Sharlo Terrace Public Housing Baton Rouge, LA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Sharlo Terrace is a Public Housing community in Baton Rouge, LA with 78 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $319/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 3 months.
78
total units
96%
occupancy
$319
avg resident rent
3 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 4915 Alvin Dark Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70820 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,100/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,437/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 24% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Sharlo Terrace
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 4915 Alvin Dark Ave, Baton Rouge; 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 (~$319/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Garden LIHTC | Baton Rouge | 3.3 km |
| Canterbury Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Baton Rouge | 3.4 km |
| River Ridge Apts LIHTC | Baton Rouge | 3.4 km |
| Roosevelt Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Baton Rouge | 3.4 km |
| River South Phase 2 Public Housing | Baton Rouge | 4.4 km |
| Ardenwood Village Public Housing | Baton Rouge | 4.5 km |
| Burberry Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Baton Rouge | 4.7 km |
| Santa Rosa Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | Baton Rouge | 5.6 km |
← All subsidized housing in Baton Rouge
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Sharlo Terrace 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 Sharlo Terrace?
Residents report average rents near $319/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 Sharlo Terrace?
Contact the management office at 4915 Alvin Dark Ave in Baton Rouge. 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.