Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 25, 2026
Average rent in
Lake Charles, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 25, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Lake Charles rent stands today
Lake Charles, LA rent rose 21.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,200/month. Renters today are paying $202 more per month on average than last year, marking a continued increase in rents.
Compared to national trends
Lake Charles, LA has a median rent of $1,200/month, which is 38.3% more affordable than the national median of $1,945/month. The city has 86 total rentals available for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
In Lake Charles, LA, studios rent for $975/month, 1-bedrooms for $850/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,050/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,585/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,100/month. These figures show the range of rents by bedroom count across the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Lake Charles
$1,200/mo
22%vs previous year
The average rent in Lake Charles is $1,200 per month as of July 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $745 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lake Charles
86
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 22% 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 $1,050, whereas a house costs $1,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Lake Charles run $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $975 |  18% | 23% | |
1 bedroom | $850 | 4% | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $1,050 | 2% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $1,585 | 6% | 26% | |
4 bedroom | $2,100 | No Change | 15% |
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 | $1,050 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,050 | 3% | - | |
Houses | $1,250 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
23%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,585
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
26%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
15%
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
$1,050
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,250
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.
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
38%lower than the national median
43%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lake Charles, LA is 9% higher than the median rent in Beaumont, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,100
10%$1,100
8%$1,325
5%$1,350
17%$1,000
48%$1,553
50%$1,300
22%$1,200
2%$1,100
31%$1,175
24%$1,350
26%$1,544
35%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
3d ago
1005 Shellie Ln, Lake Charles, LA 70611
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
9h ago
1871 Esther Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70611
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Charles
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 2
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
716 716 Dianne Ln Lane, Lake Charles, LA 70605
3 beds
2 baths
$5,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
3 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House 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 Oct 25
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
1d ago
905 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 29
1d ago
905 Pujo Street ##D, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 28
2d ago
320 Pujo Street ##C, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,175
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
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
9h ago
4330 Kirkman St, Lake Charles, LA 70607
1–2 beds
1 bath
$799–$849
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Charles
1001 Mcdonald Dr #11, Lake Charles, LA 70607
1 bed
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
3d ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
3 beds
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
4 beds
3 baths
$3,000
House for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Charles
710 Iris St #302, Lake Charles, LA 70601
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 27
1d ago
4720 Common St, Lake Charles, LA 70607
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
1d ago
428 Pine St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Charles
305 Woodruff St #CNEW, Lake Charles, LA 70601
1 bed
1 bath
$875
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 $1,200 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lake Charles?
Average rent prices in Lake Charles have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 22% since last year.
How does Lake Charles rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lake Charles is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $745 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 $48,000/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Lake Charles average around $820/month and two-bedrooms approximately $980/month. One-bedrooms have remained relatively stable year over year, while two-bedrooms are up 4.4% from this time last year.
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).