Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 23, 2025
Last updated on October 23, 2025
Last updated on October 23, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lake Charles, LA is $950. This is -51%, or $995, lower than the national average.
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As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lake Charles, LA is $950. This is -51%, or $995, 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 decreased by 5% 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 $875. A 1-bedroom apartment in Lake Charles, LA costs about $775 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 $975.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $762 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $875 | 1% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,200 | 4% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | 10% | 76% | |
Studio | $3,800 | 114% | 230% |
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 | $875 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $850 | 3% | - | |
Houses | $975 | 10% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
114%
Last year
230%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$762
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
76%
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
$875
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
10%
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 6% 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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
2 beds
1 bath
$725
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Charles
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
2h ago
2601 1st Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
18h ago
252 Fruge Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70611
3 beds
2 baths
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1005 Shellie Ln, Lake Charles, LA 70611
2 beds
1 bath
$750–$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1801 Lake St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
0 baths
$3,800
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
1812 Ethel St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Oct 25
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
125 East St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Oct 25
5d+ ago
Verified
900 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
1 bed
2 baths
$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 13
15h 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
Apartment for rent in Lake Charles
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Charles
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 16
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
5d+ 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
$970–$1,770
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
905 Pujo Street ##D, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 28
15h ago
320 Pujo Street ##C, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,175
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
15h 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
19h ago
2845 Country Club Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,205–$1,726
Apartment for rent
2h ago
2601 1st Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ 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
$970–$1,770
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2520 Crockett St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2 beds
1 bath
$950–$975
Apartment for rent
1d ago
114 W Lagrange St, Lake Charles, LA 70605
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2321 Power Centre Pkwy, Lake Charles, LA 70607
2–3 beds
2 baths
$840–$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1043 Deesport St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lake Charles
2720 Ryan Rd #1, Lake Charles, LA 70605
3 beds
2 baths
$1,400
House for rent
Available Oct 25
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Charles
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4101 5th Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70607
2 beds
2 baths
$760–$932
Apartment for rent
2h ago
2601 1st Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
15h ago
5020 Pecan Acres St, Lake Charles, LA 70605
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$775–$1,099
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1501 Hunter Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70615
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1602 1602 - 1610 Kirkman, Lake Charles, LA 70601
3 beds
2 baths
$1,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Charles
1 bed
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Lake Charles
3 beds
1 bath
$1,150
House for rent
Available Oct 10
3d ago
200 W 11th St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
1 bed
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent