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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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
Muller's Lofts1 br / 1 ba1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lake Charles, LA

As of January 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Lake Charles area is the $0.89 price per square foot Balcony Apartment Model at 155 Dr. Michael Debakey Drive in the in the Downtown Lake Charles neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Downtown Lake Charles apartment is the 1 br / 1 ba Model at Muller's Lofts starting at $950 with a $1.23 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.
155 Dr. Michael Debakey DriveBalcony Apartment2BR,2.5BA$0.89
Muller's Lofts1 br / 1 ba1BR,1BA$1.23
Chandlerchan11C1BR,1BA$1.01
Magnolia HeightsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04

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 $1,300.

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