What's the average rent in Lake Charles, LA?

Rental Market Trends in Lake Charles, LA

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of June 2026, the average rent in Lake Charles, LA is $1,195 per month, which is 39% lower than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,195

1.7%$20 increase month-over-month

14.8%$154 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

125

APARTMENTS

$1,039

HOUSES

$1,600

TOWNHOUSES

$2,150

As of June 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Lake Charles, LA at $1,039 per month, while townhomes are the most expensive at $2,150 per month. Houses average $1,600 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$950
2 Bedrooms	$1,122
3 Bedrooms	$1,625
4 Bedrooms	$1,600
All	$1,195

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Lake Charles, LA is $950 per month, followed by $1,122 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,625 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $1,600 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$1,275
3 Bedrooms	$2,150
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,150

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Lake Charles, LA is $1,275 per month, followed by $2,150 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$761
2 Bedrooms	$1,050
3 Bedrooms	$1,150
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$1,050

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Lake Charles, LA is $761 per month, followed by $1,050 for a 2 bedroom apartment, and $1,150 for a 3 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$800
2 Bedrooms	$867
3 Bedrooms	$1,800
4 Bedrooms	$1,700
All	$1,600

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Lake Charles, LA is $800 per month, followed by $867 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,800 for a 3 bedroom house, and $1,700 for a 4 bedroom house.