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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Ample closet space
  • Convenient location
  • Spacious bedroom
  • Freshly renovated interior
  • Updated flooring
  • Refrigerator, stove

Location

601 South Cherry Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601, United States
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Management

BG Realty & Management LLC

Leasing office

(337) 270-5349

Property Overview

601 S. Cherry Street offers a freshly renovated interior, spacious bedroom, and ample closet space, making it an appealing choice. Its convenient location is complemented by proximity to a grocery store, just under three miles away. Additionally, the property ranks in the 89.47 percentile for value for money compared to similar listings in the area, indicating strong market positioning.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 601 S. Cherry Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 601 S. Cherry Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet friendly

Great for

  • Social life
  • Eco living

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath800 sqft$800 /mo1 unit availableUpdated two bedroom, one bath duplex located in Lake Charles. Section 8 Accepted!!! Pets: Small pets (under 25lbs) allowed with $300 non-refundable pet fee pet pet and $25 pet rent per month per pet. Restrictions apply. Electricity: Entergy Rent includes water, trash and lawn care. Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove Deposit: One month's rent or The Guarantors Income Requirements: 3X monthly rent Background check Credit check Apply: bgrealty. com 337-281-4391 Renters Liability Insurance required - $15.00 through management company required Resident Benefits Package Required - $42.50 Monthly - Includes: Up to $1k annually in accidental damage protection Free drain packs Credit reporting to build credit for rent payments Missed Appointment Fee Reimbursement Lockout Reimbursement Overnight Stay Reimbursement And so much more, all designed to improve your living experience and put money back into your pockets.

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Amenities for 601 S. Cherry Street

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Grounds

Outdoor Space

Services

Lawn CareWater Trash
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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HomeApartments in Lake Charles 601 S. Cherry Street

Updated two bedroom, one bath duplex located in Lake Charles. Section 8 Accepted!!! Pets: Small pets (under 25lbs) allowed with $300 non-refundable pet fee pet pet and $25 pet rent per month per pet. Restrictions apply. Electricity: Entergy Rent includes water, trash and lawn care. Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove Deposit: One month's rent or The Guarantors Income Requirements: 3X monthly rent Background check Credit check Apply: bgrealty. com 337-281-4391 Renters Liability Insurance required - $15.00 through management company required Resident Benefits Package Required - $42.50 Monthly - Includes: Up to $1k annually in accidental damage protection Free drain packs Credit reporting to build credit for rent payments Missed Appointment Fee Reimbursement Lockout Reimbursement Overnight Stay Reimbursement And so much more, all designed to improve your living experience and put money back into your pockets.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 601 S. Cherry Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 601 S. Cherry Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 601 S. Cherry Street
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
601 S. Cherry Street offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
601 S. Cherry Street goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 601 S. Cherry Street receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
601 S. Cherry Street is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 601 S. Cherry Street does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

601 S. Cherry Street is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • The area has transit options
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • A bustling neighborhood

Eco living

  • Public transit available nearby
  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • On-site recycling or composting options
  • 2 parks within a mile

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 601 S. Cherry Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Lacks images
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Rent trends in Lake Charles

2-bedroom apartments at 601 S. Cherry Street cost about 16% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Lake Charles.

Median rents as of Oct 5 2025.
Lake Charles
A table of studio rental data trends in Lake Charles
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,028
January 2024$755
February 2024$894
March 2024$825
April 2024$801
May 2024$975
June 2024$912
July 2024$945
August 2024$1,091
September 2024$1,208
October 2024$950
November 2024$898
December 2024$900
January 2025$900
February 2025$1,211
March 2025$1,231
April 2025$1,385
May 2025$1,248
June 2025$950
July 2025$1,025
August 2025$1,100
September 2025$1,444
October 2025$1,738

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$32,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $32,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $800.
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Schools near 601 S. Cherry Street

John J. Johnson II Elementary School

500 malcolm st

lake charles, LA, 70601

PK, K-2Public
B

Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School

1400 opelousas st

lake charles, LA, 70601

3-5Public
C

Jake Drost School for Exceptional Children

1100 n crocker st

sulphur, LA, 70663

PK, K-12Public
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Lake Charles near 601 South Cherry Street

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Points of interest for 601 South Cherry Street, Lake Charles

Groceries

6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 601 South Cherry Street

Market Basket
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Abe's Grocery & Market
1833 Gerstner Memorial Dr
Allende Grocery
1018 N Martin Luther King Hwy
Cajun Gypsy Corner Market LLC
729 Ryan St
Kwik Stop Food Store Inc
1414 N Prater St

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