Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Ruston, LA
There are 35 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Ruston with roughly 1,449 assisted units — including 23 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 31 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $258 to $339 per month. Median reported wait: about 7 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Ruston
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Ruston
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood, Fam, Maryland Pl., Eld. Public Housing | 298 | $258 | 7 mo |
| Cinnamon Square Apts/ruston LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Village Green LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Park at Cooktown LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Pecan Villa Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Edgewood Square Aparment LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Highland Apts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Park Ridge Estates of Ruston LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Pecan Villa PB Section 8 | 60 | $325 | — |
| Cinnamon Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Emerald Trace Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Peachtree Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Madeline Place Subdivision LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Peachtree Ii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Lincoln Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Sparta Place Apts PB Section 8 | 40 | $339 | — |
| Briarwood Estates at Ruston LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Park at Maple LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Golden Ages Senior Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Gray Creek Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Orchard Creek LIHTC | 29 | — | — |
| Cinnamon Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Cinnamon View Apts LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Emerald Trace Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Ruston Voa Living Center, Inc §811 | 15 | $312 | — |
| Everette Street Project LIHTCPB Section 8 | 9 | — | — |
| Bonner St Apts LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Debra Lane Project LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Bond Street Project LIHTCPB Section 8 | 3 | — | — |
| E Arizona St Project LIHTCPB Section 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Hazel St Apts LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| W California St Project LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Calvin St Project LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Woodland I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
| Woodland Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Ruston (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Square Apts/ruston LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Village Green LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Pecan Villa Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Edgewood Square Aparment LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Park Ridge Estates of Ruston LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Pecan Villa PB Section 8 | 60 | $325 | — |
| Cinnamon Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Emerald Trace Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Peachtree Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Madeline Place Subdivision LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Peachtree Ii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Lincoln Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Sparta Place Apts PB Section 8 | 40 | $339 | — |
| Golden Ages Senior Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Gray Creek Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Ruston
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood, Fam, Maryland Pl., Eld. Public Housing | 298 | $258 | 7 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Ruston
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park at Cooktown LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Highland Apts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Briarwood Estates at Ruston LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Park at Maple LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Orchard Creek LIHTC | 29 | — | — |
| Cinnamon View Apts LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Bonner St Apts LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Hazel St Apts LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| W California St Project LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Calvin St Project LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Lincoln Parish Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lincoln Parish: studio $649, 1-BR $695, 2-BR $881, 3-BR $1,156, 4-BR $1,440.
Full FMR table for Lincoln Parish →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Ruston
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Grambling, LA
- New Orleans, LA
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Shreveport, LA
- Monroe, LA
- Lafayette, LA
- Lake Charles, LA
- Alexandria, LA
- Bossier City, LA
- Natchitoches, LA
- Marrero, LA
- Opelousas, LA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.