The price range of a cheap apartment is between $725 and $1,149.
There are 22 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Lake Charles, LA were last updated on 23 Feb 2026.
The average Lake Charles, LA cheap apartment size is 929 sq. ft.
Cheap apartments in Lake Charles, LA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.
A cheap apartment in Lake Charles, LA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.
Finding the right apartment as far as size and location go is one aspect of apartment searching, but making sure that it provides all that you need within a reasonable price is another. On RentCafe, you can search for cheap apartments near you and ensure that you find one that suites your needs. Worried the neighborhood or city you are looking to move to is known to have higher rents? You can browse our listings and find the cheap apartments in any location, whether you are looking at a specific neighborhood, ZIP code, or city.
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Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Lake Charles, LA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Lake Charles, LA has never been easier. We feature 50 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Lake Charles, LA average. What is a cheap rent in Lake Charles, LA? The average apartment rent in Lake Charles is $1,131 per month so any rental south of $905 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Lake Charles, LA rents go as low as $720/mo.
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