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Sulphur, LA

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A laidback Louisiana suburb that will make families feel at home

Outdoors Exciting Family-Friendly Affordable Lake Suburban

Situated just 10 minutes west of Lake Charles, Sulphur is a relatively large suburban city in Calcaseiu Parish, Louisiana. Sulphur consistently ranks as one of the best places in Louisiana to raise a family, mainly for its great schools, affordable rentals, and convenient amenities.

The charming cottages and spacious apartment communities in Sulphur are available for far less than nearby cities like Beaumont, but provide the same access to amazing destinations and conveniences. Maplewood Dr. and Ruth St. both hold a great number of restaurants, shops, and grocery stores, and there are plenty of parks strewn between the chains and local businesses. SPAR Waterpark is a popular destination for renters with children. The city-run water park delights with water slides and a play area to beat the Louisiana heat. Lake Charles is also easily accessed via I-10, so regardless of your age, you’ll be able to enjoy an aquatic adventure in Sulphur.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Sulphur, LA is $1,164 for one bedroom, $1,162 for two bedrooms, and $1,419 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sulphur has increased by 23.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,164/month
657 Sq Ft
House
$3,471/month
2,133 Sq Ft
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Transportation

33

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

37

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Frasch Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

539 Students

9
out of 10

W. T. Henning Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

397 Students

7
out of 10

Vincent Settlement Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

321 Students

7
out of 10

Maplewood Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

651 Students

6
out of 10

E. K. Key Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

533 Students

6
out of 10

Maplewood Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

335 Students

8
out of 10

W. W. Lewis Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

777 Students

5
out of 10

Leblanc Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

399 Students

4
out of 10

Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children

Public

Grades PK-12

26 Students

Rating Unavailable

Sulphur High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,043 Students

5
out of 10

Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children

Public

Grades PK-12

26 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Isreal LaFleur Park
  • Prien Lake Park
  • Millennium Park
  • Bord Du Lac Park
  • Sam Houston Jones State Park

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Lake Charles Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.