Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Lake Charles, LA from $625 (47 Rentals)

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2033 3rd St

Lake CharlesLA70601

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1801 Lake
1 Bedroom Apartments

1801 Lake

1801 Lake StLake Charles, LA 70601

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Madrid Apartments
1 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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Valley View
1 Bedroom Apartments

Valley View

4401 5th AveLake Charles, LA 70607
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Bayberry
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bayberry

1515 W McNeese StLake Charles, LA 70605
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Chandler
1 Bedroom Apartments

Chandler

211 Louie StLake Charles, LA 70601
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Celeste
1 Bedroom Apartments

Celeste

2960 Lake StLake Charles, LA 70601
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4407 Gladys St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4407 Gladys St

4407 Gladys StLake Charles, LA 70605
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1605 W Common
1 Bedroom Apartments

1605 W Common

1605 W Common 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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127 East Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

127 East Street

127 East StLake Charles, LA 70601
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118-121 W Lagrange St
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118-121 W Lagrange St

118-121 W Lagrange StLake Charles, LA 70605
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205 W 11th
1 Bedroom Apartments

205 W 11th

205 W 11th StLake Charles, LA 70601
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Flats on Walters
1 Bedroom Apartments

Flats on Walters

807 Walters StLake Charles, LA 70607
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2020 Elm
1 Bedroom Apartments

2020 Elm

2020 Elm StLake Charles, LA 70601
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1809 Ryan
1 Bedroom Apartments

1809 Ryan

1809 Ryan StLake Charles, LA 70601

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Charles Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake Charles?

The cheapest apartment in Lake Charles is 600 Avenue J which is listed at $689, while the average apartment in Lake Charles costs $1,150.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lake Charles?

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 4 regular apartments in Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles?

Cheap apartments in Lake Charles have an average cost of $526 which is $624 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Charles.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.