Cheap Apartments for Rent in Westlake, LA from $400 (33 Rentals)

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1801 Lake
1 Bedroom Apartments

1801 Lake

1801 Lake StLake Charles, LA 70601

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Orange Navy
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Orange Navy

1885 E Farragut AveOrange, TX 77630
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Magnolia HeightsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$450
Sulphur Springs1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$640
26 Hundred ResidencesStudioStudio,1BA$650
600 Avenue J1BR1BR,1BA$689
International Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$700
Bayberrybb11BR,1BA$725
Haltere at Lake Charles1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$740
Chandlerchan11C1BR,1BA$745
Le Jolliet2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$760
Laurel Oak Villagelo21C2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
CelesteCe32KR3BR,2BA$0.92
Le Jolliet3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.78
Pecan AcresImperial Mimosa2BR,1.5BA$0.90
Laurel Oak Villagelo21C2BR,1BA$0.94
600 Avenue J1BR1BR,1BA$0.84
The Halston Apartments1B 1B1BR,1BA$1.11
Chandlerchan11R1BR,1BA$1.08
Bayberrybb11BR,1BA$1.13
Sulphur Springs1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.02
Magnolia HeightsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.71

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32 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

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45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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