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Apartments for Rent in Lake Charles, LA

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When were prices and availability in Lake Charles, LA last updated?

Prices and availability in Lake Charles, LA were last updated on 22 Jun 2026.

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What is the average rent in Lake Charles, LA?

The average rent in Lake Charles, LA is $1,048.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lake Charles, LA?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lake Charles, LA is between $950 and $2,475.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Lake Charles, LA?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Lake Charles, LA is between $850 and $2,475.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Lake Charles, LA?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Lake Charles, LA is between $950 and $2,475.

What type of rental buildings are in Lake Charles, LA?

In Lake Charles 39% of the housing is rented out compared to 61% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 8% of Lake Charles's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 49% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 41% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Lake Charles, LA?

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Lake Charles are about 27 years old, on average. Of these, 57% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 2 stories. About 97% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 3% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

What apartment floorplans are common in Lake Charles, LA?

Rental apartments in Lake Charles come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 0.2% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 33% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 48% of all rentals in Lake Charles. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

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