Travel nurse housing in Lake Charles, LA
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Housing costs and stipends in Lake Charles
Staffing agencies usually base the tax-free housing stipend on the federal GSA lodging rate. For Lake Charles that is the standard rate for areas without a rate of their own: $113 a night this month. Your agency sets the actual stipend. Estimate a contract.
HUD's fair market rent is what a typical unfurnished apartment costs here with basic utilities. Furnished monthly rentals usually cost more because furniture, Wi-Fi and utilities are included.
HUD fair market rents for this area
| Size | Monthly rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $810 |
| 1 bedroom | $820 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,070 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,280 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,420 |
Lake Charles, LA HUD Metro FMR Area (ZIP-level estimate).
Hospitals in Lake Charles
- CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area HospitalAcute Care Hospitals
- CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick HospitalAcute Care Hospitals
- Lake Charles Memorial HospitalAcute Care Hospitals
- Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Lake CharlesPsychiatric
- Stonebridge Behavioral HospitalPsychiatric
Short-term rentals for nurses, doctors and other healthcare workers
Homes near Lake Charles are rented by the month, which fits 13-week travel contracts, locum tenens assignments, residency moves and student rotations. Every home is furnished, and you message the host before you commit. More on housing for nurses, travel therapist housing, locum tenens housing, medical resident housing, medical student rotation housing, short-term rentals for healthcare workers, or see housing for every profession.
Cities near Lake Charles
- Sulphur, LA9.0 mi away · 1 hospital
- Dequincy, LA21.8 mi away · 1 hospital
Questions about housing in Lake Charles
How much does housing cost in Lake Charles?
HUD's fair market rent for a 1-bedroom here is $820 a month, unfurnished. Furnished monthly rentals usually cost more because furniture and utilities are included.
What is the travel nurse housing stipend in Lake Charles?
Agencies usually cap the tax-free lodging stipend at the GSA rate, which is $113 a night in Lake Charles this month (about $3,390 for 30 nights). Your agency sets the actual amount.
Which hospitals are in Lake Charles?
We list 5 hospitals in Lake Charles, including CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital, CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Each has its own page with homes sorted by distance.
How do I avoid rental scams?
Never pay a deposit before you have seen the home or verified the host, and never pay by wire, gift card or crypto. Read our scam guide.
Own a furnished place in Lake Charles, LA?
Travel nurses, physicians and other healthcare workers search here for monthly stays. Plans start at $199 a year for up to 5 listings.