Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 23, 2025

Average rent in
Lake Charles, LA

Last updated on October 23, 2025

Last updated on October 23, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lake Charles, LA is $950. This is -51%, or $995, lower than the national average.

$0.95

average price per square foot

Median rent

$950

decreased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

147

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lake Charles, LA is $950. This is -51%, or $995, lower than the national average.

$0.95

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

19%
66%
12%
3%
0%
$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 remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $875. A 1-bedroom apartment in Lake Charles, LA costs about $775 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 $975.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$762

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$875

1%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,200

4%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,500

10%

76%

Studio

$3,800

114%

230%

Studio

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

114%

Last year

230%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$762

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

76%

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$950
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,010
decreased by48%

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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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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252 Fruge Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70611

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5d+ ago

8.1

Very good

Mossy Manor II

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2 beds

1 bath

$750–$800

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5d+ ago

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Very good

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1801 Lake St, Lake Charles, LA 70601

2 beds

1 bath

$750

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