Capstone at the Oaks
2401 6th St,
Lake Charles, LA 70601
$640 - $980
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Lake Charles, LA
What is the average rent in Lake Charles, LA?
$976/month
Average Rent
716 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+7.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Lake Charles, LA is $976 per month. This is 40% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in Lake Charles more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Lake Charles, you can expect to pay about $813 per month for a studio, $976 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,163 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,330 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Lake Charles, LA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 7.5%, which averages out to $74 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Lake Charles, LA
Last Updated January 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
7%
Below $700/month
48%
$700 - $1,000/month
36%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
7%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
1%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lake Charles?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Lake Charles and Charpentier Historic District" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lake Charles.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lake Charles?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Lake Charles and Charpentier Historic District" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lake Charles.
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Which Lake Charles neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Lake Charles with the most apartments available are Downtown Lake Charles and Charpentier Historic District" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lake Charles, LA?
Because the average rent in Lake Charles is $976, you’ll want to make about $3,253 per month or $39,036 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Lake Charles, LA is 12.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Lake Charles is 31.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $813 - $1,330. You can expect to pay 4.1% less for groceries, 30.5% less for utilities, and 2.3% more for transportation.
How does Lake Charles, LA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Lake Charles, LA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$953/month
$953/month
One Bedroom
$984/month
$984/month
Two Bedroom
$1,315/month
$1,315/month
Three Bedroom
$1,276/month
$1,276/month
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.