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4101 5th Ave,
Lake Charles, LA 70607
$760 - $1,073
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McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA
McNeese State University - Lake Charles, LA Area Guide
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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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Lake Charles, LA is $845 for a studio, $1,037 for one bedroom, $1,229 for two bedrooms, and $1,369 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lake Charles has increased by 11.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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218 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$845/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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712 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,037/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,001 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,229/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,207 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,369/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly McNeese State University - Lake Charles, LA (University) is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Daily Essentials
McNeese State University - Lake Charles, LA (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in McNeese State University - Lake Charles, LA (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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Schools
Lebleu Settlement Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
428 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
671 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
654 Students
M. J. Kaufman Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
294 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
973 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
340 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
883 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,107 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
661 Students
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School
Public
Grades 6-8
325 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,991 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
340 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,216 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
574 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
907 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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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