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Lake Charles, Louisiana

Short-Term Rental Market Data & Investment Analysis

Lake Charles, Louisiana Short-Term Rental Market

AMarket Score 90/100

Quick Answer: Lake Charles, Louisiana is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy is 54%. average monthly revenue is $2,523. average daily rate is $172. the top operator is Evolve with 115 listings. market score is 90/100 (grade A).

Avg Monthly Revenue
$2,523
↑ 4.7% YoY
54%
Occupancy
↑ 1.4% YoY
$172
Avg Daily Rate
↑ 3.8% YoY
$93
RevPAR
↑ 5.3% YoY
40.4 days avg lead time4.4 avg length of stay

Market Score Breakdown

Five dimensions Apivex evaluates per market.

Regulation61
Seasonality94
Investability94
Rental Demand73
Revenue Growth64

Seasonal Patterns

Monthly seasonal data for Lake Charles, Louisiana
MonthOccupancyADRRevenue
Jan40%$129$1,572
Feb51%$139$1,739
Mar54%$155$2,304
Apr51%$162$2,248
May52%$172$2,373
Jun55%$190$2,757
Jul53%$184$2,735
Aug45%$168$2,169
Sep48%$157$2,017
Oct51%$159$2,203
Nov48%$157$2,052
Dec45%$149$1,977

Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Lake Charles

Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape.

#OperatorListingsReviewsRating
1Evolve1152,920★ 4.69
2Coastal Realty53369★ 4.40
3Island Realty Real Estate and Rentals52963★ 4.79
4David442,887★ 4.80
5Kay Property Management401,935★ 4.65

What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Lake Charles?

Revenue and pricing by property type, tier, and bedroom count.

Revenue by Bedroom Count

1 bed1,793
2 bed1,645
3 bed2,012
4 bed705
5 bed205

ADR by Property Tier

Entire Home$179
Luxury$336
Professionally Managed$221

Revenue by Dwelling Type

Apartment$1,793
Entire Place$2,642
House$2,707

Booking Channel Mix

Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.

Channel mix
ChannelShare
airbnb54.6%
vrbo7.7%
both37.7%

Investment Analysis

Revenue Trend (5 yr)

ADR & Occupancy Trends (5 yr)

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Lake Charles, LouisianaRev $2,523ADR $172Occ 54%Score A (90)

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Quick Facts: Lake Charles

Active STRs
545
Avg Daily Rate
$155
Occupancy Rate
57%
Population
77,000
Annual Visitors
500,000

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