Eunice, LA

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Eunice was founded by C.C. Duson, and is named after his second wife, Eunice Pharr Duson. If you like the Cajun culture, you will definitely enjoy living in Eunice since it is smack in the middle of Cajun country.

Eunice is a small city located in the St. Landry and Acadia parishes in the south central part of Louisiana. As of the 2010 census, the population in this city was 10,400. If you're searching for an apartment to rent in Eunice, you'll find many studio apartments for rent, duplexes for rent, or other types of apartments. We have the information you need to help you located the best house rental in Eunice.

Moving to Eunice

Depending on where you are moving from, if you find an apartment in Eunice, it will seem like the best thing that ever happened to your checking account. This is due to the really low cost of living in this part of the country. Say you are moving from New York, one of the most expensive places in the United States -- the move to Eunice would probably cut your cost of living by more than half. For a lot of people, that alone would be a strong incentive to move to Eunice, especially if you have other factors to consider, such as a new job.

Other things to keep in mind are all the papers you need to have prepared. You wouldn't want to lose out on your dream home just because you left behind one little piece of paper. What you'll need are copies of your ID, bank statements, rental history, letters of reference and a recent credit report.

Neighborhoods

Consider the areas detailed below when you're looking for a neighborhood in Eunice.

City Center: The City Center is a suburban neighborhood with very affordable rental rates, but a somewhat limited choice of rental homes. In the City Center, you will mostly find mobile homes and single family homes. As such, those in the market for large apartment-type buildings might be out of luck here.

Route 95 / Route 190: Those who like the rural life will find something to like about this part of town. The home options here are mostly mobile homes and single family homes, with most homes dating from the 1940s to the 1990s. Just like other parts of Eunice, rental rates here are very affordable.

SCC Duson Street / W. Maple Avenue: This part of town is even more affordable than the previous two, with the usual mix of mobile homes and single family homes. The area may be described as suburban and the demand for housing in this area is usually higher than the other neighborhoods. Fairground Park and Bobcat Field are in this area.

Things to do in Eunice

Eunice is steeped in the Cajun culture and you can find references to this in most of the activities there. For instance, the Cajun Music Hall of Fame and Museum is here, and Cajun music is popular in the area. You could also participate in the World Championship Crawfish touffe Cook-off, or you could take part in the Mardi Gras events. Stargazers and natural history buffs will also appreciate the Lafayette Natural History Museum & Planetarium. One thing is for sure, life is never dull in Eunice.