Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on April 26, 2026
Last updated on April 26, 2026
Last updated on April 26, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lake Charles, LA is $1,100. This is -44%, or $849, lower than the national average.
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As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lake Charles, LA is $1,100. This is -44%, or $849, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Lake Charles, LA have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 15% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Lake Charles, LA is $997. A 1-bedroom apartment in Lake Charles, LA costs about $800 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,075. Houses for rent in Lake Charles, LA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,200.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $800 | 1% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $1,050 | 4% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 | 11% | 27% | |
4 bedroom | $2,100 | 11% | 2% | |
Studio | $600 | 4% | 51% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Lake Charles, LA.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $997 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,012 | 10% | - | |
Houses | $1,200 | 12% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$600
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
51%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
27%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
2%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Lake Charles, LA.
Apartments
Average rent
$997
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,012
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
12%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lake Charles, LA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
Median rent prices in Lake Charles, LA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Beaumont, TX.
Lake Charles
lower than the national median
lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lake Charles, LA is 6% higher than the median rent in Beaumont, TX.
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The overall cost of living in Lake Charles, LA is 14% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 2% lower |
Groceries | 4% lower |
Health | 2% lower |
Housing | 35% lower |
Transportation | 2% higher |
Utilities | 32% lower |
1d ago
1005 Shellie Ln, Lake Charles, LA 70611
2 beds
1 bath
$750
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1d ago
4330 Kirkman St, Lake Charles, LA 70607
2 beds
1 bath
$799
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1d ago
1871 Esther Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70611
2 beds
1 bath
$800
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5d+ ago
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3728 E Opelousas St, Lake Charles, LA 70615
2 beds
1 bath
$835
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42m ago
2321 Power Centre Pkwy, Lake Charles, LA 70607
2–3 beds
2 baths
$840–$950
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5d+ ago
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710 W Mcneese St Apt 41, Lake Charles, LA 70605
2 beds
1 bath
$845
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5d+ ago
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710 W Mcneese St Apt 16, Lake Charles, LA 70605
2 beds
1 bath
$845
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5d+ ago
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710 W Mcneese St Apt 13, Lake Charles, LA 70605
2 beds
1 bath
$845
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5d+ ago
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716 Dianne Ln, Lake Charles, LA 70605
3 beds
2 baths
$5,000
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5d+ ago
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4329 Edgewater Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70605
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,000
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
3 beds
3 baths
$4,500
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
5 beds
3.5 baths
$4,500
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
1812 Ethel St #1, Lake Charles, LA 70601
3 beds
2 baths
$3,850
House for rent
Available Oct 25
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
125 East St #1, Lake Charles, LA 70601
3 beds
2 baths
$3,850
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Available Oct 25
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
3 beds
2 baths
$3,250
House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
1330 W Mcneese St, Lake Charles, LA 70605
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,221–$2,102
Apartment for rent
5h ago
727 Ryan Street ##A, Lake Charles, LA 70601
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,675–$2,700
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Available Sep 1
2d ago
Verified
905 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 29
2d ago
Verified
905 Pujo Street ##D, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 28
3d ago
320 Pujo Street ##C, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,175
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
42m ago
2321 Power Centre Pkwy, Lake Charles, LA 70607
2–3 beds
2 baths
$840–$950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
270 Bruce Cir, Lake Charles, LA 70611
2 beds
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2845 Country Club Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,468–$1,893
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1d ago
Verified
1330 W Mcneese St, Lake Charles, LA 70605
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,221–$2,102
Apartment for rent
42m ago
2321 Power Centre Pkwy, Lake Charles, LA 70607
2–3 beds
2 baths
$840–$950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4330 Kirkman St, Lake Charles, LA 70607
2 beds
1 bath
$799
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Charles
1001 Mcdonald Dr #8, Lake Charles, LA 70607
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available May 13
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Charles
3728 E Opelousas St, Lake Charles, LA 70615
2 beds
1 bath
$835
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
905 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 29
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lake Charles
3703 Common St #21, Lake Charles, LA 70607
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,099
House for rent
Available Apr 20
2d ago
Verified
905 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 29
2d ago
Verified
905 Pujo Street ##D, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 28
1d ago
270 Bruce Cir, Lake Charles, LA 70611
2 beds
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4720 Common St, Lake Charles, LA 70607
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Charles
710 Iris St #108, Lake Charles, LA 70601
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 24
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
1 bed
1 bath
$800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Charles
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lake Charles
3623 Croyant Ct, Lake Charles, LA 70605
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,750
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