Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Burlington County, New Jersey
Burlington County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,860 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,745 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $35.77 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,860
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 18% less than in New Jersey
- Typical rent
- $1,745
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 1% more than in New Jersey
- Wage needed
- $35.77
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $74,400 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 53%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 2% more than in New Jersey
Only here
Renting in Burlington County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Nearby, in Atlantic County, the typical rent is $1,376: 21% less than in Burlington County ($1,745).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Burlington County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Burlington County was $2,264 a month in September 2026: 2.9% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,438 | $27.65 | $57,520 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,558 | $29.96 | $62,320 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,860 | $35.77 | $74,400 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,216 | $42.62 | $88,640 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,445 | $47.02 | $97,800 |
HUD area: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 35 ZIP codes in Burlington County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,410 in 08511 to $2,790 in 08641. 22 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,860).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 08010 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,440 | $1,560 | $1,860 | $2,220 | $2,440 |
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| 08011 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,310 | $1,430 | $1,710 | $2,050 | $2,330 |
| 08015 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,220 | $1,320 | $1,580 | $1,880 | $2,080 |
| 08016 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,360 | $1,470 | $1,760 | $2,100 | $2,310 |
| 08019 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $2,160 | $2,340 | $2,790 | $3,320 | $3,670 |
| 08022 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,410 | $1,520 | $1,820 | $2,170 | $2,390 |
| 08036 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,570 | $1,700 | $2,030 | $2,420 | $2,670 |
| 08041 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,370 | $1,480 | $1,760 | $2,100 | $2,320 |
| 08042 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,770 | $1,910 | $2,280 | $2,720 | $3,000 |
| 08046 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $2,000 | $2,170 | $2,590 | $3,090 | $3,400 |
| 08048 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,660 | $1,800 | $2,150 | $2,560 | $2,830 |
| 08052 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,540 | $1,670 | $1,990 | $2,370 | $2,620 |
| 08053 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $2,060 | $2,240 | $2,670 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 08054 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,980 | $2,140 | $2,560 | $3,050 | $3,360 |
| 08055 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,500 | $1,620 | $1,940 | $2,310 | $2,550 |
| 08057 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,690 | $1,830 | $2,180 | $2,600 | $2,870 |
| 08060 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,580 | $1,720 | $2,050 | $2,440 | $2,690 |
| 08064 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,180 | $1,270 | $1,520 | $1,810 | $2,000 |
| 08065 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,670 | $1,810 | $2,160 | $2,570 | $2,840 |
| 08068 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,140 | $1,230 | $1,470 | $1,750 | $1,930 |
| 08073 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,690 | $1,840 | $2,200 | $2,620 | $2,880 |
| 08075 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,410 | $1,530 | $1,830 | $2,180 | $2,410 |
| 08077 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,910 | $2,070 | $2,470 | $2,940 | $3,250 |
| 08088 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,880 | $2,040 | $2,430 | $2,900 | $3,190 |
| 08224 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,650 | $1,830 | $2,250 | $2,910 | $3,220 |
| 08505 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,580 | $1,720 | $2,050 | $2,440 | $2,690 |
| 08511 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,090 | $1,180 | $1,410 | $1,680 | $1,850 |
| 08515 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $2,160 | $2,340 | $2,790 | $3,320 | $3,670 |
| 08515 | Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $2,160 | $2,340 | $2,790 | $3,320 | $3,670 |
| 08518 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,280 | $1,380 | $1,650 | $1,970 | $2,170 |
| 08554 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,720 | $1,860 | $2,220 | $2,650 | $2,920 |
| 08562 | Monmouth-Ocean, NJ | $1,110 | $1,210 | $1,440 | $1,720 | $1,940 |
| 08562 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,110 | $1,210 | $1,440 | $1,720 | $1,940 |
| 08640 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $2,160 | $2,340 | $2,790 | $3,320 | $3,670 |
| 08641 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $2,160 | $2,340 | $2,790 | $3,320 | $3,670 |
- 08010 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $1,860$2,220
- 08011 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $1,710$2,050
- 08015 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $1,580$1,880
- 08016 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $1,760$2,100
- 08019 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,790$3,320
- 08022 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $1,820$2,170
- 08036 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,030$2,420
- 08041 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $1,760$2,100
- 08042 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,280$2,720
- 08046 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,590$3,090
- 08048 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,150$2,560
- 08052 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $1,990$2,370
- 08053 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,670$3,180
- 08054 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,560$3,050
- 08055 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $1,940$2,310
- 08057 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,180$2,600
- 08060 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,050$2,440
- 08064 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $1,520$1,810
- 08065 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,160$2,570
- 08068 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $1,470$1,750
- 08073 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,200$2,620
- 08075 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $1,830$2,180
- 08077 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,470$2,940
- 08088 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,430$2,900
- 08224 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,250$2,910
- 08505 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,050$2,440
- 08511 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $1,410$1,680
- 08515 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,790$3,320
- 08515 · Trenton-Princeton, NJ $2,790$3,320
- 08518 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $1,650$1,970
- 08554 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,220$2,650
- 08562 · Monmouth-Ocean, NJ $1,440$1,720
- 08562 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $1,440$1,720
- 08640 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,790$3,320
- 08641 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,790$3,320
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Burlington County, 53% of renter households are in that position; in New Jersey, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
53%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
42,298 households rent in Burlington County
- Spend half or more of their income 27%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 26%
- Spend less than 30% 47%
Compared with the state and the country
- Burlington 53%
- New Jersey 52%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Burlington County
HUD lists 77 properties with homes for low-income households in Burlington County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 51
- HUD-assisted
- 23
- public housing
- 3
5,337 homes in all; 3,611 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- The Arbors Tax credit (LIHTC) 220 S Lenola Rd, Maple Shade 408 homes, 293 low-income · In service since 2003
- Bordentown Affordable Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) Route 130 and Burlington-Bordentown Road, Bordentown City 168 low-income homes · In service since 2000
- Lumberton Independent Living Tax credit (LIHTC) 25 Independence Dr, Lumberton Twp 128 low-income homes · In service since 1997
- Lumberton Independent Living Campus Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Independence DR, Lumberton 128 homes, 127 low-income · 1 bd: 85 · 2 bd: 43 · In service since 2012
- Burlington Manor Apts. HUD-assisted 225 EastPearl BLVD, Burlington 08016 125 low-income homes · For older adults
- Browns Woods Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 226 Trenton Rd, Browns Mills 149 homes, 120 low-income · In service since 2002
- Sharp Road Family Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 Sharp Road, Evesham Twp 104 low-income homes · In service since 2009
- Willingboro Senior Housing (aka Dorothea Campbell Senior) Tax credit (LIHTC) 55 Sunset Rd, Willingboro 104 low-income homes · In service since 2000 · For older adults
- Centerton Road Family Tax credit (LIHTC) Centerton Road and Marne Highway, Mount Laurel 102 low-income homes · In service since 2019
- Eastampton Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1 Clemens Blvd, Eastampton Township 100 homes, 99 low-income · In service since 2002
- Maple Shade Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 40 Brubaker Ln, Maple Shade 100 homes, 99 low-income · In service since 2004
- Living Springs Senior Residence Tax credit (LIHTC) 4151 Route 130, Beverly 99 homes, 94 low-income · In service since 2011
- Col Edward B Stone Villa Public housing 34 Stone Villa, Burlington 08016 90 low-income homes · Run by Burlington Housing Authority · Average payment: $660 a month · (609) 386-0246
- Acacia-Lumberton Manor HUD-assisted 423 Landing St, Lumberton 08048 166 homes, 86 low-income · For older adults · (609) 261-2317
- Ethel R. Lawrence Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Faith Ct, Mount Laurel Township 100 homes, 80 low-income · In service since 2000
- Bnai Brith Elmwood HUD-assisted 444 Elmwood Rd N, Evesham 08053 75 homes, 74 low-income · For older adults
- Springside School Tax credit (LIHTC) 1508 Mount Holly Rd, Burlington Township 74 low-income homes · In service since 2013
- Westampton Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) Wood RD and Stemmers Lane, Westampton 72 low-income homes
- Bccap Senior Housing HUD-assisted 1714 Hancock Ln, Burlington 08016 72 homes, 71 low-income · For older adults
- Delacov Homes Public housing 101 Delacove Homes, Beverly 08010 71 low-income homes · Run by Beverly Housing Authority · Average payment: $690 a month · Average wait: 11 months · (609) 387-0250
- Waterfront Village Tax credit (LIHTC) Burlington Road, Bordentown Twp 70 low-income homes
- Hartford Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 137 Route 70, Medford Township 71 homes, 65 low-income
- Apartments at the Mill Tax credit (LIHTC) 505 Mitchell Ave, Burlington 65 low-income homes · In service since 2015
- Always Drive Family Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) Always Drive, Lumberton Twp 70 homes, 64 low-income
- Cornerstone at Delanco Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 Rhawn St, Delanco Township 64 low-income homes
- Cornerstone at Delanco Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 Rhawn St, Delanco 64 homes, 63 low-income · In service since 2020 · For families
- Browns Woods Apartments HUD-assisted 226 Trenton Rd, Browns Mills 08015 150 homes, 60 low-income · For families
- Ethel Lawrence III and Connell Tax credit (LIHTC) Moorestown-MT. Laurel RD, Mt Laurel 60 low-income homes
- Medford Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 311 Stephens Rise, Medford Township 60 low-income homes · In service since 2008
- Davenport Village Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 101 Davenport Ave, Hainesport Township 55 low-income homes · In service since 2012
- Cinnaminson Senior Tax credit (LIHTC) 1410 Riverton Rd, Cinnaminson 54 low-income homes · In service since 2020 · For older adults
- Evesham Family Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) Executive Drive, Evesham Twp 64 homes, 53 low-income
- Duffy School Tax credit (LIHTC) 203 W 2nd St, Florence 53 low-income homes · In service since 2015
- Wrightstown Arms HUD-assisted Bldg, Wrightstown 08562 52 homes, 51 low-income · For families
- Maplewood HMS Public housing Florence 08518 50 low-income homes · Run by Florence Housing Authority · Average payment: $783 a month · Average wait: 8 months · (609) 499-0575
- Bordentown Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1 Spring St, Bordentown 48 low-income homes · In service since 2016
- Freedom Village at Westampton Tax credit (LIHTC) 500 Woodlane Rd, Westampton 48 low-income homes · In service since 2016
- Saint Clare's Monastery Tax credit (LIHTC) 201 Crosswicks St, Bordentown 42 low-income homes · In service since 2002
- Ethel R. Lawrence Homes Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1 Ethel R Lawrence Blvd, Mount Laurel Township 40 low-income homes · In service since 2004
- Medford Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 8 Jones Rd, Medford Township 36 low-income homes · In service since 2010
- West Electronics Building Tax credit (LIHTC) 231 Penn St, Burlington City 36 low-income homes · In service since 2002
- Creekside Tax credit (LIHTC) 235 Route 70, Medford Township 32 low-income homes · In service since 2007
- Samuel Miller Retirement Community Tax credit (LIHTC) 256 Clifton Ave, Mount Holly Township 29 low-income homes · In service since 2005
- Clare Court HUD-assisted 201 Crosswicks St, Bordentown 08505 137 homes, 28 low-income · For older adults
- Roebling Arms HUD-assisted 1340 Hornberger Ave, Roebling 08554 25 homes, 24 low-income · For people with disabilities
- Freedom Village at Westampton Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 500 Woodlane Rd, Westampton 24 low-income homes · In service since 2016
- Teaberry Run HUD-assisted 301 Lippincott Ave, Moorestown 08057 24 low-income homes · For older adults
- Beech Street Apartments HUD-assisted 39 Beech St, Moorestown 08057 18 low-income homes · For families
- Metropolitan Inn Tax credit (LIHTC) Broad Street and High Street, Burlington City 16 low-income homes · In service since 2002
- MSA Evesham ILF HUD-assisted 304 Elmwood Rd N, Evesham 08053 16 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Bnai Brith Elmwood House II HUD-assisted 444 Elmwood Rd N, Marlton 08053 15 low-income homes · For older adults
- Roebling Village Inn Affordable Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 32 Riverside Avenue, Florence 14 low-income homes · 1 bd: 14 · In service since 1997
- Allies Homes 2004 HUD-assisted 14 Overington Ave, Marlton 08053 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Allies Homes 2005 HUD-assisted 101 Hickory Ln, Medford 08055 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Independence II Consumer Home HUD-assisted 52 N Maple Ave, Evesham 08053 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Independent IV Consumer Home HUD-assisted 2102 New Albany Road, Delran 08075 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Moreland House HUD-assisted 35 Moreland Dr, Delran 08075 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- New Community Independent Living HUD-assisted 7 Gaylord Ln, Marlton 08053 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Cinnaminson Consumer Home HUD-assisted 1006 Riverton Rd, Cinnaminson 08077 3 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Independence I Consumer Home HUD-assisted 4303 Bridgeboro Road, Delran 08075 3 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Moorestown Consumer Home HUD-assisted 505 Kings Hwy, Moorestown 08057 3 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Centerton Village HUD-assisted 101 Centerton Rd, Mount Laurel 08054 102 homes, 2 low-income · (856) 854-4660
- Hartford Village HUD-assisted 129 Hartford Rd, Medford 08055 71 homes, 2 low-income · (609) 714-6200
- Bradford Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) 6 Bradford CT, Bordentown 168 homes · 2 bd: 84 · 3 bd: 84 · In service since 2000
- Bradford Pointe #565 Tax credit (LIHTC) Route 130 8609 Part 11 (YES), Bordentown Township 168 homes · In service since 2000
- Lumberton Independent Living Campus #347 Tax credit (LIHTC) 1561 Route 38, Lumberton 08048 128 homes · In service since 2012
- Sharp Road Tax credit (LIHTC) 32 Nanticoke Ct, Evesham 104 homes · In service since 2008
- Sharp Road Family Housing Litc# 07905 Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 Sharp Road 7b 8609 Yes, Evesham Twp 104 homes · In service since 2008
- Eastampton Town Center Tax credit (LIHTC) 25 Sawyer Ave, Eastampton Township 08060 100 homes · In service since 2002
- Litc#06904 Medford Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 311 Stephen Rise 8609 II Yes, Medford 08055 60 homes · In service since 2008
- Davenport Village Apartments #630 Tax credit (LIHTC) 301 Davenport Ave, Hainesport 08036 55 homes · In service since 2012
- Freedom Village at Westampton I Tax credit (LIHTC) 500 Woodlane Rd, Westampton 48 homes
- West Electronic Tax credit (LIHTC) 240 E Pearl St, Burlington 08016 36 homes · In service since 2002
- Creekside #05913 Tax credit (LIHTC) 237 Route 70, Medford 32 homes · In service since 2007
- Litc#05913 Creekside Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 235 Route 70, Medford 08055 32 homes · In service since 2007
- Mount Holly Senior Tax credit (LIHTC) 256 Clifton Ave, Mount Holly 29 homes · In service since 2005 · For older adults
- Roebling Village Inn Afford. Housing #447 Tax credit (LIHTC) 718 S. Rte. 130, Burlington 14 homes · In service since 2012
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Burlington County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 3 agencies serve in Burlington County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,800 | $42,950 | $68,750 |
| 2 people | $29,450 | $49,100 | $78,550 |
| 3 people | $33,150 | $55,250 | $88,350 |
| 4 people | $36,800 | $61,350 | $98,150 |
| 5 people | $39,750 | $66,300 | $106,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $71,200 | $113,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $76,100 | $121,750 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $81,000 | $129,600 |
Area median income: $122,700. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,294 – $1,582
- 1 bedroom $1,402 – $1,714
- 2 bedrooms $1,674 – $2,046
- 3 bedrooms $1,994 – $2,438
- 4 bedrooms $2,201 – $2,690
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Burlington Housing Authority Public housing · 90 public housing units (609) 386-0246 Burlington Housing Authority: bhahud@erols.com
- Beverly Housing Authority Public housing · 71 public housing units (609) 387-0250 Beverly Housing Authority: bha2@comcast.net
- Florence Housing Authority Public housing · 50 public housing units (609) 499-0575 Florence Housing Authority: fha1@comcast.net
Housing agencies in New Jersey Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in New Jersey
What New Jersey law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 1.5 months of rent
- N.J.S.A. 46:8-21.2
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- N.J.S.A. 46:8-21.1
- Only a court order can remove youN.J.S.A. 2A:39-1
- Protection from retaliationN.J.S.A. 2A:42-10.10
Help
Where to get help with rent in Burlington County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Burlington County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Operation Hope- Camden NJ Branch
533 Fellowship Rd, Mount Laurel
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in Burlington County or the whole state, with what each page says about being open.
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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): Home Energy Assistance
Run by New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA)
New Jersey help for very low-income residents with heating and cooling bills, and with past-due electric and gas bills
Open, per the source
See details -
Omnibus Eviction and Homelessness Prevention (OEHP) program
Run by New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA), Office of Eviction Prevention
New Jersey program that, through organizations in all 21 counties, helps renters with back rent, moving and free legal advice when facing eviction
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Cash to move in
$3,720
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,860
- Security deposit
- $1,860
- Total
- $3,720
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Burlington County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,438; 1 bedroom: $1,558; 2 bedrooms: $1,860; 3 bedrooms: $2,216; 4 bedrooms: $2,445. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Burlington County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,860) without spending more than 30% of income takes $35.77 an hour full time, or $74,400 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Burlington County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $61,350 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Burlington County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,674 and $2,046 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Burlington County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,410 in 08511 to $2,790 in 08641. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Burlington County?
HUD lists 77 properties with homes for low-income households in Burlington County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Burlington County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Burlington County, 53% of renter households are in that position; in New Jersey, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).