Lake Charles, LA rental market
Last updated August 10, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Lake Charles, LA is $1,095.
$1,095
+$70
+$86
258
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $320 to $5,500.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 1 |
| $500 | 8 |
| $600 | 17 |
| $700 | 34 |
| $800 | 51 |
| $900 | 40 |
| $1,000 | 23 |
| $1,100 | 22 |
| $1,200 | 19 |
| $1,300 | 14 |
| $1,400 | 19 |
| $1,500 | 25 |
| $1,600 | 19 |
| $1,700 | 10 |
| $1,800 | 6 |
| $1,900 | 6 |
| $2,000 | 6 |
| $2,100 | 5 |
| $2,200 | 4 |
| $2,300 | 3 |
| $2,400 | 4 |
| $2,500 | 2 |
| $2,700 | 1 |
| $2,800 | 2 |
| $2,900 | 3 |
| $3,000 | 3 |
| $3,100 | 2 |
| $3,200 | 2 |
| $3,400 | 2 |
| $3,500 | 1 |
| $3,700 | 1 |
| $3,800 | 2 |
| $3,900 | 2 |
| $4,000 | 2 |
| $5,000+ | 6 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $86 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,000 | $1,075 |
| Feb | $1,000 | $1,050 |
| Mar | $1,003 | $1,100 |
| Apr | $995 | $1,100 |
| May | $999 | $1,100 |
| Jun | $975 | $1,100 |
| Jul | $995 | $1,013 |
| Aug | $1,006 | $1,090 |
| Sep | $1,002 | No data |
| Oct | $1,000 | No data |
| Nov | $1,000 | No data |
| Dec | $1,000 | No data |
Market temperature
The Lake Charles, LA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Lake Charles, LA is 48% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Lake Charles, LA?
The average rent in Lake Charles, LA is $1,095.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Lake Charles, LA?
Houses in Lake Charles, LA rent between $320 - $5,500 with an average rent of $1,095.
3. How has the rent in Lake Charles, LA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Lake Charles, LA increased by $86
4. How much has the rent in Lake Charles, LA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Lake Charles, LA increased by $70
5. How many available rentals are there in Lake Charles, LA?
There are currently 258 rentals available in Lake Charles, LA.
6. How do rent prices in Lake Charles, LA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Lake Charles, LA is $1,095 — 47.86% lower the national average of $2,100.