Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 12, 2026
Last updated on March 12, 2026
Last updated on March 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lake Charles, LA is $1,100. This is -42%, or $800, lower than the national average.
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As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lake Charles, LA is $1,100. This is -42%, or $800, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
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 prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Lake Charles, LA have increased by 9% in the last month and have increased by 16% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Lake Charles, LA is $950. A 1-bedroom apartment in Lake Charles, LA costs about $849 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $965. Houses for rent in Lake Charles, LA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,200.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $795 | 5% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $950 | 4% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,350 | 4% | 17% | |
4 bedroom | $1,700 | No Change | 5% | |
Studio | $775 | No Change | 40% |
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.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $950 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,200 | 8% | No Change | |
Rooms | $750 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$775
Last year
40%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$795
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
17%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
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
$950
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$750
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.
Median rent prices in Lake Charles, LA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Beaumont, TX.
Lake Charles
lower than the national median
lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lake Charles, LA is 3% higher than the median rent in Beaumont, TX.
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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.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 2% lower |
Groceries | 4% lower |
Health | 2% lower |
Housing | 35% lower |
Transportation | 2% higher |
Utilities | 32% lower |
5d+ ago
1005 Shellie Ln, Lake Charles, LA 70611
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
1490 Joe Miller Rd #2, Lake Charles, LA 70611
2 beds
1 bath
$775
House for rent
Available Feb 13
5d+ ago
4330 Kirkman St, Lake Charles, LA 70607
2 beds
1 bath
$799
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1871 Esther Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70611
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
925 Gulf St #1, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2 beds
1 bath
$800
House for rent
Available Mar 4
5d+ ago
2400 Fruge St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
3–4 beds
2 baths
$819–$895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Charles
3728 E Opelousas St, Lake Charles, LA 70615
2 beds
1 bath
$835
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2321 Power Centre Pkwy, Lake Charles, LA 70607
2–3 beds
2 baths
$840–$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
716 Dianne Ln, Lake Charles, LA 70605
3 beds
2 baths
$5,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
4329 Edgewater Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70605
4 beds
3 baths
$5,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
5 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
House for rent in Lake Charles
141 Sandpiper Ln, Lake Charles, LA 70607
4 beds
3 baths
$3,400
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
900 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
1 bed
2 baths
$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 13
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
4 beds
3 baths
$2,750
House for rent
7h ago
Verified
1330 W Mcneese St, Lake Charles, LA 70605
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,107–$1,875
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 7
16h 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
5d+ ago
Verified
905 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 29
5d+ ago
Verified
905 Pujo Street ##D, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 28
5d+ ago
320 Pujo Street ##C, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,175
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$1,500
House for rent
Available Mar 1
6h ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
2408 Stanton St #1, Lake Charles, LA 70601
3 beds
2 baths
$1,050
House for rent
Available Mar 26
7h ago
Verified
1330 W Mcneese St, Lake Charles, LA 70605
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,107–$1,875
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2321 Power Centre Pkwy, Lake Charles, LA 70607
2–3 beds
2 baths
$840–$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4330 Kirkman St, Lake Charles, LA 70607
2 beds
1 bath
$799
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
114 W Lagrange St, Lake Charles, LA 70605
2 beds
1 bath
$1,225
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
6735 Highway 90 E, Lake Charles, LA 70615
4 beds
2 baths
$1,250
House for rent
Available Feb 16
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Charles
3728 E Opelousas St, Lake Charles, LA 70615
2 beds
1 bath
$835
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
905 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 29
5d+ ago
508 W Lagrange St, Lake Charles, LA 70605
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$1,500
House for rent
Available Mar 1
5h ago
2226 9th St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
1–2 beds
1 bath
$700–$850
Apartment for rent
7h ago
2220 N Malcolm St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Charles
193 Gilmore Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70611
3 beds
2 baths
$1,295
Apartment for rent
13h ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
3 beds
2 baths
$1,200
$1,100
Price drop
House for rent
13h ago
5020 Pecan Acres St, Lake Charles, LA 70605
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$849–$1,099
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Charles
710 Iris St #307, Lake Charles, LA 70601
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 20