Rent in Lake Charles, LA
Across Lake Charles's 10 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,231 a month, with figures from $997–$1,338. The highest typical rent is in 70611 ($1,338) and the lowest in 70601 ($997). 5 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 5 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Calcasieu Parish pay about 0.45% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $935 | $734–$1,244 | 10 |
| 1 bed | $941 | $776–$1,057 | 10 |
| 2 beds | $1,231 | $997–$1,338 | 10 |
| 3 beds | $1,467 | $1,102–$1,605 | 10 |
| 4 beds | $1,713 | $1,536–$1,820 | 10 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Lake Charles ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Lake Charles, LA?
- About $1,231 a month: the median of the typical rents in 10 ZIP codes, which range from $997–$1,338. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Lake Charles, LA?
- About $941 a month: the median of the typical rents in 10 ZIP codes, which range from $776–$1,057. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Lake Charles, LA?
- About $1,467 a month: the median of the typical rents in 10 ZIP codes, which range from $1,102–$1,605. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Lake Charles, LA?
- About $935 a month: the median of the typical rents in 10 ZIP codes, which range from $734–$1,244. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Lake Charles, LA?
- About $1,713 a month: the median of the typical rents in 10 ZIP codes, which range from $1,536–$1,820. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Lake Charles ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 70611 has the highest typical rent at $1,338 a month, and 70601 the lowest at $997.
- What is the property tax rate in Lake Charles, LA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Calcasieu Parish pay a typical 0.45% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Lake Charles rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).