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Highlights

  • Dishwasher
  • Quiet neighborhood
  • Walk-in closets
  • Refrigerator
  • Private laundry room
  • Oversized kitchen

Location

1608 W Common St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
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Management

Flavin Property Management

Leasing office

(337) 656-1223

Property Overview

The property at 1608-1612 W Common offers an impressive overall Zumper expert rating of 8.6 out of 10, reflecting its strong value and amenities. With notable features like a dishwasher and walk-in closets, it's positioned in a quiet neighborhood with excellent access to public transit and local attractions, including numerous parks and cultural centers. Its high ratings for price, amenities, and location, combined with trustworthiness, highlight its appeal and commitment to providing a transparent rental experience.

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, 1608-1612 W Common is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1608-1612 W Common 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

  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Social life
  • Eco living

Floor plans

Standard4 bed2 bath1,500 sqft$1,250 /mo1 unit availableThis spacious duplex in a quiet neighborhood offers 4 bedrooms/2bath units. Each unit features an oversized kitchen, private laundry room, a 1 car garage and walk-in closets. Appliances include refrigerator, garbage disposal, dishwasher and range as well

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Amenities for 1608-1612 W Common

Apartment Amenities

Washer/Dryer Hookups

Appliances

DishwasherElectric Oven
Garbage DisposalIn-Unit Laundry
OvenRange
Stove
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

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About 1608-1612 W Common

HomeApartments in Lake Charles 1608-1612 W Common

This spacious duplex in a quiet neighborhood offers 4 bedrooms/2bath units. Each unit features an oversized kitchen, private laundry room, a 1 car garage and walk-in closets. Appliances include refrigerator, garbage disposal, dishwasher and range as well


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, 1608-1612 W Common is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1608-1612 W Common 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 1608-1612 W Common
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.
1608-1612 W Common 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.
1608-1612 W Common goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including garbage disposal. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 1608-1612 W Common 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.
1608-1612 W Common 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 1608-1612 W Common 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.

1608-1612 W Common is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 22 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile
  • 9 local event hubs within 1 mile
  • Area has 12 parks and recreation options

Eco living

  • 12 parks within a mile
  • Public transit available nearby
  • You can get around by foot in this area

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 1608-1612 W Common compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
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Rent trends in Lake Charles

4-bedroom apartments at 1608-1612 W Common cost about 40% less than the average rent price for 4-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
November 2023$2,231
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

4+ bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$50,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $50,000 annually to afford this 4-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,250.
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Schools near 1608-1612 W Common

Pearl Watson Elementary School

1300 5th st

lake charles, LA, 70601

PK, K-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 1608 W Common St

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.

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Points of interest for 1608 W Common St, Lake Charles

Groceries

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

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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