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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Fitness center
  • Car care center
  • On-site swimming pool
  • Newly-remodeled apartments
  • Pet-friendly

Location

5200 Nelson Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605, USA
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Property Overview

Nelson Pointe Apartment Homes stands out for its strong value, high-quality amenities, and convenient location, earning an 8.3 expert rating with especially high marks for price, amenities, and location. It also offers a fitness center, car care center, on-site swimming pool, newly-remodeled apartments, and a pet-friendly setting, with nearby transit, walkable access, and local spots that support an active social and wellness-oriented lifestyle.

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

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Nelson Pointe Apartment Homes is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Nelson Pointe Apartment Homes 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

  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby
  • Fireplace

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Social life
  • Wellness

Floor plans

Nelson Pointe Apartment Homes - A1 bed1 bath650 sqft$1,407 /mo
Nelson Pointe Apartment Homes - B1 bed1 bath710 sqft$1,483 /mo
Nelson Pointe Apartment Homes - C2 bed1 bath843 sqft$1,516 /mo
Nelson Pointe Apartment Homes - D2 bed2 bath1,053 sqft$1,736 /mo
Nelson Pointe Apartment Homes - E2 bed2 bath1,090 sqft$1,777 /mo
Nelson Pointe Apartment Homes - F3 bed2 bath1,206 sqft$1,993 /mo

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Amenities for Nelson Pointe Apartment Homes

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningCeiling Fan
FireplaceFurnished

Appliances

In-Unit Laundry

Building

Cats OKControlled Access
Dogs OKFitness Center

Grounds

Swimming Pool

Services

On-Site Management
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

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About Nelson Pointe Apartment Homes

HomeApartments in Lake Charles Nelson Pointe Apartment Homes

Winner of 2024 Property Management Company of the Year by the Acadiana Apartment Association! Welcome to Nelson Pointe Apartment Homes, a community of luxury apartments in Lake Charles, Louisiana. If a central location, spacious floor plans, and incredible amenities are what you’re looking for in an ideal apartment, then come home to our upscale community. From an on-site swimming pool and fitness center to a car care center and resident clubhouse, there is much to explore at Nelson Pointe Apartment Homes. Best of all, we are a pet-friendly apartment community welcoming your dogs and cats with ease. Newly-Remodeled Apartments Now Available with Amazing Upgrades. Tour today.


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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Nelson Pointe Apartment Homes is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Nelson Pointe Apartment Homes 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 Nelson Pointe Apartment Homes
Price·9A 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.
Nelson Pointe Apartment Homes stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
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.
Nelson Pointe Apartment Homes 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, Nelson Pointe Apartment Homes 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.
Nelson Pointe Apartment Homes 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 Nelson Pointe Apartment Homes does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
Nelson Pointe Apartment Homes provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Reviews from the web

Showing 8 highest rated

As an empty nester I could not think of a more perfect place to live. The management staff, Kate and Gisele, along with the other office, grounds and maintenance crews have provided us with nothing short of five star living. This beautiful, quiet, gated community has everything we need, on-site, that provides the lifestyle we have come to deserve. The community amenities, upgraded apartment features, rental price bundle package and technology truly brings Nelson Pointe Apartment Homes to the forefront of luxury living. It's good to be home!

Christine Fuselier

Christine Fuselier

Oct 30, 2023

Have been here for a little over two years Kate and Gisele along with all past and present people in the office have always been nice and do what they can to help residents here. Teamed up with Billy and all the maintenance crew being very kind, respectful, and responsive makes this a pretty good place to stay if you need a temporary or more permanent living arrangement.

Seth Guillory

Seth Guillory

Oct 25, 2023

We’re sharing just 8 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

Nelson Pointe Apartment Homes is great for:

Pet owners

  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 2 pet hospitals in the area
  • 3 pet supply stores near the property

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • A bustling neighborhood
  • This community has public spaces on site, like fitness centers or pools
  • The area has transit options

Wellness

  • On-site fitness center or gym
  • 10 gyms or yoga centers nearby
  • HVAC systems available onsite
  • On-site pool or spa

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 Nelson Pointe Apartment Homes compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.9 miles away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1.0 miles away
Fireplace
In-unit features
Fitness center
The gym is just a few steps away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property
Pool
Enhanced community features

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.9 miles away

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Rent trends in Lake Charles

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 67% higher than 1-bedrooms in Lake Charles.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Nelson Pointe Apartment Homes to be 46% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Lake Charles.

3-bedroom apartments at Nelson Pointe Apartment Homes cost about 25% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Lake Charles.

Median rents as of Oct 10 2026.
Lake Charles
A table of studio rental data trends in Lake Charles
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$898
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
December 2025$693
January 2026$702
February 2026$702
March 2026$775
May 2026$800
June 2026$800
September 2026$1,062
October 2026$1,250

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$57,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $57,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $1,445.
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Schools near Nelson Pointe Apartment Homes

St. John Elementary School

5566 elliott rd

lake charles, LA, 70605

PK, K-5Public
B+

Jake Drost School for Exceptional Children

1100 n crocker st

sulphur, LA, 70663

PK, K-12Public

Grand Lake Elementary School

1039 hwy 384

lake charles, LA, 70607

PK, K-6Public
B+
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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 5200 Nelson Rd

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Points of interest for 5200 Nelson Rd, Lake Charles

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

4/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk

High schools

4/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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