Welcome to the Apartment List October 2026 Rent Report for Lake Charles, LA. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,291, after rising 2.8% last month. Prices and are now up 17.2% 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 $973+, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1,317+. Rent rates updated ago
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1 Bed
$973+
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2 Beds
$1,317+
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3+ Beds
$1,164+
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* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List that don’t include fees
In Lake Charles, LA, the average rent is + for a studio, $973+ for a 1-bedroom, $1,317+ for a 2-bedroom, and $1,164+ for a 3-bedroom.* For more information on rental trends in Lake Charles, LA, check out our monthly Lake Charles, LA Rent Report.
*Based on base prices that don’t include fees
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