2425 1/2 Broad St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
1 bed · 1 bath · 1.4 mi from campus · 500 sq ft · Apartment
$550/mo
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Off-campus housing for freshmen near SOWELA Technical Community College
Explore freshmen housing near SOWELA Technical Community College in Lake Charles, LA. This guide highlights live listings, rent trends, and student-focused insights for first-year students.
Average rent
$704/mo
Walk score
73/100
Listings
24
Avg commute
~12 min
Student budget fit
Typical all-in monthly costs near SOWELA Technical Community College land around ~$1,290/mo estimated when sharing a 2BR. Use the budget calculator and roommate tools before signing — headline rent is only part of the story.
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Treat safety like a student-life decision, not just rent: tour at night, confirm lighting and access control, and compare blocks instead of entire ZIP codes. Areas listed on this hub are ranked for student-friendly walkability and residential stability.
Transportation for students
Transit convenience near Lake Charles, LA scores about 63/100 in our model. Undergrads often bike for short trips; graduate students more often mix transit + parking depending on program location.
Best areas for students
Students targeting freshmen housing often start in Lake Charles Heights and Downtown before expanding search radius.
Popular apartment communities
Inventory near SOWELA Technical Community College includes mix of small complexes and shared houses. Compare 24 active listings filtered for freshmen housing.
Rent trends
Studio trend
$750/mo avg
1 bedroom trend
$900/mo avg
2 bedroom trend
$1,200/mo avg
This topic avg
$704/mo
Housing match score
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92/100
Relative to campus median rents
Safety
88/100
Walkability and residential stability
Convenience
73/100
Commute and daily errands
Nightlife
69/100
Social scene proximity
Transportation
82/100
Transit and bike access
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616 1/2 Armstrong St, Lake Charles, LA 70615
1 bed · 1 bath · 1.3 mi from campus · 500 sq ft · Single Family
$600/mo
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823 Kirkman St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
1 bed · 1 bath · 2.9 mi from campus · 950 sq ft · Apartment
$600/mo
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1152 Hodges St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
1 bed · 1 bath · 3.2 mi from campus · 600 sq ft · Apartment
$600/mo
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720 Live Oak St, # B, Lake Charles, LA 70601
1 bed · 1 bath · 2.9 mi from campus · 450 sq ft · Apartment
$625/mo
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922 Cleveland St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
1 bed · 1 bath · 2.7 mi from campus · 900 sq ft · Apartment
$650/mo
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How much does freshmen housing cost near SOWELA Technical Community College?
Filtered listings average about $704/month. Campus-wide averages run $900 for 1BR and $1,200 for 2BR.
Is freshmen housing good for first-year students?
International students should prioritize transit access, furnished options, and clear utility rules. Many arrivals time housing to orientation week — start early if you need guarantor or proof-of-funds paperwork.…
When should SOWELA Technical Community College students start searching?
Peak demand hits before fall term and again in early summer. For SOWELA Technical Community College, starting 60 days early improves unit quality and roommate choice.
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