Elizabeth, NJ Low Income Housing

15 low income housing apartment complexes in Elizabeth, New Jersey.

Apartments Listed:

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Income (based) restricted housing tax credit apartments.
Section 8 apartments.
Elizabeth, NJ Housing Authority.
Public Housing.
Non profit senior and family low income apartments.

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Low Income/Affordable Housing in Elizabeth, NJ statistics

How does income and housing costs in Elizabeth compare with New Jersey income averages.

Average affordable monthly apartment cost in Elizabeth	$751.00
State of New Jersey Median Income	$130,300
State of New Jersey Median Metropolitan Income	$91,200
State of New Jersey Median Non-Metropolitan Income	$55,200

Elizabeth, NJ Low Income Housing: 15 Active Listings

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$900.00 Income Based $300.00 Housing Choice Voucher

Oaks at Westminster

450 Irvington Ave Elizabeth, NJ - 07208

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$500.00 per month $399.00 Income Based

Elizabeth NJ Public Housing Apartments for seniors and disabled. 249 apartments at this location. You need to apply through the Elizabeth housing authority. This one building structure of 9 stories housing 249 active rental units was built in 1963 upon the prior urging of a then young congress ...

Housing Authority
Senior Housing
Public Housing

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60 - 62 Division Street Affordable Apartments

60 - 62 Division S Elizabeth, NJ - 07201

Section 8 approved units: 9 The fair market rate for 2 bedroom apartments in this area is: $1,289 Call(973) 371-4500 for info Most apartments these days have waiting lists. We provide this listing so you can contact them directly at the number provided to see if you can apply and qualify to live he ...

Section 8

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$650.00 per month $500.00 Income Based $700.00 Income Based

Elizabeth Center Apartments

809 Pearl St Elizabeth, NJ - 07202

1 bdrm / 2 bdrm / 3 bdrm

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$150.00 per week

Oakwood Plaza Apartments

380 Irvington Ave Elizabeth, NJ - 07207

Oakwood Plaza Apartments offers low income housing to individuals and families. The rent is subsidized by the government for those who qualify. The complex features 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments. Contact Oakwood Plaza for complete details on eligibility requirements, availability of rental ...

1 bdrm / 2 bdrm / 3 bdrm

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$100.00 per month

Immaculate Conception Senior Residence Inc

59-63 Westfield Av Elizabeth, NJ - 07208

1 bdrm

Senior Housing

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Elizabeth Towers Housing for Seniors

315 Grand Street Elizabeth, NJ - 07204

HUD Requirements: Occupancy in which the head or spouse is at 62 years of age. Certify income and provide all financial information requested. Demonstrate the ability to pay rent on time Interviewed prior to admission Amenities: On Site Manager Social Service Department Maintenance Staff A ...

HUD Housing

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$800.00 per month $500.00

Housing Authority of Elizabeth NJ

688 Maple Ave Elizabeth, NJ - 07202

The Housing Authority of the City of Elizabeth is responsible for 1322 units of public housing. Of these, 1018 are owned and managed by the authority and 304 are mixed-finance units that are subsidized by HACE but are managed by private entities. In addition to its public housing, the a ...

Section 8
Housing Authority
Public Housing

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$756.00 Income Based $200.00 Income Based

Mravlag Manor

688 Maple Avenue Elizabeth, NJ - 07202

Located at 688 Maple Avenue in the Bayway section of the city. Mravlag Manor includes 421 apartments positioned in 15 three story building. Family Apartments. Many physical upgrades have occurred including new Heating System, Fire Alarms, Major Site Improvements and Kitchens. City of Elizabet ...

Housing Authority
Public Housing

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Brand New Day

176 First Street Elizabeth, NJ - 07206

Brand New Day, Inc.'s mission is to enhance the quality of life for low-to-moderate-income individuals, youth and families through the development, management and preservation of affordable housing, promoting neighborhood based education, economic development and advocating for social equality in t ...

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$600.00 Income Based $700.00 Income Based

Westminster Heights

420 Irvington Ave Elizabeth, NJ - 07208

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Waters Edge Crescent

80 Magnolia Ave Elizabeth, NJ - 07026

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Elizabeth Towers - Senior Apartments

315 W Grand St Elizabeth, NJ - 07202

1 bdrm

Senior Housing

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Portside Commons / Westport Homes

255 Third Street Elizabeth, NJ - 07206

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Alexian Manor - Senior Apartments

122 Seventh Street Elizabeth, NJ - 07206

1 bdrm

Senior Housing

Income Limits in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Union County, NJ Income Limits Summary*

Income Limit Area		Union County
Median Income		$130,300
Income Limit Category		Very Low (50%) Income Limits	Extremely Low Income Limits
Person(s) In Family	1	$45,650	$27,370
	2	$52,150	$31,280
	3	$58,650	$35,190
	4	$65,150	$39,100
	5	$70,400	$42,228

* Important: Your income, and income limit category, is needed to apply to most of the apartments on our list.

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Nicole Needs Help

Recently widowed single mother screaming for HELP!

Woke up one morning happily married, went to sleep one morning, widowed and forced to be a single mother, not by choice. to incomes were better than one and a lot easier now it’s a new way of lyrics unfortunately, in the process we lost our home. N...

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Elizabeth Needs Help

Single mother of 3

Single mother trying to get into a home I have 3 kids we've been staying from home to home with friends or family it's been difficult to get approved anywhere and all i really want is for my babies to have there own rooms run around and be ...

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Single Mother of 2 girls in need of housing

I'm a single mother of 2 girls (9yo & 5yo) and is in need of housing. I currently stay in a hotel from time to time when I have the funds. I've lost possession of my only transportation so I walk where I need to go. I have a couple of h...

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Waiting Lists

Most low income apartments have waiting lists. Some of these lists can take years until you can be called for openings. The key is to try to get on as many waiting lists as possible.

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Apartment Rates

We provide current apartment rates on many listing pages. Most HUD listings do not have published rates. They are based on 30% of the renters adjustable gross income. You will need to contact the apartments to determine if you qualify for income based rent.

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