Rent by ZIP · Calcasieu Parish
Rent in Lake Charles, LA 70601
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,100 (+2.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $930 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $840 | $810 | +3.7% | $756–924 | $734 ±$90 |
| 1 bedroom | $840 | $820 | +2.4% | $756–924 | $799 ±$57 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,100 | $1,070 | +2.8% | $990–1,210 | $997 ±$146 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,320 | $1,280 | +3.1% | $1,188–1,452 | $1,122 ±$180 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,530 | $1,420 | +7.7% | $1,377–1,683 | $1,735 ±$81 |
Small Area FMRs for the Lake Charles, LA HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Lake Charles, LA HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,231.
What renters pay in 70601
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70605 | Lake Charles | $1,480 | $1,267 |
| 70607 | Lake Charles | $1,190 | $1,129 |
| 70611 | Lake Charles | $1,390 | $1,338 |
| 70615 | Lake Charles | $1,210 | $1,125 |
| 70631 | Cameron | $1,190 | – |
| 70632 | Creole | $1,100 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Calcasieu Parish, LA · All LA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.