Average Rent in Lake Charles, LA
6 apartment buildings, 21 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,231/mo
Cheapest
$700/mo
Properties
6
Units
21
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 6 properties in Lake Charles, LA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Lake Charles, LA Rent Prices
All 6 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Executive Properties LLC
3401 Ryan St #307, Lake Charles, LA 70605, USA
The Phoenix Apartments
3619 Texas St, Lake Charles, LA 70607, USA
Flats on Walters
807 Walters St, Lake Charles, LA 70607, USA
Prien Lake Reserve Luxury Apartment Homes
2700 Ernest St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
The Oasis at Southpark
5355 Southpark Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70607, USA
Le Jolliet Apartments
4101 5th Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70607, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Executive Properties LLC 3401 Ryan St #307, Lake Charles, LA 70605, USA | $700 | $748 | $0.89 | 4.5 (33) | 3 |
| 2 | The Phoenix Apartments 3619 Texas St, Lake Charles, LA 70607, USA | $868 | $960 | $1.15 | 4.4 (125) | 7 |
| 3 | Flats on Walters 807 Walters St, Lake Charles, LA 70607, USA | $1,066 | $1,188 | $1.18 | 4.2 (189) | 2 |
| 4 | Prien Lake Reserve Luxury Apartment Homes 2700 Ernest St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA | $1,150 | $1,180 | $1.10 | 4.5 (185) | 2 |
| 5 | The Oasis at Southpark 5355 Southpark Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70607, USA | $1,300 | $1,736 | $1.60 | 4.8 (78) | 7 |
| 6 | Le Jolliet Apartments 4101 5th Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70607, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.3 (92) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
Executive Properties LLC
4.5 (33)3401 Ryan St #307, Lake Charles, LA 70605, USA
The Phoenix Apartments
4.4 (125)3619 Texas St, Lake Charles, LA 70607, USA
Flats on Walters
4.2 (189)807 Walters St, Lake Charles, LA 70607, USA
Prien Lake Reserve Luxury Apartment Homes
4.5 (185)2700 Ernest St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
The Oasis at Southpark
4.8 (78)5355 Southpark Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70607, USA
Le Jolliet Apartments
4.3 (92)4101 5th Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70607, USA
Lake Charles, LA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Lake Charles, LA is $1,231 per month, based on 21 units across 6 apartment communities. Prices range from $700 at Executive Properties LLC to $1,300 at The Oasis at Southpark.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,024/mo | $795/mo | 6 |
| 2 Bed | $1,227/mo | $700/mo | 11 |
| 3 Bed | $1,555/mo | $750/mo | 4 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lake Charles, LA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$49,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,231/mo.
Comfortable income
$59,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($700/mo), you need to earn at least $28,000/year.
Cost of living in Lake Charles, LA
We only have live rent data for Lake Charles, LA so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,231 |
| Estimated total | $1,231/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
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Nearby cities in Louisiana
How Lake Charles, LA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Lake Charles, LA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $2,111 | +71% | 15 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $1,493 | +21% | 13 |
| Lafayette, LA | $1,208 | -2% | 10 |
| Shreveport, LA | $1,144 | -7% | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lake Charles, LA?
The average rent in Lake Charles, LA is $1,231 per month, based on 21 units across 6 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Lake Charles, LA?
The lowest available rent in Lake Charles, LA starts at $700 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Lake Charles, LA?
1-bedroom apartments in Lake Charles, LA average $1,024/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $795/mo across 6 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Lake Charles, LA?
2-bedroom apartments in Lake Charles, LA average $1,227/mo. Units start from $700/mo across 11 units currently listed.
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