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 February 2025, the average apartment rent in Lake Charles, LA is $723 for a studio, $925 for one bedroom, $1,089 for two bedrooms, and $1,288 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lake Charles has increased by 3.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 519 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $723/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 724 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $925/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,002 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,089/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,217 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,288/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

Prien Lake Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

671 Students

9
out of 10

Lebleu Settlement Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

428 Students

9
out of 10

Moss Bluff Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

973 Students

8
out of 10

A. A. Nelson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

741 Students

8
out of 10

Dolby Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

381 Students

7
out of 10

Grand Lake High School

Public

Grades 7-12

340 Students

9
out of 10

Moss Bluff Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

883 Students

6
out of 10

F. K. White Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

661 Students

6
out of 10

S. J. Welsh Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,107 Students

5
out of 10

Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School

Public

Grades 6-8

325 Students

4
out of 10

Grand Lake High School

Public

Grades 7-12

340 Students

9
out of 10

Alfred M. Barbe High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,991 Students

7
out of 10

Sam Houston High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,216 Students

6
out of 10

Lagrange High School

Public

Grades 9-12

907 Students

2
out of 10

Washington/Marion Magnet High School

Public

Grades 9-12

587 Students

2
out of 10

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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