Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 8, 2026
Average rent in
Lake Charles, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Lake Charles rent stands today
Lake Charles, LA rent rose 28.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,275/month. Renters are paying $253 more per month on average than last year, though rent slipped 1.8% month over month after peaking at $1,375 in August 2026.
Compared to national trends
Lake Charles is 32.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. The city offers 94 total rentals, representing a smaller but diverse market for renters seeking value.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Lake Charles are $975/month, 1-bedrooms are $925/month, 2-bedrooms are $1,050/month, 3-bedrooms are $1,600/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $4,300/month. These bedroom tiers show a wide range of rental costs across the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Lake Charles rose 98.8% year over year, diverging from the citywide increase by 70.7 percentage points. This segment's growth contrasts with the overall market trend and reveals a unique dynamic in larger rental units.
Median rent
Median rent in Lake Charles
$1,275/mo
28%vs previous year
The average rent in Lake Charles is $1,275 per month as of September 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $625 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lake Charles
94
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lake Charles rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lake Charles, LA
Average rent prices in Lake Charles have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 28% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Lake Charles, LA
Rent prices in Lake Charles vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lake Charles is $1,137, whereas a house costs $1,499. 1-bedroom apartments in Lake Charles run $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,175.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $975 | No Change |  25% | |
1 bedroom | $925 | 9% | 27% | |
2 bedroom | $1,050 | 1% | 16% | |
3 bedroom | $1,600 | 4% | 26% | |
4 bedroom | $4,300 | 4% | 110% |
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.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,137 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,295 | 4% | - | |
Houses | $1,499 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$975
Last year
25%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
27%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
16%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
26%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
110%
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
$1,137
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,499
Last 30 days
No Change
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.
How does rent in Lake Charles, LA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Lake Charles and Beaumont by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lake Charles
33%lower than the national median
42%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lake Charles, LA is 16% higher than the median rent in Beaumont, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,100
11%$1,050
22%$1,325
1%$1,295
55%$1,351
7%$925
11%$1,137
6%$1,150
2%$1,100
28%$1,382
18%$1,297
36%$1,549
10%Cost of living in Lake Charles, LA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 3% lower |
| Groceries | 4% lower |
| Health | No difference |
| Housing | 30% lower |
| Transportation | 1% higher |
| Utilities | 28% lower |
Discover rentals in Lake Charles, LA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
2 beds
1 bath
$700
House for rent
1d ago
1005 Shellie Ln, Lake Charles, LA 70611
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4330 Kirkman St, Lake Charles, LA 70607
2 beds
1 bath
$799
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1871 Esther Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70611
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
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 Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
125 East St #1, Lake Charles, LA 70601
3 beds
2 baths
$3,850
House for rent
Available Oct 25
20h ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
3449 Craig Ln #NA, Lake Charles, LA 70607
3 beds
2 baths
$3,700
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
3 beds
2 baths
$3,300
House for rent
14h ago
Verified
5355 Southpark Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70607
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,001–$1,779
Apartment for rent
2d 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
4d ago
905 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 29
4d ago
905 Pujo Street ##D, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 28
5d+ ago
Verified
4529 Bear Crossing Ln #NA, Lake Charles, LA 70607
5 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Sep 13
14h ago
Verified
5355 Southpark Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70607
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,001–$1,779
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
5121 Bayview Pkwy, Lake Charles, LA 70605
2–3 beds
2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4330 Kirkman St, Lake Charles, LA 70607
2 beds
1 bath
$799
Apartment for rent
4d ago
905 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 29
4d ago
905 Pujo Street ##D, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 28
8h ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Charles
520 E Lagrange St #17, Lake Charles, LA 70605
1 bed
1 bath
$799
$749
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 8
2d ago
5020 Pecan Acres St, Lake Charles, LA 70605
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$939–$1,299
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Lake Charles, LA
Quick answers to common questions about the Lake Charles rental market.
How much is rent in Lake Charles?
The average rent in Lake Charles is $1,275 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lake Charles?
Average rent prices in Lake Charles have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 28% since last year.
How does Lake Charles rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lake Charles is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $625 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lake Charles?
To comfortably afford rent in Lake Charles, you'd need to earn approximately $51,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lake Charles?
April offers the lowest rents in Lake Charles, running about 3% below July prices, which represent the year's peak. If you're apartment hunting, targeting April could save you money compared to summer months.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).