Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Lake Charles Neighborhood of Lake Charles, LA from $600 (10 Rentals)

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200 W 11th
1 Bedroom Apartments

200 W 11th

200 W 11th StLake Charles, LA 70601
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450-480 10th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

450-480 10th St

450-480 10th StLake Charles, LA 70601
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2020 Elm
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2020 Elm

2020 Elm StLake Charles, LA 70601
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1710-1724 Ethel St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1710-1724 Ethel St

1710-1724 Ethel StLake Charles, LA 70601
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Chandler
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chandler

211 Louie StLake Charles, LA 70601
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1809 Ryan Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

1809 Ryan Street

1809 Ryan StLake Charles, LA 70601
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212 W 11th
2 Bedroom Apartments

212 W 11th

212 W 11th StLake Charles, LA 70601

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Downtown Lake Charles, Lake Charles, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Lake Charles Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Lake Charles area of Lake Charles, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Magnolia Heights priced from $656. Chandler has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable Downtown Lake Charles apartments for rent in Lake Charles, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Magnolia HeightsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$656
Chandlerchan11C1BR,1BA$745
Arbours at Bordeaux2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$810

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lake Charles, LA

As of March 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Lake Charles area is the $0.98 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at Arbours at Bordeaux in the in the Downtown Lake Charles neighborhood starting from $848. The second greatest value Downtown Lake Charles apartment is the chan11C Model at Chandler starting at $745 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the Downtown Lake Charles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Lake Charles apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arbours at Bordeaux1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.98
Chandlerchan11C1BR,1BA$1.01
Magnolia HeightsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Lake Charles, Lake Charles, LA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Lake Charles Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Lake Charles is Magnolia Heights which is listed at $656, while the average apartment in Downtown Lake Charles costs $1,250.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.