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Lake Charles, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lake Charles, LA

Pricing Updated: 06/11/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Lake Charles, LA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lake Charles Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Lake Charles$1,072$62582

Cheapest Available Lake Charles Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lake Charles, LA is a Studio unit found at 26 Hundred Residences in the Downtown Lake Charles neighborhood priced from $650. 600 Avenue J in the Downtown Lake Charles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $689. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lake Charles apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
26 Hundred ResidencesStudioStudio,1BA$650
600 Avenue J1BR1BR,1BA$689
Pecan AcresImperial Wisteria1BR,1BA$699
Bayberrybb11BR,1BA$725
Laurel Oak Villagelo11C1BR,1BA$725
CelesteCe11SPC1BR,1BA$735
The Wilshire ApartmentsThe Lakewood1BR,1BA$740
Chandlerchan11C1BR,1BA$745
Satsuma VillageSA11MPR1BR,1BA$760
Le Jolliet2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$760

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Charles, LA

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake Charles area is the $1.00 price per square foot 4449 Brown St Model at 4449 Brown St, Unit #4 in the starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Lake Charles apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Le Jolliet starting at $874 with a $0.78 price per square foot in the Downtown Lake Charles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Charles apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4449 Brown St, Unit #44449 Brown St3BR,2BA$1.00
Le Jolliet3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.78
268 Soileau Ln, Unit 6268 Soileau Ln2BR,1BA$0.93
600 Avenue J1BR1BR,1BA$0.84
The Halston Apartments1B 1B1BR,1BA$1.11
Chandlerchan11R1BR,1BA$1.08
The Phoenix Apartments1 x 11BR,1BA$1.12
Laurel Oak Villagelo11PR1BR,1BA$1.12
Pecan AcresImperial Wisteria1BR,1BA$1.09
Bayberrybb11BR,1BA$1.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Charles

What type of rentals are currently available in Lake Charles?

There are currently 147 Apartments for Rent in Lake Charles, LA with pricing that ranges from $625 to $2,500. There are also 82 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake Charles ranging from $695 to $5,988.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lake Charles?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lake Charles ranges from $695 to $5,988 with an average monthly rent of $1,683.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lake Charles?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lake Charles range from $830 to $2,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $5,988. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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