McNeese State University

Lake Charles, LA

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McNeese State University - Lake Charles, LA

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McNeese State University celebrates the past while pioneering the future. Founded as a junior college in 1939, McNeese State has since grown into a regional university of national prominence. An evolving comprehensive university, McNeese provides a wide range of undergraduate and graduate curricula taught by a faculty committed to teaching, research, and creative scholarship. McNeese offers more than 60 degree programs, emphasizing in-depth disciplinary knowledge and its application to academic and professional environments.

Situated in Southwest Louisiana, MSU calls Lake Charles home. Plenty of apartments, townhomes, and houses of varying styles are available for rent near campus. Close proximity to I-210 with easy access to I-10 allows for simple commutes and travels from the MSU campus.

Campus life at McNeese is rich with events and engagement programs. The surrounding area offers a range of things to do, from casinos to golf courses to natural amenities. New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Houston are all within a three-hour drive from MSU.

Rent Trends

As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in Lake Charles, LA is $805 for a studio, $943 for one bedroom, $1,162 for two bedrooms, and $1,336 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lake Charles has increased by 6.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 218 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $805/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 719 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $943/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,002 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,162/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,210 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,336/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

40

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

43

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

Lebleu Settlement Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

428 Students

Prien Lake Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

671 Students

St. John Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

654 Students

M. J. Kaufman Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

294 Students

Moss Bluff Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

973 Students

Grand Lake High School

Public

Grades 7-12

340 Students

Moss Bluff Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

883 Students

S. J. Welsh Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,107 Students

F. K. White Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

661 Students

Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School

Public

Grades 6-8

325 Students

Alfred M. Barbe High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,991 Students

Grand Lake High School

Public

Grades 7-12

340 Students

Sam Houston High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,216 Students

Lagrange High School

Public

Grades 9-12

907 Students

Washington/Marion Magnet High School

Public

Grades 9-12

587 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bord Du Lac Park
  • Millennium Park
  • Prien Lake Park
  • Isreal LaFleur 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 November 2025.