartment in Calcasieu Parish costs $1,250.

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 37 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 $448 which is $802 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Calcasieu Parish.

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