Last updated on June 23, 2026

Average rent in
McNeese State University, LA

Median rent

Median rent in Westlake

$1,200/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Westlake is $1,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.

$1.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Westlake

83

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Westlake rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in McNeese State University, LA

Average rent prices in Westlake have increased by 18% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in McNeese State University, LA

Rent prices in Westlake vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Westlake is $1,187, whereas a house costs $1,375. 1-bedroom apartments in Westlake run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$975

-

-

1 bedroom

$937

-

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,175

-

8%

3 bedroom

$1,600

-

74%

4 bedroom

$3,000

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$975

1 bedroom

Average rent

$937

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,175

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last year

74%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

The table above reflects average rent prices in McNeese State University, LA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

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Frequently asked questions for McNeese State University, LA

Quick answers to common questions about the Westlake rental market.

How much is rent in Westlake?

The average rent in Westlake is $1,200 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Westlake?

Average rent prices in Westlake have increased by 18% since last year.

How does Westlake rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Westlake is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Westlake?

To comfortably afford rent in Westlake, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).