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    2130 Country Club Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605
    STUDIO $875+
    1 BED $1,000+
    2+ BEDS $1,155+
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    4245 5Th Avenue, Lake Charles, LA 70607
    1 BED $740+
    2 BEDS $900+
    3 BEDS $1,099
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    5121 Bayview Parkway, Lake Charles, LA 70605
    2 BEDS $1,615+
    3 BEDS $1,775
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    2770 Power Center Pky, Lake Charles, LA 70607
    1 BED $969+
    2 BEDS $1,099+
    3 BEDS $1,349+
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    5225 Elliott Road, Lake Charles, LA 70605
    1 BED $975+
    2 BEDS $1,200+
    3 BEDS $1,938
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    5020 Pecan Acres St, Lake Charles, LA 70605
    1 BED $769
    2 BEDS $909
    3 BEDS $1,199
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    401 Division St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
    1 BED $614+
    2 BEDS $920+
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    5355 Southpark Dr., Lake Charles, LA 70607
    1 BED $966+
    2 BEDS $1,228+
    3 BEDS $1,469+
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    4950 Weaver Rd., Lake Charles, LA 70605
    1 BED $899+
    2 BEDS $1,175+
    3 BEDS $1,625+
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    2141 Country Club Rd., Lake Charles, LA 70605
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    2200 Bancroft St, Lake Charles, LA 70607
    1 BED $800
    2 BEDS $899
    3 BEDS $950
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    300 E Mcneese Street, Lake Charles, LA 70605
    STUDIO $2,832
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    700 Henning Dr, Sulphur, LA 70663
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    2 BEDS $720
    3+ BEDS $880
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Average rent in Lake Charles, LA

$1,024/mo Lake Charles, LA average rental price, July 2024
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Lake Charles, LA is $1,024.

Lake Charles, LA apartment rent ranges

About 38% of apartment rents in Lake Charles, LA range between $1,001-$1,500. Meanwhile, apartments priced over $1,501-$2,000 represent 7% of apartments. Around 44% of Lake Charles’s apartments are in the $701-$1,000 price range. 11% of apartments are priced between $501-$700.

Lake Charles, LA rent trends

Check out the average rent prices in Lake Charles by neighborhood.

Compared to the national average rent of $1,739, the average rent in Lake Charles, LA is $1,024.

Getting around in Lake Charles, LA

7 /100
Car-Dependent
32 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 7, Bike Score®: 32

Frequently asked questions

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

Prices and availability in Lake Charles, LA were last updated on 8 Sep 2024.

What are the best apartments in Lake Charles, LA?

The best apartments in Lake Charles, LA are: Country Club Cottages, Encore At Power Center, The Legacy at Lake Charles, The Oasis at Southpark and Pecan Acres.

What is the average rent in Lake Charles, LA?

The average rent in Lake Charles, LA is $1,024. Start your search for apartments in Lake Charles, LA now.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Lake Charles, LA?

The price range for a studio apartment in Lake Charles, LA is between $875 and $920. View all studio apartments in Lake Charles, LA.

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 $614 and $1,231. Browse all available 1-bedroom apartments in Lake Charles, LA now.

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 $899 and $1,703. Browse and find a 2-bedroom apartment in Lake Charles, LA.

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 $769 and $1,938. Browse all available 3-bedroom apartments in Lake Charles, LA.

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

In Lake Charles 42% of the housing is rented out compared to 58% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 7% of Lake Charles’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 50% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 42% are single-family rentals.

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

The average age of rental buildings in Lake Charles is 29 years old, with 49% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 2 stories, of which 97% are garden-style apartment communities, 3% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

What apartment floorplans are common in Lake Charles, LA?

Studio apartments in Lake Charles are around 0.2% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 34% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 46% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.

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Living in Lake Charles, LA

Lake Charles is the fifth biggest city in Louisiana, situated about 30 miles from the Gulf of Mexico in the southwest part of the state. It’s known for its amazing Creole and Cajun cuisine, as well as three different casinos and a bounty of historical places that add to the city’s charm. Lake Charles renters enjoy a typical southern climate of high humidity in the summer and moderate winters where the temperature doesn’t go much below the 50s. For renters who love golf, there are five public golf courses to enjoy year-round. The Creole Natural Trail is a popular outdoor recreation destination that offers boating, bird watching and hiking along 180 miles of roadway. Though it’s located about 200 miles away from New Orleans, Lake Charles does see its fair share of tourism during Mardi Gras, but it’s not quite as busy as The Big Easy’s French Quarter.

Renting in Lake Charles, LA

Lake Charles offers plenty of options for those who want to rent an apartment here. Most rental communities comprise two- to three-story buildings and offer amenities like outdoor pools, tennis courts and fitness centers. What’s more, the city has good public schools, so many young families tend to buy homes there to enjoy the community vibe that define the area. Lake Charles is more sparsely suburban than urban, with lots of green spaces and beautiful nature all around the city. There are plenty of lakes and rivers that run throughout Lake Charles, which makes it a beautiful and scenic place to live, especially if you enjoy being outside. For renters who enjoy live music, the scene there is ripe with jazz, country and bluegrass venues.

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Shopping in Lake Charles, LA

Prien Lake Mall is a large indoor shopping mall that was named after a small lake nearby. The anchor stores at this mall are JCPenney, Dillard’s and Kohl’s. There is also a Cinemark movie theater there that shows the latest movie releases. For more local shopping, renters go to the Cottage Shops Cultural District that has boutiques, art galleries, specialty home goods and restaurants located on Hodges Street. Farmer’s markets are very popular in the area, with the Charleston Farmers Market downtown every week on Saturday, right behind Historic City Hall. For regular grocery runs, renters have access to stores like Kroger and Albertsons along with big box stores like Walmart and Target in Prien Lake Plaza.

Transportation in Lake Charles, LA

Lake Charles has its own bus system called the Lake Charles Transit that runs five different bus routes throughout the city. There is also a Greyhound bus station and an Amtrak station that runs the Sunset Limited train that makes it easy for renters to travel between New Orleans, through Lake Charles and on a transcontinental journey to Los Angeles. For air travel, there is a regional airport in Lake Charles, but the closest international airports are in New Orleans or Houston, TX. There are domestic airports in Lafayette, about an hour away, and Baton Rouge, two hours away, for travel within the continental U.S.

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