Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 11, 2025
Last updated on December 11, 2025
Last updated on December 11, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lake Charles, LA is $999. This is -48%, or $925, lower than the national average.
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As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lake Charles, LA is $999. This is -48%, or $925, 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 increased by 3% in the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $950. A 1-bedroom apartment in Lake Charles, LA costs about $850 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $950. Houses for rent in Lake Charles, LA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,050.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $795 | 1% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $950 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,300 | 1% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $2,800 | 9% | 17% | |
Studio | $2,225 | 69% | 99% |
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 | $950 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $862 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,050 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,225
Last 30 days
69%
Last year
99%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$795
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
17%
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
$950
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$862
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
2%
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% lower 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 |
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
2 beds
1 bath
$695
House for rent
5d+ ago
1005 Shellie Ln, Lake Charles, LA 70611
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2400 Fruge Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$750–$819
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
2 beds
1 bath
$750
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Charles
2 beds
2 baths
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4101 5th Avenue, Lake Charles, LA 70607
2–3 beds
2 baths
$760–$1,073
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
1490 Joe Miller Road #2, Lake Charles, LA 70611
2 beds
1 bath
$775
House for rent
Available Oct 29
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
1490 Joe Miller Road #1, Lake Charles, LA 70611
2 beds
1 bath
$775
House for rent
Available Oct 29
2h ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
4329 Edgewater Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70605
4 beds
3 baths
$5,000
House for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Charles
1111 Ryan Street #10, Lake Charles, LA 70501
Studio
0 baths
$3,758
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 3
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
141 Sandpiper Lane, Lake Charles, LA 70607
4 beds
3 baths
$3,500
House for rent
10h ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
125 125 East #1, Lake Charles, LA 70601
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Oct 25
1d ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
3746 Willow Wood Drive #1, Lake Charles, LA 70605
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Nov 7
1d ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
1812 Ethel Street #1, Lake Charles, LA 70601
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Oct 25
22h ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
2401 West Prien Lake Road, Lake Charles, LA 70605
3 beds
2 baths
$2,995
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
900 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
1 bed
2 baths
$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 13
5d+ ago
Verified
4101 5th Avenue, Lake Charles, LA 70607
2–3 beds
2 baths
$760–$1,073
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
1330 West Mcneese Street, Lake Charles, LA 70605
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,041–$1,740
Apartment for rent
6h ago
320 Pujo Street ##C, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,175
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
6h ago
727 Ryan Street ##A, Lake Charles, LA 70601
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,675–$2,700
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
905 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 29
5d+ ago
Verified
905 Pujo Street ##D, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 28
1d ago
2845 Country Club Road, Lake Charles, LA 70605
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,305–$1,677
Apartment for rent
6h ago
5020 Pecan Acres Street, Lake Charles, LA 70605
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$849–$1,099
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4101 5th Avenue, Lake Charles, LA 70607
2–3 beds
2 baths
$760–$1,073
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
1330 West Mcneese Street, Lake Charles, LA 70605
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,041–$1,740
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2321 Power Centre Pkwy, Lake Charles, LA 70607
2–3 beds
2 baths
$840–$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4330 Kirkman St, Lake Charles, LA 70607
2 beds
1 bath
$799
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
114 W Lagrange St, Lake Charles, LA 70605
2 beds
1 bath
$1,225
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
3 beds
2 baths
$1,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Charles
3322 Kingham Road #7, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 26
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Lake Charles
317 West School Street #B, Lake Charles, LA 70605
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Charles
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5h ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
1020 West Mcneese Street #13F, Lake Charles, LA 70605
1 bed
1 bath
$750
House for rent
Available Mar 17
6h ago
5020 Pecan Acres Street, Lake Charles, LA 70605
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$849–$1,099
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Condo for rent in Lake Charles
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Condo for rent
15h ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
2 beds
1 bath
$900
House for rent
Available Sep 30
1d ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
1506 Arkansas Street #1, Lake Charles, LA 70607
3 beds
1 bath
$1,150
House for rent
Available Feb 1
1d ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
2821 General Doolittle Avenue #1, Lake Charles, LA 70615
3 beds
1 bath
$1,025
House for rent
Available Jun 13
1d ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
6735 Fruge Street, Lake Charles, LA 70647
3 beds
2 baths
$1,000
House for rent
Available Aug 15