Average Rent in Lake Charles, LA

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Current Versus Historical Lake Charles, LA Rents

Lake Charles rentals average $1,100 for a 2-bedroom rental to $2,073 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,475, or roughly $1 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,825 (82.02%) year-over-year from $2,225 to $4,050. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $18 (2.51%) year-over-year from $732 to $750. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $73 (8.62%) year-over-year from $848 to $922. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $221 (17.97%) year-over-year from $1,229 to $1,450. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $402 (21.73%) year-over-year from $1,848 to $2,250. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 76.15% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.23% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.66% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.13% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 19.47% this month.
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Price / Sqft
May 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
2 BR $1.05 $922 $848 (8.62%) $1,016 (-9.29%)
3 BR $1.03 $1,450 $1,229 (17.97%) $1,941 (-25.29%)
4+ BR $0.84 $2,250 $1,848 (21.73%) $1,679 (34.04%)

Historical Rents in Lake Charles, LA

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Frequently Asked Questions - Lake Charles Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Lake Charles, LA?
The average monthly rental price for Lake Charles, LA apartments for rent is approximately $1,475. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Lake Charles, LA rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Lake Charles, LA.
How much is a studio apartment in Lake Charles, LA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Lake Charles.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Lake Charles, LA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Lake Charles.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Lake Charles, LA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,100 and an average price per square feet of $1.05. There are a total of 5 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Lake Charles.
How have rent prices in Lake Charles, LA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Lake Charles, LA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.82%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Lake Charles, LA?
A reasonable rent price in Lake Charles, LA is around $1,180/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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