Cheap Homes for Rent in Calcasieu Parish, LA from $650 (25 Rentals)

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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 $702. La Maison Apartments - AFFORDABLE HOUSING has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Calcasieu Parish apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Magnolia HeightsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$702
La Maison Apartments - AFFORDABLE HOUSING1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$725
CelesteCe11AdC1BR,1BA$745
Peppermill Apts - Keeper1 Bedroom|1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Sulphur Retirement Community1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$767

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Calcasieu Parish, LA

As of September 13, 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 3 Bedroom|2 Bath Model at Peppermill Apts - Keeper starting at $1,060 with a $0.89 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
Peppermill Apts - Keeper3 Bedroom|2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.89
Muller's LoftsOffice/Storage SpaceStudio ,$0.89
Flats on Walters3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$0.91
Capstone at the Oaks - 55+ CommunityTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.01
Laurel Oak Villagelo21C2BR,1BA$0.94
Satsuma VillageSA11MC1BR,1BA$0.97
Vineyards at Iowa1 BR Unit1BR,1BA$1.03
Chandlerchan11R1BR,1BA$1.08
La Maison Apartments - AFFORDABLE HOUSING1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.05

Frequently Asked Questions about Calcasieu Parish

What type of rentals are currently available in Calcasieu Parish?

There are currently 181 Apartments for Rent in Calcasieu Parish, LA with pricing that ranges from $625 to $7,500. There are also 73 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Calcasieu Parish ranging from $650 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Calcasieu Parish?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Calcasieu Parish ranges from $650 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,340.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Calcasieu Parish?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Calcasieu Parish range from $830 to $2,275, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,265 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,021.

Expert Rental Resources

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