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Average Rent in Lake Charles, LA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Lake Charles, LA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,024/mo
Lowest Available
$795/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
6
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Lake Charles, LA
Compare average rent across Lake Charles, LA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles 70607 | $1,328 | $868 | 3 | 16 |
| Lake Charles 70601 | $1,180 | $1,150 | 1 | 2 |
| Lake Charles 70605 | $748 | $700 | 1 | 3 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Lake Charles, LA?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Lake Charles, LA is $1,024 per month across 3 apartment communities and 6 available units.
The most affordable option is Executive Properties LLC starting at $795/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,024/mo.
Prices range from $795 to $1,442 per month. The most common price point is the $800 range, where 3 units are currently listed.
Lake Charles, LA Rent Price History
Collecting price history
Daily snapshots are being recorded. Trend charts will appear once we have enough data points.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Lake Charles, LA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Lake Charles, LA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Properties LLC | $795/mo | $795/mo | 1 | 4.5 |
| The Phoenix Apartments | $868/mo | $868/mo | 3 | 4.4 |
| The Oasis at Southpark | $1,300/mo | $1,371/mo | 2 | 4.8 |
Google Search Trends for Lake Charles, LA Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Lake Charles, LA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$41,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,024/mo.
Comfortable income
$49,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($795/mo), you need to earn at least $32,000/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) | $1,024 |
| Estimated total | $1,024/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.
Explore Lake Charles, LA Apartments
Browse all 3 communities with daily-updated pricing and availability.