Welcome to the Apartment List August 2026 Rent Report for Lake Charles, LA. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,224, after rising 1.8% last month. Prices and are now up 15.9% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Lake Charles rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the nation as a whole.
The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Lake Charles is $870+, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1,163+. Rent rates updated ago
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1 Bed
$870+
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2 Beds
$1,163+
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3+ Beds
$1,465+
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* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List that don’t include fees
