Bayou Apartments Public Housing Estherwood, LA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bayou Apartments is a Public Housing community in Estherwood, LA with 54 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $344/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 9 months.
54
total units
98%
occupancy
$344
avg resident rent
9 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 517 Plaquemine St, Estherwood, LA 70534 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,166/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,458/yr |
| People per unit | 1.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 60% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 74% |
| One-bedroom share | 38% |
How to apply at Bayou Apartments
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 517 Plaquemine St, Estherwood; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$344/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Public Housing | Crowley | 6.3 km |
| Kathy Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Crowley | 6.3 km |
| Meadows Apartments PB Section 8 | Crowley | 6.3 km |
| West Crowley Sunbdivision Single Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Crowley | 6.3 km |
| Bobby Smith Subdivision I Single Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Crowley | 6.3 km |
| Bobby Smith Subdivision Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Crowley | 6.3 km |
| Moss Pointe Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Crowley | 8.1 km |
| Morse Manor §202 Senior | Morse | 8.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Estherwood
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bayou Apartments have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Bayou Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $344/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Bayou Apartments?
Contact the management office at 517 Plaquemine St in Estherwood. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.