Jersey City, NJ Low Income Housing

46 low income housing apartment complexes in Jersey City, New Jersey.

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Low Income/Affordable Housing in Jersey City, NJ statistics

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

Average affordable monthly apartment cost in Jersey City	$780.00
State of New Jersey Median Income	$100,200
State of New Jersey Median Metropolitan Income	$91,200
State of New Jersey Median Non-Metropolitan Income	$55,200

Jersey City, NJ Low Income Housing: 46 Active Listings

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$200.00 $200.00 Income Based

The Urban League Affordable Housing and Community Development Corporation/Urban League of Hudson County

253 Martin Luther Jersey City, NJ - 07305

The Urban League Affordable Housing and Community Development Corporation (ULAHCDC) has operated as an affiliate of the Urban League of Hudson County since 1993. It is a 501c3 corporation whose mission is to improve the living standard of Hudson County residents by reversing the cycle of dec ...

HUD Housing

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Van Wagenen Avenue II Affordable Apartments

117 Van Wagenen Av Jersey City, NJ - 07306

Van Wagenen Avenue II offers low income housing to individuals and families. The rent is subsidized by the government for those who qualify. They charge lower rent for low income persons. The complex features 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom apartments. Contact Van Wagenen Ave Apts II for complete de ...

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$500.00

Montgomery Gateway East II Low Income Housing to Individuals and Families

361 Montgomery Str Jersey City, NJ - 07302

Montgomery Gateway East II offers 200 units low income housing to individuals and families. The complex features 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom units. Contact Montgomery Gateway East II for complete details on eligibility requirements, availability of rentals, and their application procedures for affordabl ...

1 bdrm / 2 bdrm / 3 bdrm / 4 bdrm

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Gloria Robinson Court Homes Subsidized Housing

322 Duncan Avenue Jersey City, NJ - 07306

1 bdrm / 2 bdrm / 3 bdrm / 4 bdrm

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Grandview Terrace Affordable Apartments for Seniors

3060 John F. Kenne Jersey City, NJ - 07306

Grandview Terrace offers low income housing to Seniors. The rent is subsidized by the government for those who qualify. Contact Grandview Terrace for complete details on eligibility requirements, availability of rentals, and their application procedures for affordable housing for Seniors. C ...

Senior Housing

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$100.00 Income Based

Audobon Park Apartments for the Disabled

112 Bergen Avenue Jersey City, NJ - 07305

Audobon Park offers low income housing to the Disabled. The rent is subsidized by the government for those who qualify. Contact Audobon Park for complete details on eligibility requirements, availability of rentals, and their application procedures for affordable housing. Call 201-434-421 ...

1 bdrm / 2 bdrm / 3 bdrm

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Bergen Manor Subsidized Section 8 Apartments

277 -283 Bergen Av Jersey City, NJ - 07305

Bergen Manor offers low income housing to individuals and families. The rent is subsidized by the government for those who qualify. The complex features studio, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom units. Amenities: 24 Hour Security Surveillance Security Officers On-Site Courtyard Laundry Rooms On-site Man ...

1 bdrm / 2 bdrm / 3 bdrm

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Boyd Mcguiness Senior Citizen Housing

2555 Kennedy Blvd Jersey City, NJ - 07304

Boyd Mcguiness offers low income housing to seniors The rent is subsidized by the government for those who qualify. The complex features one and two-bedroom apartments. Contact Boyd Mcguiness for complete details on eligibility requirements, availability of rentals, and their applica ...

1 bdrm / 2 bdrm

Senior Housing

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Pacific Court Low Income Housing Apartments

148 Bramhall Ave. Jersey City, NJ - 07304

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$500.00 per month

Lexington Manor Affordable Apartments

11- 15 Lexington A Jersey City, NJ - 07304

Lexington Manor offers low income housing to individuals and families. The complex features 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments. The rent is subsidized by the government for those who qualify. They charge lower rent for low income persons. Contact Lexington Manor for complete details on eligibility ...

1 bdrm / 2 bdrm / 3 bdrm

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Salem Lafayette Affordable Apartments

8 Madison Ave Jersey City, NJ - 07304

Salem-Lafayette Apartments features 34 one-bedroom, 23 two-bedroom, 5 three-bedroom, 7 four-bedroom and 5 five-bedroom town home style rental residences. Additionally, the community offers on-site management, 24/7 maintenance, street parking, is pet friendly and is located near public transit and ...

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The Willows at Salem Lafayette Low Income Housing Apartment

4 Madison Ave Jersey City, NJ - 07304

Amenities: Variety of Spacious Floorplans Wired for Cable & Internet Accessible & Adaptable Rentals Fully-equipped Kitchens Scenic Views 24/7 Maintenance Available Public Transit Nearby Controlled Access Pet Friendly On-Site Management This is an affordable rental community and income rest ...

1 bdrm / 2 bdrm 4 bdrm

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$500.00 Housing Choice Voucher

York Street Project

89 York Street Jersey City, NJ - 07302

York Street Project offers safe, affordable housing single working women 18 years of age and older with limited incomes. They provide affordable housing, meals, and communal living services for each woman, allowing her to concentrate on improving her language and job skills for a better future. T ...

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$900.00 per month $900.00 Month To Month $300.00 Housing Choice Voucher

Hudson County Housing Resource Center

830 Bergen Av Jersey City, NJ - 07306

The HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER owns an affordable housing project in WNY, NJ. The rents are determined by HUD/HOME. The HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER's mission is to protect, maintain and increase the affordable housing stock in Hudson County and to prevent homelessness. With up-to-the minute information on ...

HUD Housing

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Lafayette Village Apartments

579 Grand Street Jersey City, NJ - 07304

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The Willows at Gloria Robinson

348 Duncan Ave Jersey City, NJ - 07306

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Apartment Amenities: Air Conditioning Washer/Dryer Community Amenities: Meeting Room Laundry Facilities On-Site Management Computer Room Warming Kitchen **This is an affordable rental community and income restrictions apply. Catering to individua ...

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Unico Towers

500 Manila Avenue Jersey City, NJ - 07302

Unico Towers is an elderly housing project located in Jersey City with the convenience of a city location. The rent is subsidized for those who qualify. The complex features 203 units. Contact Unico Towers for complete details on eligibility requirements, availability of rentals, and their app ...

Senior Housing

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$200.00 per month $200.00 per month

Storms Avenue Elderly Apartments

111 Storms Ave Jersey City, NJ - 07306

Storms Avenue Elderly Apartments offers low income housing to Seniors. The rent is subsidized by the government for those who qualify. They charge lower rent for low income persons. The complex features 1 and 2-bedroom apartments. Contact Storms Avenue for complete details on eligibilit ...

Senior Housing

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$700.00 per month $600.00 Income Based $100.00 Income Based

Villa Borinquen

398 Manila Avenue Jersey City, NJ - 07302

Villa Borinquen offers low income housing to individuals and families. The rent is subsidized by the government for those who qualify. They charge lower rent for low income persons. The complex features 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom apartments. Contact Villa Borinquen for complete details on eligib ...

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Wittenberg Manor Senior Apartments

66 Bleeker St Jersey City, NJ - 07307

Wittenberg Manor offers low income housing to Seniors. The rent is subsidized by the government for those who qualify. They charge lower rent for low income persons. Contact Wittenberg Manor for complete details on eligibility requirements, availability of rentals, and their applicati ...

Senior Housing

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Welcome Baptist Homes

513 Jersey Ave Jersey City, NJ - 07304

Welcome Baptist Homes offers low income housing to families. The rent is subsidized by the government for those who qualify. They charge lower rent for low income persons. The complex features 2-bedroom apartments. Contact Welcome Baptist Homes for complete details on eligibility requiremen ...

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Paulus Hook

100 Montgomery Str Jersey City, NJ - 07302

Paulus Hook provides affordable housing for individuals and families. The rent is subsidized by the government for those who qualify. The complex features 308 units. Contact Paulus Hook for complete details on eligibility requirements, availability of rentals, and their application procedur ...

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$800.00 per month $500.00

Summit Plaza Apartments I

625-27 Summit Ave Jersey City, NJ - 07306

Summit Plaza Apartments I offers low income housing to individuals and families. The rent is subsidized by the government for those who qualify. They charge lower rent for low income persons. The complex features 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom units. Contact Summit Plaza Apartments I for complete de ...

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$200.00 $500.00 per month

Van Wagenen Ave Apts I

85 Van Wagenen Ave Jersey City, NJ - 07306

Van Wagenen Ave Apts I offers low income housing to individuals and families. The rent is subsidized by the government for those who qualify. They charge lower rent for low income persons. The complex features 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments. Contact Van Wagenen Ave Apts I for complete ...

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$700.00 per month $700.00 $755.00 Income Based

Van Horne JC Realty, LLC

219- 234 Van Horne Jersey City, NJ - 07304

Van Horne JC Realty, LLC offers low income housing to individuals and families. The rent is subsidized by the government for those who qualify. They charge lower rent for low income persons. The complex features 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments. Contac tVan Horne JC Realty, LLC for complete de ...

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$400.00 Income Based $400.00 Income Based $800.00 Income Based

Ocean JC Realty, LLC

716 Ocean Ave Jersey City, NJ - 07305

Ocean JC Realty, LLC provides low income housing to individuals and families. The rent is subsidized by the government for those who qualify. They charge lower rent for low income persons. They have one and two-bedroom apartments. Contact Ocean JC Realty, LLC for complete details on eligi ...

1 bdrm / 2 bdrm

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$250.00

New Hope Baptist II

92-94, 123 - 125 S Jersey City, NJ - 07304

New Hope Baptist II offers low income housing to individuals and families. The rent is subsidized by the government for those who qualify. They charge lower rent for low income persons. The complex features 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments. Contact New Hope Baptist II for complete details on ...

1 bdrm / 2 bdrm / 3 bdrm

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Battery View Senior Apts /aka/ Tikvah Towers

72 Montgomery St Jersey City, NJ - 07302

Battery View offers low income housing to Seniors. The rent is subsidized by the government for those who qualify. The complex features 1 and 2-bedroom apartments. Contact Battery View for complete details on eligibility requirements, availability of rentals, and their application procedur ...

1 bdrm / 2 bdrm

Senior Housing

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Muhlenberg Gardens Senior Apartments

1065 Summit Ave Jersey City, NJ - 07307

Muhlenberg Gardens offers low income housing to Seniors . The rent is subsidized by the government for those who qualify. They charge lower rent for low income persons. The complex features 1 and 2-bedroom apartments. Contact Muhlenberg Gardens for complete details on eligibility requireme ...

1 bdrm / 2 bdrm

Senior Housing

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$400.00 Income Based

Kennedy Manor

2348 -2354 Kennedy Jersey City, NJ - 07304

Kennedy Manor offers low income housing to individuals and families. The rent is subsidized by the government for those who qualify. Low income residents pay lower rent . The complex features 1 and 2-bedroom apartments. Contact Kennedy Manor for complete details on eligibility requirements ...

1 bdrm / 2 bdrm

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Jones Hall Senior Apartments

591 Montgomery St Jersey City, NJ - 07302

Jones Hall is a 14-story high-rise building providing affordable housing for Seniors. The rent is subsidized by the government for those who qualify. They charge lower rent for low income persons. Contact Jones Hall for complete details on eligibility requirements, availability of ren ...

1 bdrm

Senior Housing

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Kennedy Blvd Assoc

2540-2550 Kennedy Jersey City, NJ - 07305

Kennedy Blvd Assoc offers low income housing to individuals and families. The rent is subsidized by the government for those who qualify. The complex features 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom units. Contact Kennedy Blvd Assoc for complete details on eligibility requirements, availability of rentals, ...

1 bdrm / 2 bdrm / 3 bdrm / 4 bdrm

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Montgomery Gateway East I

336 Montgomery Str Jersey City, NJ - 07302

Montgomery Gateway East I offers low income housing to individuals and families. The rent is subsidized by the government for those who qualify. They charge lower rent for low income persons. The complex features 1, 2 and 3-bedroom units. Contact Montgomery Gateway East I for complete det ...

1 bdrm / 2 bdrm / 3 bdrm

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$950.00 Housing Choice Voucher

Cambridge Affordable Apartments in Jersey City

80 Cambridge Ave Jersey City, NJ - 07307

Cambridge Apartments offers low income housing to individuals. The rent is subsidized by the government for those who qualify. Contact Cambridge Apartmentsfor complete details on eligibility requirements, availability of rentals, and their application procedures for affordable housing. Call (201) ...

1 bdrm

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New Hope Baptist I

445 Bergen Ave Jersey City, NJ - 07305

New Hope Baptist I offers low income housing to individuals and families. The rent is subsidized by the government for those who qualify. They charge lower rent for low income persons. The complex features 1 and 2-bedroom apartments. Contact New Hope Baptist I for complete details on elig ...

1 bdrm / 2 bdrm

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$500.00 month to month $100.00 per month $400.00 per month

Jersey City Housing Authority

400 U.S. Highway 1 Jersey City, NJ - 07306

Jersey City Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of programs such as Low Rent Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. These programs are income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waitin ...

Section 8
Income Restricted
Housing Authority
HUD Housing
Public Housing

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Harborview Apartments for Seniors

145 Ocean Ave Jersey City, NJ - 07305

Harborview Apartments is a 14-story, 100 unit Senior housing community located in Jersey City, New Jersey which was sponsored by the Volunteers of America. The Upper floors of the building offer spectacular views of the Hudson River, Manhattan skylines, and the Statue of Liberty. Harborview Apartm ...

1 bdrm

HUD Housing
Senior Housing

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Ocean Pointe

460 Ocean Ave. Jersey City, NJ - 07305

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City Crossing

1A Montgomerey Cou Jersey City, NJ - 07302

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Community Amenities: Wi-Fi Lounge Business Center Media Center Shuttle Bus 24-Hour Emergency Maintenanc Public Transportation Accesible Downtown Location Adjacent to Public Transportation: Stop NJ Transit and the PATH Nearby Parks and Recreatio ...

2 bdrm / 3 bdrm / 4 bdrm / 5 bdrm

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Webb Apartments

450 MLK Drive Jersey City, NJ - 07304

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Barbara's Place Apartments

471 Pacific Ave Jersey City, NJ - 07304

Barbara's Place Apartments offers 67 low income one, two, three, and four bedroom units. Amenities: Washer/Dryer in unit Social Service Program Fitness center On-site maintenance On-site Laundry Facility Large Closets Refrigerator Modern Appliances ...

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Ocean Towers Senior Apartments

425 Ocean Ave Jersey City, NJ - 07305

Ocean Towersoffers low income housing to individuals and families. The rent is subsidized by the government for those who qualify. They charge lower rent for low income persons. Contact Ocean Towers for complete details on eligibility requirements, availability of rentals, and their application p ...

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$500.00 per month

Plaza Apartments for Seniors

91 Sip Avenue Jersey City, NJ - 07306

Plaza Apartments is a 7-story, 93 unit complex designed for Seniors. The rent is subsidized by the government for those who qualify. Contact Plaza Apartments for complete details on eligibility requirements, availability of rentals, and their application procedures for ...

Senior Housing

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$900.00 per month $800.00 Month To Month

Summit Plaza Apartments II

700 - 730 Newark A Jersey City, NJ - 07306

Summit Plaza Apartments II offers low income housing to individuals and families. The rent is subsidized by the government for those who qualify. They charge lower rent for low income persons. The complex features 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom units. Contact Summit Plaza Apartments II for complete ...

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New Community Hudson Senior Housing

21-27 Orchard St Jersey City, NJ - 07306

New Community Hudson is an 8-story Section 8 complex, located in the Jersey City business district; Two elevators, laundry room on the premises, site parking for the residents, on site social service workers and 24-hrs security coverage. 202 units. The rent is subsidized by the government for thos ...

1 bdrm

Section 8
HUD Housing

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Arlington Arms Apartments

750-766 Grand St. Jersey City, NJ - 07304

Arlington Arms offers low income housing to individuals and families. The rent is subsidized by the government for those who qualify. There are five buildings with a total of 90 two-bedroom units that make up this family site. Contact Arlington Arms for complete details on eligi ...

1 bdrm / 2 bdrm

Income Limits in Jersey City, New Jersey. Hudson County, NJ Income Limits Summary*

Income Limit Area		Hudson County
Median Income		$100,200
Income Limit Category		Very Low (50%) Income Limits	Extremely Low Income Limits
Person(s) In Family	1	$46,850	$28,105
	2	$53,550	$32,120
	3	$60,250	$36,135
	4	$66,900	$40,150
	5	$72,300	$43,362

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

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