Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 26, 2026

Average rent in
Lake Charles, LA

Last updated on April 26, 2026

Last updated on April 26, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lake Charles, LA is $1,100. This is -44%, or $849, lower than the national average.

$1.00

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,100

increased by15%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

91

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lake Charles, LA is $1,100. This is -44%, or $849, lower than the national average.

$1.00

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

9%
63%
19%
5%
4%
$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 increased by 15% 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 $997. A 1-bedroom apartment in Lake Charles, LA costs about $800 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,075. Houses for rent in Lake Charles, LA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$800

1%

17%

2 bedroom

$1,050

4%

10%

3 bedroom

$1,500

11%

27%

4 bedroom

$2,100

11%

2%

Studio

$600

4%

51%

Studio

Average rent

$600

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

51%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

27%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

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.

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 by44%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,038
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lake Charles, LA is 6% 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

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Mossy Manor II

1005 Shellie Ln, Lake Charles, LA 70611

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

4330 Kirkman St. - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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

1d ago

8.3

Very good

1871 Esther Drive #2*

1871 Esther Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70611

2 beds

1 bath

$800

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

42m 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

710 W Mcneese St Apt 41 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lake Charles

710 W McNeese Street Apt 41

710 W Mcneese St Apt 41, Lake Charles, LA 70605

2 beds

1 bath

$845

Apartment for rent

710 W Mcneese St Apt 16 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lake Charles

710 W McNeese Street Apt 16

710 W Mcneese St Apt 16, Lake Charles, LA 70605

2 beds

1 bath

$845

Apartment for rent

710 W Mcneese St Apt 13 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lake Charles

710 W McNeese Street Apt 13

710 W Mcneese St Apt 13, Lake Charles, LA 70605

2 beds

1 bath

$845

Apartment for rent