Colonial Estates
1300 Ridgefield Ave,
Thibodaux, LA 70301
$800 - $1,000 | 1-3 Beds
Since its establishment in 1948, Nicholls State University has been one of the landmark institutions of South Louisiana’s academic community. In addition to Nicholls State is home to the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute, where students can earn a bachelor’s degree and MBA in Culinary Arts. Other unique facilities at the university include the Louisiana Center for Women and Government and the Dyslexia Center of Louisiana.
The Nicholls State campus sits on the east side of Thibodaux, less than two miles from Downtown. The city center hosts a popular cluster of bars, restaurants, coffeehouses, and specialty shops, and just across Bayou Lafourche the Warren J. Harang Jr. Mun Auditorium regularly hosts concerts and other big events. When you want to get out of town for a day or a long weekend, New Orleans is just over an hour’s drive to the east, making it highly convenient to hop over to the Big Easy anytime.
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Thibodaux, LA is $1,146 for one bedroom, $1,280 for two bedrooms, and $1,451 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Thibodaux has increased by 2.6% in the past year.
1 BR
707 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,146/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,061 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,280/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,176 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,451/month
Average Rent
Car-Dependent
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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Somewhat Bikeable
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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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391 Students
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W.S. Lafargue Elementary School
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456 Students
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