As of February 2025 the average rent in Lake Charles is $941 which is $6 (1%) more than the average of $935 for Calcasieu County, $181 (16%) less than the average of $1,122 for Louisiana and $861 (48%) less than the average of $1,802 for the United States.
| Average | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | 3 Beds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles | $941 | $802 | $932 | $1,094 |
| Calcasieu County | $935 | $803 | $933 | $1,095 |
| Louisiana | $1,122 | $891 | $1,035 | $1,215 |
| United States | $1,802 | $1,561 | $1,842 | $2,159 |
The average rent in Lake Charles, LA is $941 per month.
Houses in Lake Charles typically rent for between $600 and $1,422 per month, with an average of $941 per month.
The average rent in Lake Charles has decreased by $414 over the past year, and in the last month, it has decreased by $2.
There are currently 164 rental properties available in Lake Charles, LA.
The average rent in Lake Charles is 47.8% lower than the national average of $1,802 per month.
On average, a one-bedroom house rents for $802 per month, a two-bedroom house for $932 per month, and a three-bedroom house for $1,094 per month.
Based on the current averages, a household would need an annual income of $37,280 to comfortably afford a two-bedroom house in Lake Charles.
