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Average Rent in Lake Charles, LA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Lake Charles, LA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,460/mo
Lowest Available
$900/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
22
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 | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles 70607 | $1,415 | ▲ $2 | $916 | 3 | 26 |
| Lake Charles 70601 | $1,375 | ▲ $11 | $900 | 2 | 21 |
| Lake Charles 70605 | $1,262 | ▲ $238 | $700 | 2 | 9 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Lake Charles, LA?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Lake Charles, LA is $1,460 per month across 2 apartment communities and 22 available units.
The most affordable option is Homes For Rent in Lake Charles starting at $900/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,460/mo.
Prices range from $900 to $2,275 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 8 units are currently listed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homes For Rent in Lake Charles | $900/mo | $1,382/mo | 20 | 2.9 |
| Cottages at Morganfield | $2,195/mo | $2,235/mo | 2 | 5 |
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
$58,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,460/mo.
Comfortable income
$70,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($900/mo), you need to earn at least $36,000/year.
Median household income in Lake Charles, LA is $56,864 , about 19% below 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) | $1,460 |
| Utilities | $245 |
| Groceries | $502 |
| Transportation | $585 |
| Healthcare | $285 |
| Other goods and services | $457 |
| Estimated total | $3,535/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.
Google Search Trends for Lake Charles, LA Apartments
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