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200 W 11th
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200 W 11th

200 W 11th StLake Charles, LA 70601
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115 W Lagrange St
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115 W Lagrange St

115 W Lagrange StLake Charles, LA 70605
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4407 Gladys St
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4407 Gladys St

4407 Gladys StLake Charles, LA 70605
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2020 Elm
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2020 Elm

2020 Elm StLake Charles, LA 70601
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405 East St
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405 East St

405 East StLake Charles, LA 70601

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211 Jefferson Dr
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211 Jefferson Dr

211 Jefferson DrLake Charles, LA 70605
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2608 Church St
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2608 Church St

2608 Church StLake Charles, LA 70615
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1152 Hodges St
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1152 Hodges St

1152 Hodges StLake Charles, LA 70601
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7645-7647 Ling Rd
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7645-7647 Ling Rd

7645-7647 Ling RdLake Charles, LA 70605

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Lake Charles 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 29, 2026

There are currently 3 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Lake Charles, LA neighborhoods that range in price from $702 to $1,465. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Lake Charles with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown Lake Charles3$1,225$702

Largest Available Lake Charles 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Lake Charles, LA is found at Villa Westlake and is 866 square feet priced from $1,582. Celeste has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 785 square feet and currently listed start at $775. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Lake Charles:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Villa WestlakeTHE SAMPSON 2866 Sq Ft$1,582
CelesteCe11CC785 Sq Ft$775
The Halston Apartments1B 1B745 Sq Ft$825
600 Avenue J1BR740 Sq Ft$689
Chandlerchan11R735 Sq Ft$745
Satsuma VillageSA11UPPR724 Sq Ft$760
The Reserve at Power Place1BR/1BA718 Sq Ft$812
La Maison Apartments - AFFORDABLE HOUSING1BR/1BA690 Sq Ft$725
Bayberrybb1640 Sq Ft$725
Magnolia HeightsOne Bedroom630 Sq Ft$702

Cheapest Available Lake Charles 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 29, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Lake Charles, LA is the 1BR Model starting from $689 at 600 Avenue J . The second most affordable Lake Charles 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at Magnolia Heights starting at $702 in the Downtown Lake Charles neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Lake Charles is currently $1,244. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Lake Charles:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
600 Avenue J1BR$689
Magnolia HeightsOne Bedroom$702
Bayberrybb1$725
La Maison Apartments - AFFORDABLE HOUSING1BR/1BA$725
Chandlerchan11C$745
Satsuma VillageSA11UPPR$760
CelesteCe11CC$775
The Reserve at Power Place1BR/1BA$812
The Halston Apartments1B 1B$825
Evergreen at River OaksA1 Classic$1,220

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Lake Charles Overview

If you’re looking into one of the many Lake Charles, LA apartments in the area, you’ve picked a unique city. The Calcasieu River, Lake Charles and numerous bayous make it an intensely scenic city and provide plenty to see and do if you love the outdoors.

Why live in Lake Charles, LA?

Lake Charles is one of those cities that are perfect if you want a taste of city life without the population density of a major city. It can’t be overstated how stunning the sunsets can be with the reflection of multiple water sources. The coast isn’t far away if you end up needing a little beach time and you’re easily close enough to the ocean to enjoy some fantastic seafood. With a warm climate year around, it truly is a place to be proud to call home. The people of the city are known for their laid back and friendly demeanor. You shouldn’t have much trouble fitting in as a result.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Lake Charles Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Lake Charles Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Lake Charles is $1,244.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Lake Charles Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Lake Charles is a 866 square feet unit starting from $1,582 at Villa Westlake.

What is the average size for Lake Charles 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Lake Charles is currently 752 sq ft.

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