
New Apartments for Rent in Lake Charles, LA Under $2,000 (15 Rentals)


Watervue

26 Hundred Residences

Cottages at Morganfield

The Ihles Townhomes
Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs
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The Oasis at Southpark

Woodring Properties

The Legacy at Lake Charles

Le Jolliet

Erdace Apartments
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The Reserve at Country Club

Beau Chene Lake Charles

Encore At Power Center

Villa Westlake
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Lake Charles, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lake Charles?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Lake Charles Studio Apartments | $1,029 | $650 | $1,660 |
Lake Charles 1 Bedroom Apartments | $972 | $625 | $1,600 |
Lake Charles 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,125 | $700 | $2,400 |
Lake Charles 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,440 | $830 | $2,019 |
Lake Charles 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,375 | $2,250 | $6,500 |
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Getting Around Lake Charles, LA
Walk Score®
40 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
43 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about New Lake Charles Apartments
What is the Cheapest New apartment in Lake Charles?
Currently the most affordable New Apartment in Lake Charles is at Erdace Apartments listed at $950.
How much is the average rent for a New Lake Charles Apartment?
The average rent for a New Apartment in Lake Charles is $1,143.
What is the largest New Lake Charles Apartment for rent?
Today's New apartment with the most square footage in Lake Charles is a 1,273 square feet unit starting from $999 at Woodring Properties.
What is the average size for Lake Charles New Apartments for rent?
The average size for a New rental in Lake Charles is currently at 629 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
Written by: Bobbi Jackson
If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters
Written by: Sandy Baker
Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Written by: Brandie Parton
As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.