Marrero Commons 1b Public Housing New Orleans, LA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Marrero Commons 1b is a Public Housing community in New Orleans, LA with 53 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $685/month on average.
53
total units
92%
occupancy
$685
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 3706 Erato St, New Orleans, LA 70125 Map → |
| Average household income | $27,814/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,056/yr |
| People per unit | 2.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 64% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 87% |
| One-bedroom share | 21% |
How to apply at Marrero Commons 1b
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 3706 Erato St, New Orleans; 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 (~$685/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bw Cooper Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Orleans | 0.8 km |
| Bw Cooper 1b LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Orleans | 0.8 km |
| Marrero Commons Public Housing | New Orleans | 0.8 km |
| Harmony Oaks Public Housing | New Orleans | 1.1 km |
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| The Crescent Club LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Orleans | 1.4 km |
| Flint Goodridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Orleans | 1.4 km |
| The Muses LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Orleans | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Marrero Commons 1b 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 Marrero Commons 1b?
Residents report average rents near $685/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 Marrero Commons 1b?
Contact the management office at 3706 Erato St in New Orleans. 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.