Cypress Place Apts PB Section 8 Marrero, LA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Cypress Place Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Marrero, LA with 132 units reporting 86% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $293/month on average.
132
total units
86%
occupancy
$293
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1500 Westwood Dr, Marrero, LA 70072 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,142/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,944/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 19% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 84% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 18% |
How to apply at Cypress Place Apts
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 1500 Westwood Dr, Marrero; 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 (~$293/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Marrero
- Monsignor Wynhoven I PB Section 8
- Ridgefield Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Monsignor Wynhoven I PB Section 8
- Cypress Place Formerly 1500 Westwood LIHTCPB Section 8
- St. Bakhita Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- New Chateau Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Jefferson Place Apartments PB Section 8
- Ames Gardens Estates LIHTCPB Section 8
- Star Homes LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hnasko Homes LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mid City Heights Public Housing | Westwego | 2.4 km |
| Oak Villa LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Orleans | 2.8 km |
| Canary Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Marrero | 2.8 km |
| Building 12 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Marrero | 2.8 km |
| Woodland Acres Public Housing | Westwego | 3.7 km |
| Claiborne Homes I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Westwego | 4.2 km |
| Creekwood Community Homes PB Section 8 | New Orleans | 4.7 km |
| Uptown Scattered Sites Public Housing | New Orleans | 5.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Marrero
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Cypress Place Apts have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Cypress Place Apts?
Residents report average rents near $293/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 Cypress Place Apts?
Contact the management office at 1500 Westwood Dr in Marrero. 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.