Rental GuideLake Charles, LA

Lake Charles rent data for:

Apartments for rent

Average Rent

$975

Year Over Year Change

-8%

$96

Rentals available, last 30 days

144

Rent ranges for Lake Charles apartments

$2,251 - $3,000

$1,501 - $2,250

$751 - $1,500

$0 - $750

$2,251 - $3,000

$1,501 - $2,250

13%

$751 - $1,500

67%

$0 - $750

17%

13%

67%

17%

How has rent in Lake Charles, LA changed in the last two years?

The average rent in Lake Charles, LA, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $975, which is a 7.84% decrease year-over-year.

The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Lake Charles, LA is about $775. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Lake Charles, LA is $925, and studios are about $3,800 per month.

See more Lake Charles, LA rent data on our rent research page.

What are the K-12 schools in Lake Charles, LA?

schools

29,523

students

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Who lives in Lake Charles, LA?

Gender

48% Male

52% Female

Age Range

0-19

25%

20-34

24%

35-44

11%

45-64

23%

65+

15%

Language

English

93%

Spanish

Indo Euro

Asia Pac

Other

Education

No HS

12%

High School

52%

Bachelor's

25%

Master's

Prof Degree

Doctorate

What is the household breakdown in Lake Charles, LA?

Families

40% Families

60% Single

Property

45% Renters

55% Owners

Household Income

0-25k

31%

25-50k

23%

50-75k

15%

75-100k

10%

100-150k

10%

150k+

How do residents get around Lake Charles, LA?

Lake Charles locals spend about 17 minutes commuting, and most drive to get to work. The best way to fly in or out of Lake Charles is through George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, 128.30 miles away.

Walking

5/10

Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Cycling

4/10

This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Driving

9/10

Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Scores for Lake Charles are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.

What is the cost of living in Lake Charles, LA?

The overall cost of living in Lake Charles, LA is 14% lower than the national average, according to the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research. This is calculated by comparing several expenses, including food and basic necessities like energy and healthcare. When it comes to comparing these expenses to the rest of the country, in Lake Charles you can expect groceries to cost less than the national average, and healthcare to cost less. Eggs run about $3.02 per carton, and milk $4.55. Regarding healthcare costs, a doctor’s visit could amount to $104.61 on average—but this will likely vary depending on several factors, including insurance and medical specialty.

CATEGORY	AVERAGE COST COMPARED TO NATIONAL AVERAGE
Goods & Services	2% lower
Groceries	4% lower
Utilities	32% lower
Transportation	2% higher
Health	2% lower

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Goods & Services