Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 12, 2026

Average rent in
Lake Charles, LA

Last updated on March 12, 2026

Last updated on March 12, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lake Charles, LA is $1,100. This is -42%, or $800, lower than the national average.

$1.07

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,100

increased by16%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

115

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lake Charles, LA is $1,100. This is -42%, or $800, lower than the national average.

$1.07

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

10%
68%
15%
5%
2%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

55%
45%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

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 price trends in
Lake Charles, LA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Lake Charles, LA have increased by 9% in the last month and have increased by 16% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Lake Charles, LA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Lake Charles, LA is $950. A 1-bedroom apartment in Lake Charles, LA costs about $849 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $965. Houses for rent in Lake Charles, LA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$795

5%

11%

2 bedroom

$950

4%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,350

4%

17%

4 bedroom

$1,700

No Change

5%

Studio

$775

No Change

40%

Studio

Average rent

$775

Last year

40%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$795

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

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.

Compare rent prices in Lake Charles, LA to other cities

Median rent prices in Lake Charles, LA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Beaumont, TX.

Lake Charles

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,071
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lake Charles, LA is 3% higher than the median rent in Beaumont, TX.

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Cost of living in
Lake Charles, LA

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.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

2% lower

Groceries

4% lower

Health

2% lower

Housing

35% lower

Transportation

2% higher

Utilities

32% lower

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Discover rentals in Lake Charles, LA

Mossy Manor II - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Mossy Manor II

1005 Shellie Ln, Lake Charles, LA 70611

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

1490 Joe Miller Rd #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lake Charles

1490 Joe Miller Road - #2

1490 Joe Miller Rd #2, Lake Charles, LA 70611

2 beds

1 bath

$775

House for rent

Available Feb 13

4330 Kirkman St. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

4330 Kirkman St.

4330 Kirkman St, Lake Charles, LA 70607

2 beds

1 bath

$799

Apartment for rent

1871 Esther Drive #2* - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

1871 Esther Drive #2*

1871 Esther Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70611

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

925 Gulf St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lake Charles

925 Gulf Street - 1

925 Gulf St #1, Lake Charles, LA 70601

2 beds

1 bath

$800

House for rent

Available Mar 4

The Oaks - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

The Oaks

2400 Fruge St, Lake Charles, LA 70601

3–4 beds

2 baths

$819–$895

Apartment for rent

3728 E Opelousas St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lake Charles

Traditional, Duplex - Lake Charles, LA

3728 E Opelousas St, Lake Charles, LA 70615

2 beds

1 bath

$835

Apartment for rent

The Vistas of Lake Charles - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

The Vistas of Lake Charles

2321 Power Centre Pkwy, Lake Charles, LA 70607

2–3 beds

2 baths

$840–$950

Apartment for rent