Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
McNeese State University, LA

Median rent

Median rent in Westlake

$1,299/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Westlake is $1,299 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $601 less per month.

$1.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Westlake

83

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Westlake rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 8% 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 $1,272, whereas a house costs $1,597. 1-bedroom apartments in Westlake run $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,275.

Listings

Studio

$975

-

-

1 bedroom

$925

-

9%

2 bedroom

$1,250

-

1%

3 bedroom

$1,800

-

41%

4 bedroom

$1,300

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$975

1 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last year

41%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

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.

Discover rentals in McNeese State University, LA

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5d+ ago

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4330 Kirkman St. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.2

Very good

4330 Kirkman St.

4330 Kirkman St, Lake Charles, LA 70607

2 beds

1 bath

$799

The Vistas of Lake Charles - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

8.2

Very good

The Vistas of Lake Charles

2321 Power Centre Pkwy, Lake Charles, LA 70607

2–3 beds

2 baths

$840–$950

1601 McKinley Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

1601 McKinley Street

1601 Mckinley St, Westlake, LA 70669

2 beds

1 bath

$850

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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 $1,299 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Westlake?

Average rent prices in Westlake have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Westlake rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Westlake is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $601 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 $52,000/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).

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