
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Lake Charles Neighborhood of Lake Charles, LA from $600 (6 Rentals)
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Downtown Lake Charles, Lake Charles, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Lake Charles?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Lake Charles 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,050 | $700 | $1,500 |
Downtown Lake Charles 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,765 | $800 | $3,000 |
Downtown Lake Charles 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,850 | $2,850 | $2,850 |
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There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Lake Charles Neighborhood of Lake Charles, LA.
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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 2 Beds unit found at Magnolia Heights priced from $450. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Magnolia Heights | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $450 |
Chandler | chan11C | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
1809 Ryan Street | Large | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lake Charles, LA
As of August 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Lake Charles area is the $0.82 price per square foot Non Balcony Model at 155 Dr. Michael Debakey Drive in the in the Downtown Lake Charles neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Downtown Lake Charles apartment is the Large Model at 1809 Ryan Street starting at $775 with a $0.86 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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155 Dr. Michael Debakey Drive | Non Balcony | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.82 |
1809 Ryan Street | Large | 1BR,1BA | $0.86 |
Woodring Apartments I & II | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Chandler | chan11R | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Magnolia Heights | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.71 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Lake Charles
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Lake Charles?
There are currently 31 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lake Charles, LA with pricing that ranges from $450 to $1,395. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Lake Charles ranging from $675 to $3,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Lake Charles?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Lake Charles ranges from $675 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,428.
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