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 May 2026, the average rent in Lake Charles, LA is $1,200 per month, which is 37% lower than the national average rent of $1,910 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,200

0.0%No change month over month

9.1%$100 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

131

APARTMENTS

$924

HOUSES

$1,450

TOWNHOUSES

$1,850

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Lake Charles, LA at $924 per month, while townhomes are the most expensive at $1,850 per month. Houses average $1,450 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$875
2 Bedrooms	$1,108
3 Bedrooms	$1,600
4 Bedrooms	$1,595
All	$1,200

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Lake Charles, LA is $875 per month, followed by $1,108 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,600 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $1,595 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$1,850
3 Bedrooms	$2,450
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$1,850

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Lake Charles, LA is $1,850 per month, followed by $2,450 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$725
2 Bedrooms	$900
3 Bedrooms	$1,100
4 Bedrooms	$3,500
All	$875

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Lake Charles, LA is $725 per month, followed by $900 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,100 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,500 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$800
2 Bedrooms	$1,000
3 Bedrooms	$1,800
4 Bedrooms	$1,500
All	$1,450

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Lake Charles, LA is $800 per month, followed by $1,000 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,800 for a 3 bedroom house, and $1,500 for a 4 bedroom house.