Acadiana
1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 748 Sq Ft
Starting at $1,502/mo
| 1 available unit | Price | Sq ft | Available | Open unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1233 | $1,502 | 748 | Nov 19 |
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The Legacy at
$1,502 – $2,633/mo
- 1–3 bedrooms
- 1–2 baths
- 748–1,356 sq ft
- 24 units available
As of October 13, 2026, The Legacy at in Lake Charles, LA has 24 apartments for rent from $1,502 to $2,633/mo. One-bedrooms start at $1,502, two-bedrooms at $1,969, and three-bedrooms at $2,633. The average asking rent has risen 3.4% since September 1, 2026, from $1,933 to $1,999.
Floor plans
5 floor plans · 24 available units · Prices checked October 13, 2026
Evangeline with Covered Parking
1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 850 Sq Ft
Starting at $1,613/mo
| 1 available unit | Price | Sq ft | Available | Open unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0123 | $1,613 | 850 | Dec 7 |
DeSoto
2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,043 Sq Ft
Starting at $1,969/mo
Claiborne
2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,035 Sq Ft
Starting at $1,999/mo
| 12 available units | Price | Sq ft | Available | Open unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0211 | $2,059 | 1,035 | Oct 17 | |
| #1028 | $1,999 | 1,035 | Oct 19 | |
| #0511 | $2,039 | 1,035 | Oct 21 | |
| #0228 | $1,999 | 1,035 | Oct 29 | |
| #1128 | $1,999 | 1,035 | Nov 5 | |
| #1322 | $1,999 | 1,035 | Nov 5 | |
| #0212 | $2,039 | 1,035 | Nov 5 | |
| #1327 | $1,999 | 1,035 | Nov 7 | |
| #0522 | $1,999 | 1,035 | Nov 8 | |
| #0411 | $2,039 | 1,035 | Nov 9 | |
| #0421 | $1,999 | 1,035 | Nov 19 | |
| #0417 | $2,039 | 1,035 | Nov 24 |
Morehouse with 2 Car Garage Tandem
3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,356 Sq Ft
Starting at $2,633/mo
| 1 available unit | Price | Sq ft | Available | Open unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0116 | $2,633 | 1,356 | Oct 13 |
See all 44 units listed at The Legacy at, including ones no longer available.
Rent history
Over the past 3 months, the average asking rent at The Legacy at has ranged from $1,907 to $2,021. The current average is $1,999, up $66 (3.4%) from $1,933 at the start.
Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (42 days observed).
| Month | Average asking rent | Lowest – highest | Units listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $1,954 | $1,502 – $2,633 | 26 |
| Sep 2026 | $1,957 | $1,473 – $2,200 | 28 |
Fees & lease terms
Rent
$1,502 – $2,633/moEarliest move-in
Oct 13
Cost to rent here
The all-in monthly cost by apartment size, and how the rent compares across the Lake Charles area.
Lowest-priced apartment: Acadiana at $1,502
$1,772/mo
$270/mo above the advertised rent
Rent
$1,502
Electric, gas, water
$139
Internet
$79
Renters insurance
$20
- No in-unit washer/dryer listed
Laundry
$32
All-in monthly
$1,772
By apartment size
| Size | Rent from | All-in monthly | Income to qualify |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,502 | $1,772 | $54,072/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,969 | $2,304 | $70,884/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,633 | $3,054 | $94,788/yr |
Landlords commonly look for a monthly income of three times the rent, about $54,072 a year for the $1,502 one-bedroom. The median renter household in Lake Charles earns $33,060 a year.
Compared with the Lake Charles area
The median two-bedroom at The Legacy at asks $1,999 a month, 41% above the Lake Charles area's typical two-bedroom asking rent of $1,415. Typical asking rents across the area are up 18.4% from a year earlier.
| Size | Median asking rent here | Lake Charles-area asking rent | Lake Charles rent paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,558 | $1,016 | $893 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,999 | $1,415 | $1,126 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,633 | — | $1,246 |
Area asking rent: typical rent asked for a new lease across the Lake Charles, LA metro, Apartment List Rent Estimates, August 2026.Rent paid: median rent including utilities across all renter households in Lake Charles, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
Rows marked “est.” are averages for this area scaled to the apartment, not quotes from the property. The income figure is a common screening rule, not this property’s requirement.
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Amenity photos
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Location
5225 Elliott Rd, Lake Charles, LA, 70605
Getting around
Car-Dependent
Not Bikeable
About this property
<span style="font-size: 36px; font-family: "Arial Black";">Live <font color="#007fa3">Luxury</font></span><br> <br><span style="font-size: 18px;">Legacy at Lake Charles offers luxury living with 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments featuring modern kitchens, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and spacious interiors. Residents enjoy top-tier amenities, including a resort-style swimming pool, kitchen grilling pavilion, 24-hour fitness center, billiards room, and clubhouse, all set in beautifully landscaped surroundings. The community is located in a prime area near Prien Lake Park, Prien Lake Mall, McNeese State University, and major employers, with easy access to I-10. Experience elevated living in Lake Charles by visiting Legacy at Lake Charles today.</span><br>
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Level | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
St. John Elementary School Public · Elementary | Public | Elementary | 0.5 mi |
Alfred M. Barbe High School Public · High | Public | High | 1.1 mi |
Kinder Care Learning Center #375 Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 1.3 mi |
Lake Charles Kindercare Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 1.3 mi |
Lakewood Christian Academy Private · High | Private | High | 1.5 mi |
Room To Grow Day Care & Ps Lc Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 1.5 mi |
S. J. Welsh Middle School Public · Middle | Public | Middle | 1.7 mi |
Leap Into Learning Cdc Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 1.9 mi |
A. A. Nelson Elementary School Public · Elementary | Public | Elementary | 1.9 mi |
Prien Lake Elementary School Public · Elementary | Public | Elementary | 2.1 mi |