Average Rent in Lake Charles, LA
8 apartment buildings, 237 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$778/mo
Prien Lake Reserve Luxury Apartment Homes
Properties
8
tracked daily
Units
237
available now
Lake Charles, LA Resident Access
City Club members share insider gate codes, parking links, and amenity tips.
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 8 properties in Lake Charles, LA.
Average rent trend, last 2 months
All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Lake Charles, LA Rent Prices
All 8 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Executive Properties LLC
3401 Ryan St #307, Lake Charles, LA 70605, USA
Prien Lake Reserve Luxury Apartment Homes
2700 Ernest St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Homes For Rent in Lake Charles
1531 Hodges St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Flats on Walters
807 Walters St, Lake Charles, LA 70607, USA
The Phoenix Apartments
3619 Texas St, Lake Charles, LA 70607, USA
The Oasis at Southpark
5355 Southpark Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70607, USA
West M Apartment Homes
1330 W McNeese St, Lake Charles, LA 70605, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Executive Properties LLC 3401 Ryan St #307, Lake Charles, LA 70605, USA | $700 as of May 28 | $987 | $0.98 | 4.5 (33) | 5 |
| 2 | Prien Lake Reserve Luxury Apartment Homes 2700 Ernest St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA | $778 | $1,030 | $1.01 | 4.5 (185) | 198 |
| 3 | Homes For Rent in Lake Charles 1531 Hodges St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA | $900 | $1,382 | $1.10 | 2.9 (9) | 20 |
| 4 | Flats on Walters 807 Walters St, Lake Charles, LA 70607, USA | $1,018 | $1,105 | $1.25 | 4.2 (189) | 4 |
| 5 | The Phoenix Apartments 3619 Texas St, Lake Charles, LA 70607, USA | $1,130 | $1,142 | $1.23 | 4.4 (125) | 3 |
| 6 | The Oasis at Southpark 5355 Southpark Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70607, USA | $1,417 | $1,757 | $1.59 | 4.8 (78) | 9 |
| 7 | West M Apartment Homes 1330 W McNeese St, Lake Charles, LA 70605, USA | $1,518 as of Aug 13 | $1,672 | $1.49 | 4.7 (264) | 9 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Executive Properties LLC
4.5 (33)3401 Ryan St #307, Lake Charles, LA 70605, USA
Prien Lake Reserve Luxury Apartment Homes
4.5 (185)2700 Ernest St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Homes For Rent in Lake Charles
2.9 (9)1531 Hodges St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Flats on Walters
4.2 (189)807 Walters St, Lake Charles, LA 70607, USA
The Phoenix Apartments
4.4 (125)3619 Texas St, Lake Charles, LA 70607, USA
The Oasis at Southpark
4.8 (78)5355 Southpark Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70607, USA
By Area
Lake Charles, LA neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 3 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Lake Charles, LA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Lake Charles, LA is $1,103 per month, based on 237 units across 8 apartment communities. Prices range from $778 at Prien Lake Reserve Luxury Apartment Homes to $2,210 at Cottages at Morganfield.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,382/mo | $900/mo | 20 |
| 1 Bed | $931/mo | $778/mo | 50 |
| 2 Bed | $1,068/mo | $908/mo | 140 |
| 3 Bed | $1,393/mo | $1,153/mo | 27 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Lake Charles, LA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Lake Charles, LA averages $931/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,068/mo. At the local median household income of $56,864, that works out to 23% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Lake Charles, LA at $1,090/mo. The current tracked market average runs 1% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Lake Charles, LA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
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
$44,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,103/mo.
Comfortable income
$53,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($778/mo), you need to earn at least $31,000/year.
Median household income in Lake Charles, LA is $56,864 , about 7% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Lake Charles, LA
Overall prices in Lake Charles, LA runs below the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 87.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Lake Charles, LA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,103 |
| Utilities | $245 |
| Groceries | $502 |
| Transportation | $585 |
| Healthcare | $285 |
| Other goods and services | $457 |
| Estimated total | $3,178/mo |
Population
81,679
Median household income
$56,864
Census median rent
$1,090/mo
Rent as % of income
33.8%
Median age
36.2
Mean commute
18 min
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 were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in Louisiana
How Lake Charles, LA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Lake Charles, LA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $2,067 | +87% | +3.8% | 22 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $1,444 | +31% | +6.1% | 11 |
| Lafayette, LA | $1,254 | +14% | +9.1% | 10 |
| Kenner, LA | $1,114 | +1% | -5.7% | 8 |
| Monroe, LA | $963 | -13% | +5.4% | 6 |
| Shreveport, LA | $1,253 | +14% | +4.9% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lake Charles, LA?
The average rent in Lake Charles, LA is $1,103 per month, based on 237 units across 8 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Lake Charles, LA?
The median asking rent in Lake Charles, LA is $1,028 per month, computed from 237 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,103/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Lake Charles, LA?
The lowest available rent in Lake Charles, LA starts at $778 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Lake Charles, LA?
1-bedroom apartments in Lake Charles, LA average $931/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $778/mo across 50 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Lake Charles, LA?
2-bedroom apartments in Lake Charles, LA average $1,068/mo. Units start from $908/mo across 140 units currently listed.
Rent Trends in Lake Charles, LA
Track how apartment prices are changing over time.
Missing your neighborhood?
Tell us where you're looking. We'll start tracking prices within 24 hours.
Get Started