Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 25, 2026

Average rent in
Lake Charles, LA

Last updated on January 25, 2026

Last updated on January 25, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lake Charles, LA is $1,000. This is -47%, or $900, lower than the national average.

$1.01

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,000

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

143

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lake Charles, LA is $1,000. This is -47%, or $900, lower than the national average.

$1.01

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

14%
65%
15%
4%
2%
$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 3% 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 $932. A 1-bedroom apartment in Lake Charles, LA costs about $795 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 $1,125.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$775

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$940

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,300

2%

8%

4 bedroom

$2,200

7%

12%

Studio

$702

6%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$702

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$940

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

12%

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$1,000
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,095
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lake Charles, LA is 9% 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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2701 Cline St - Photo 1 of 1

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3001 Hodges St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lake Charles

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

Mossy Manor II - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Mossy Manor II

1005 Shellie Ln, Lake Charles, LA 70611

2 beds

1 bath

$750

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The Oaks - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

The Oaks

2400 Fruge St, Lake Charles, LA 70601

2–4 beds

1–2 baths

$750–$895

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Le Jolliet - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

2d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Le Jolliet

4101 5th Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70607

2–3 beds

2 baths

$760–$1,073

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1490 Joe Miller Rd #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lake Charles

1490 Joe Miller Road - #2

1490 Joe Miller Rd #2, Lake Charles, LA 70611

2 beds

1 bath

$775

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3728 E Opelousas St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Traditional, Duplex - Lake Charles, LA

3728 E Opelousas St, Lake Charles, LA 70615

2 beds

1 bath

$795

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1748 Ryan St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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