Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 25, 2026
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.
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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.
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 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.
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% |
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 | $932 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $850 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,125 | 3% | No Change |
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%
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
$932
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
3%
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 9% lower 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
House for rent in Lake Charles
2 beds
1 bath
$695
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Charles
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1005 Shellie Ln, Lake Charles, LA 70611
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2400 Fruge St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$750–$895
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4101 5th Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70607
2–3 beds
2 baths
$760–$1,073
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 Jan 13
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Charles
3728 E Opelousas St, Lake Charles, LA 70615
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Charles
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment 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
Apartment for rent in Lake Charles
1111 Ryan Street #10, Lake Charles, LA 70501
Studio
0 baths
$3,758
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 3
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
125 East St #1, Lake Charles, LA 70601
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Oct 25
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
1812 Ethel St #1, Lake Charles, LA 70601
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Oct 25
1d ago
Verified
900 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
1 bed
2 baths
$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 13
2d ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
4 beds
3 baths
$2,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
3 beds
2 baths
$2,750
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
4101 5th Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70607
2–3 beds
2 baths
$760–$1,073
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1330 W Mcneese St, Lake Charles, LA 70605
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,059–$1,740
Apartment for rent
23h 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
3d ago
Verified
905 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 29
3d ago
Verified
905 Pujo Street ##D, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 28
3d ago
320 Pujo Street ##C, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,175
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1h ago
2845 Country Club Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$1,704
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
2321 Power Centre Pkwy, Lake Charles, LA 70607
2–3 beds
2 baths
$840–$950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4101 5th Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70607
2–3 beds
2 baths
$760–$1,073
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1330 W Mcneese St, Lake Charles, LA 70605
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,059–$1,740
Apartment for rent
17h ago
2321 Power Centre Pkwy, Lake Charles, LA 70607
2–3 beds
2 baths
$840–$950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4330 Kirkman St, Lake Charles, LA 70607
2 beds
1 bath
$799
Apartment for rent
2d 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
2401 W Prien Lake Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605
4 beds
2 baths
$2,750
$2,500
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lake Charles
3 beds
2 baths
$1,160
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Lake Charles
1011 Giovanni St #4, Lake Charles, LA 70601
3 beds
2 baths
$1,200
Condo for rent
Available Jan 3
2d ago
Verified
4101 5th Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70607
2 beds
2 baths
$760–$932
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2400 Fruge St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Charles
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
17h ago
2321 Power Centre Pkwy, Lake Charles, LA 70607
2 beds
2 baths
$840
Apartment for rent
2d ago
428 Pine St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
1 bed
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4330 Kirkman St, Lake Charles, LA 70607
2 beds
1 bath
$799
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1005 Shellie Ln, Lake Charles, LA 70611
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1871 Esther Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70611
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent