
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Westlake, LA from $400 (33 Rentals)
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929 John Stine Rd

Magnolia Heights

Fairview Crossing (AFFORDABLE HOUSING)

26 Hundred Residences

Pecan Acres
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International Village Apartments

Bayberry

Haltere at Lake Charles

Celeste

Chandler

St. Charles Housing - Affordable Housing

Satsuma Village
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The Halston Apartments

Laurel Oak Village

Prien Lake Reserve

Evergreen at River Oaks

The Reserve at Power Place

The Reserve at Country Club
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103 Park Ave

1602 Moss St

1508 Ford St

735 Fall St

728 Clarence St

925 Gulf St

603 Fall St
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910 Prater Rd

2607 Elm St
Westlake, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Westlake?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Westlake Studio Apartments | $870 | $650 | $950 |
Westlake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $934 | $450 | $1,635 |
Westlake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,113 | $450 | $1,862 |
Westlake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,390 | $750 | $2,039 |
Westlake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,037 | $950 | $1,125 |
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Cheapest Available Westlake Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Westlake, LA is a 2 Beds unit found at Magnolia Heights in the Downtown Lake Charles neighborhood priced from $450. Sulphur Springs has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $640. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Westlake apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Magnolia Heights | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $450 |
Sulphur Springs | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $640 |
26 Hundred Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
600 Avenue J | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $689 |
International Village Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Bayberry | bb1 | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Haltere at Lake Charles | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
Chandler | chan11C | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
Le Jolliet | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $760 |
Laurel Oak Village | lo21C | 2BR,1BA | $810 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westlake, LA
As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westlake area is the $0.92 price per square foot Ce32KR Model at Celeste in the starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Westlake apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Le Jolliet starting at $874 with a $0.78 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Westlake apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Celeste | Ce32KR | 3BR,2BA | $0.92 |
Le Jolliet | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.78 |
Pecan Acres | Imperial Mimosa | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.90 |
Laurel Oak Village | lo21C | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
600 Avenue J | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $0.84 |
The Halston Apartments | 1B 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Chandler | chan11R | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Bayberry | bb1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Sulphur Springs | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
Magnolia Heights | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.71 |
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Best Local Schools in Westlake, LA
Western Heights Elementary School
S. P. Arnett Middle School
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Getting Around Westlake, LA
Walk Score®
32 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
45 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westlake Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Westlake Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Westlake Apartment is $450 at Magnolia Heights.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Westlake Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Westlake is starting from $450 at Magnolia Heights.
What is the most affordable Westlake Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Westlake Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Le Jolliet and starts from $874.
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Written by: Cheryl Bowman
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