Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Essex County, New Jersey
Essex County has a HUD fair market rent of $2,233 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,531 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $42.94 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $2,233
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 2% less than in New Jersey
- Typical rent
- $1,531
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 11% less than in New Jersey
- Wage needed
- $42.94
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $89,320 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 55%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 7% more than in New Jersey
Only here
Renting in Essex County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
-
Essex County has the lowest typical rent in its area: $1,531, less than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Passaic County ($1,621).
-
Essex County has the 2nd lowest homeownership rate of the 21 counties in New Jersey (45%).
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 Essex 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 Essex County was $2,273 a month in September 2026: 0.8% 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 | $1,637 | $31.48 | $65,480 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,850 | $35.58 | $74,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,233 | $42.94 | $89,320 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,785 | $53.56 | $111,400 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,188 | $61.31 | $127,520 |
HUD area: Newark, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area. 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 Essex County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,990 in 07017 to $3,350 in 07078. 23 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($2,233).
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)
| 07003 | Newark, NJ | $1,910 | $2,150 | $2,600 | $3,240 | $3,710 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07004 | Newark, NJ | $2,460 | $2,780 | $3,350 | $4,180 | $4,780 |
| 07006 | Bergen-Passaic, NJ | $1,940 | $2,200 | $2,650 | $3,300 | $3,780 |
| 07006 | Newark, NJ | $1,940 | $2,200 | $2,650 | $3,300 | $3,780 |
| 07009 | Bergen-Passaic, NJ | $1,850 | $2,090 | $2,520 | $3,140 | $3,600 |
| 07009 | Newark, NJ | $1,850 | $2,090 | $2,520 | $3,140 | $3,600 |
| 07017 | Newark, NJ | $1,460 | $1,640 | $1,990 | $2,490 | $2,830 |
| 07018 | Newark, NJ | $1,540 | $1,740 | $2,100 | $2,620 | $3,000 |
| 07021 | Newark, NJ | $2,090 | $2,370 | $2,860 | $3,560 | $4,080 |
| 07028 | Newark, NJ | $2,360 | $2,670 | $3,220 | $4,020 | $4,600 |
| 07039 | Newark, NJ | $2,460 | $2,780 | $3,350 | $4,180 | $4,780 |
| 07040 | Newark, NJ | $2,100 | $2,380 | $2,870 | $3,580 | $4,100 |
| 07041 | Newark, NJ | $1,930 | $2,180 | $2,630 | $3,280 | $3,750 |
| 07042 | Newark, NJ | $2,160 | $2,440 | $2,940 | $3,670 | $4,200 |
| 07043 | Bergen-Passaic, NJ | $2,340 | $2,640 | $3,190 | $3,970 | $4,560 |
| 07043 | Newark, NJ | $2,340 | $2,640 | $3,190 | $3,970 | $4,560 |
| 07044 | Newark, NJ | $2,100 | $2,380 | $2,870 | $3,580 | $4,100 |
| 07050 | Newark, NJ | $1,690 | $1,910 | $2,310 | $2,880 | $3,300 |
| 07052 | Newark, NJ | $1,850 | $2,090 | $2,520 | $3,140 | $3,600 |
| 07068 | Newark, NJ | $2,460 | $2,780 | $3,350 | $4,180 | $4,780 |
| 07078 | Newark, NJ | $2,460 | $2,780 | $3,350 | $4,180 | $4,780 |
| 07079 | Newark, NJ | $2,290 | $2,580 | $3,120 | $3,890 | $4,450 |
| 07102 | Newark, NJ | $1,460 | $1,640 | $1,990 | $2,490 | $2,830 |
| 07103 | Newark, NJ | $1,460 | $1,650 | $1,990 | $2,490 | $2,840 |
| 07104 | Newark, NJ | $1,460 | $1,640 | $1,990 | $2,490 | $2,830 |
| 07105 | Newark, NJ | $1,480 | $1,670 | $2,020 | $2,520 | $2,880 |
| 07106 | Newark, NJ | $1,460 | $1,640 | $1,990 | $2,490 | $2,830 |
| 07107 | Newark, NJ | $1,460 | $1,640 | $1,990 | $2,490 | $2,830 |
| 07108 | Newark, NJ | $1,460 | $1,640 | $1,990 | $2,490 | $2,830 |
| 07109 | Newark, NJ | $1,690 | $1,910 | $2,300 | $2,870 | $3,280 |
| 07110 | Bergen-Passaic, NJ | $1,690 | $1,910 | $2,310 | $2,880 | $3,300 |
| 07110 | Newark, NJ | $1,690 | $1,910 | $2,310 | $2,880 | $3,300 |
| 07111 | Newark, NJ | $1,500 | $1,690 | $2,040 | $2,540 | $2,910 |
| 07112 | Newark, NJ | $1,460 | $1,640 | $1,990 | $2,490 | $2,830 |
| 07114 | Newark, NJ | $1,460 | $1,650 | $1,990 | $2,490 | $2,840 |
- 07003 · Newark, NJ $2,600$3,240
- 07004 · Newark, NJ $3,350$4,180
- 07006 · Bergen-Passaic, NJ $2,650$3,300
- 07006 · Newark, NJ $2,650$3,300
- 07009 · Bergen-Passaic, NJ $2,520$3,140
- 07009 · Newark, NJ $2,520$3,140
- 07017 · Newark, NJ $1,990$2,490
- 07018 · Newark, NJ $2,100$2,620
- 07021 · Newark, NJ $2,860$3,560
- 07028 · Newark, NJ $3,220$4,020
- 07039 · Newark, NJ $3,350$4,180
- 07040 · Newark, NJ $2,870$3,580
- 07041 · Newark, NJ $2,630$3,280
- 07042 · Newark, NJ $2,940$3,670
- 07043 · Bergen-Passaic, NJ $3,190$3,970
- 07043 · Newark, NJ $3,190$3,970
- 07044 · Newark, NJ $2,870$3,580
- 07050 · Newark, NJ $2,310$2,880
- 07052 · Newark, NJ $2,520$3,140
- 07068 · Newark, NJ $3,350$4,180
- 07078 · Newark, NJ $3,350$4,180
- 07079 · Newark, NJ $3,120$3,890
- 07102 · Newark, NJ $1,990$2,490
- 07103 · Newark, NJ $1,990$2,490
- 07104 · Newark, NJ $1,990$2,490
- 07105 · Newark, NJ $2,020$2,520
- 07106 · Newark, NJ $1,990$2,490
- 07107 · Newark, NJ $1,990$2,490
- 07108 · Newark, NJ $1,990$2,490
- 07109 · Newark, NJ $2,300$2,870
- 07110 · Bergen-Passaic, NJ $2,310$2,880
- 07110 · Newark, NJ $2,310$2,880
- 07111 · Newark, NJ $2,040$2,540
- 07112 · Newark, NJ $1,990$2,490
- 07114 · Newark, NJ $1,990$2,490
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 Essex County, 55% 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.
55%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
176,209 households rent in Essex County
- Spend half or more of their income 29%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 26%
- Spend less than 30% 45%
Compared with the state and the country
- Essex 55%
- New Jersey 52%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Essex County
HUD lists 393 properties with homes for low-income households in Essex 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)
- 229
- HUD-assisted
- 129
- public housing
- 39
43,414 homes in all; 32,753 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Essex Plaza I HUD-assisted 1060 Broad St, Newark 07102 451 homes, 450 low-income · For older adults · (973) 643-8588
- Grace West Manor Apts. HUD-assisted 293 Irvine Turner Blvd, Newark 07108 429 low-income homes · For families
- Hill Manor Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 611 Mlk Jr Blvd, Newark 420 homes, 412 low-income · In service since 1994
- Court Towers HUD-assisted 1 Court St, Newark 07102 222 low-income homes · For older adults · (973) 623-0766
- Norman Towers HUD-assisted 500 Parkway Dr, East Orange 07017 405 low-income homes · For older adults
- Baxter-Crane-C Public housing 900 Franklin Ave, Newark 07107 375 low-income homes · Run by Newark Housing Authority · Average payment: $365 a month · Average wait: 14 months · (973) 273-6677
- NC Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 132 S Orange Ave, Newark 372 low-income homes
- N C Commons HUD-assisted 161 Newton St, Newark 07103 372 homes, 370 low-income · For families
- ST. Marys Villa HUD-assisted 425 Sanford Ave, Newark 07106 360 low-income homes · For older adults · (917) 398-4100
- Baxter-Krane-D Public housing 801 N 6th St, Newark 07107 375 homes, 357 low-income · Run by Newark Housing Authority · Average payment: $356 a month · Average wait: 12 months · (973) 273-6677
- Garden Spires HUD-assisted 175 1st St, Newark 07107 550 homes, 350 low-income · For families
- Kretchmer-Boyden-A Public housing 991 Frelinghuysen Ave, Newark 07114 440 homes, 349 low-income · Run by Newark Housing Authority · Average payment: $359 a month · Average wait: 16 months · (973) 273-6677
- NCC Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 545 Orange St, Newark 327 homes, 324 low-income · In service since 2016
- New Community Manor HUD-assisted 63 Hayes St, Newark 07103 324 low-income homes · For families
- Newark H A Public housing 187B Chadwick Ave, Newark 07108 318 low-income homes · Run by Newark Housing Authority · Average payment: $497 a month · Average wait: 80 months · (973) 273-6677
- Bradley Court Public housing 90 N Munn Ave, Newark 07106 319 homes, 315 low-income · Run by Newark Housing Authority · Average payment: $377 a month · (973) 273-6677
- Nevada Street Apartments HUD-assisted 2 Nevada St, Newark 07102 306 low-income homes · For older adults
- Pilgrim Baptist Village I & II HUD-assisted 147 Avon Ave, Newark 07108 305 low-income homes · For families
- The Pavillion Tax credit (LIHTC) 220 Prospect St, East Orange 298 low-income homes · In service since 2016
- Kretchmer-Boyden-E Public housing 120 Dayton St, Newark 07114 360 homes, 287 low-income · Run by Newark Housing Authority · Average payment: $361 a month · Average wait: 34 months · (973) 273-6677
- Felix Fuld Public housing 113 Rose St, Newark 07108 300 homes, 286 low-income · Run by Newark Housing Authority · (973) 273-6677
- Townhouses - Oriental ST. Public housing 26A Broad St, Newark 07104 269 homes, 268 low-income · Run by Newark Housing Authority · Average payment: $523 a month · Average wait: 39 months · Homes at several sites · (973) 273-6677
- Hyatt Court Public housing 1 Roanoke Ct, Newark 07105 267 homes, 263 low-income · Run by Newark Housing Authority · Average payment: $503 a month · Average wait: 86 months · (973) 273-6677
- Aspen Riverpark Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 17 Oxford St, Newark 261 homes, 259 low-income · In service since 2017
- BelleMead Site Public housing 440 S 11th St, Newark 07103 258 homes, 257 low-income · Run by Newark Housing Authority · Average payment: $593 a month · Average wait: 7 months · (973) 273-6677
- Aspen Riverpark Apts HUD-assisted 17 Oxford St, Newark 07105 255 low-income homes · For families
- Betty Shabazz Village Public housing 202B Court St, Newark 07103 254 homes, 253 low-income · Run by Newark Housing Authority · Average payment: $664 a month · Average wait: 61 months · Homes at several sites · (973) 273-6677
- Washington Manor Public housing 340 Thomas Blvd, Orange 07050 250 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Orange · Average payment: $393 a month · Average wait: 19 months · (973) 675-1250
- ESSEX PLAZA II and III HUD-assisted 15-31 Pennington St, Newark 07102 241 low-income homes · For families · (973) 643-8588
- Camptown Gardens Public housing 624 Nye Ave, Irvington 07111 241 homes, 240 low-income · Run by Irvington Housing Authority · Average payment: $402 a month · Average wait: 8 months · (973) 375-2121
- La Villa Dr, Jose Rosario Public housing 135 Elizabeth Ave, Newark 07108 240 low-income homes · Run by Newark Housing Authority · Average payment: $633 a month · Average wait: 6 months · Homes at several sites · (973) 273-6677
- Oakwood Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) 400 Oakwood Ave, Orange 237 homes, 236 low-income · In service since 2016
- Oakwood Towers HUD-assisted 400 Oakwood Ave, Orange 07050 236 low-income homes · For older adults
- Baxter-Crane Public housing 9 Summit St, Newark 07103 250 homes, 235 low-income · Run by Newark Housing Authority · Average payment: $378 a month · Average wait: 42 months · Homes at several sites · (973) 273-6677
- NCC Gardens and Family Tax credit (LIHTC) 265 Morris Ave, Newark 235 low-income homes
- Camptown Gardens Public housing 141 Union Ave, Irvington 07111 236 homes, 233 low-income · Run by Irvington Housing Authority · (973) 375-2121
- N C Gardens HUD-assisted 296 15th Ave, Newark 07103 233 low-income homes · For families · (973) 639-7810
- Zion Tower Tax credit (LIHTC) 507 Elizabeth Ave, Newark 268 homes, 224 low-income
- New Community Associates Tax credit (LIHTC) 172 Orange St, Newark 224 low-income homes · In service since 2007
- NEW COMMUNITY SENIOR CITIZENS (aka NCC ASSOCIATES) HUD-assisted 180 S Orange Ave, Newark 07103 224 low-income homes · For older adults
- Pennington Court Public housing 193 Pennington St, Newark 07105 236 homes, 223 low-income · Run by Newark Housing Authority · Average payment: $419 a month · Average wait: 66 months · (973) 273-6677
- Corinthian Towers HUD-assisted 67 S Munn Ave, East Orange 07018 221 homes, 220 low-income · For families · (973) 643-8588
- Georgia King Village HUD-assisted 57 Georgia King Vlg, Newark 07107 422 homes, 219 low-income · For families
- Lincoln Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) 63 Lincoln Ave, Newark 208 low-income homes
- Townhouses Public housing 89 Peshine Ave, Newark 07108 206 low-income homes · Run by Newark Housing Authority · Average payment: $634 a month · Average wait: 69 months · Homes at several sites · (973) 273-6677
- Litc#1050 Heritage House Aka Fern Pres. Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 50 S Munn Ave, East Orange 07018 205 homes, 204 low-income · In service since 2010 · For older adults
- Heritage House Tax credit (LIHTC) 50 S Munn Ave, East Orange 204 low-income homes · In service since 2010
- Branch Brook Manor HUD-assisted 1 Branch Brook Plz, Newark 07104 200 low-income homes · For older adults
- Washington Street Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 440 Washington St, Newark 200 low-income homes
- Kretchmer-Boyden Public housing 31 Van Vechten St, Newark 07114 198 homes, 197 low-income · Run by Newark Housing Authority · Average payment: $344 a month · Average wait: 28 months · Homes at several sites · (973) 273-6677
- Washington Dodd Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 587 Carroll St, Orange 299 homes, 195 low-income · In service since 2012
- Townhouse (kemsco/Zac) Public housing 38 N 12th St, Newark 07107 196 homes, 195 low-income · Run by Newark Housing Authority · Average payment: $666 a month · Average wait: 62 months · Homes at several sites · (973) 273-6677
- Villa Victoria Apts. HUD-assisted 133 7th Ave, Newark 07104 193 low-income homes · For families
- Camptown Gardens Public housing 81 Union Ave, Irvington 07111 190 low-income homes · Run by Irvington Housing Authority · Average payment: $356 a month · (973) 375-2121
- Kretchmenr-Boyden-F Public housing 46 Evergreen Ave, Newark 07114 200 homes, 189 low-income · Run by Newark Housing Authority · Average payment: $375 a month · Average wait: 34 months · (973) 273-6677
- Center City Apartments HUD-assisted 25 Johnson Ave, Newark 07108 189 low-income homes · For families · (973) 282-1100
- Baxter-Crane Public housing 60 Cedar Ln, Newark 07107 198 homes, 187 low-income · Run by Newark Housing Authority · Average payment: $350 a month · Average wait: 33 months · Homes at several sites · (973) 273-6677
- Vista Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 70 S Burnett St, East Orange 180 low-income homes · Studio: 107 · 1 bd: 72 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2020 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Arlington House HUD-assisted 55-57 S Munn Ave, East Orange 07018 178 low-income homes · For older adults
- Vista Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 70 S Burnett St, East Orange 180 homes, 177 low-income
- Ballantyne House Tax credit (LIHTC) 585 Mount Prospect Ave, Newark 175 homes, 173 low-income · In service since 2003
- Wesley Towers HUD-assisted 444 Mount Prospect Ave, Newark 07104 279 homes, 169 low-income · For older adults · (973) 484-4441
- Ballantyne House HUD-assisted 585 Mount Prospect Ave, Newark 07104 169 low-income homes · For older adults
- New Hope Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 195 W Market St, Newark 169 low-income homes
- New Hope Village HUD-assisted 195 W Market St, Newark 07103 169 homes, 166 low-income · For older adults
- Marian Manor Apts. HUD-assisted 7 Ashland St, Caldwell 07006 159 low-income homes · For older adults
- Verona Senior Citizens Apartments HUD-assisted 100 Hillwood Ter, Verona 07044 159 low-income homes · For older adults
- Montgomery Heights Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 685-715 DR. Martin Luther King Blvd, Quitman ST (bldg 1-5), Newark 154 low-income homes
- Berkeley Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 9 Berkeley Ter, Irvington 153 homes, 152 low-income
- Berkeley Terrace HUD-assisted 10 Berkeley Ter, Irvington 07111 153 homes, 152 low-income · For families · (610) 922-2032
- Berkeley Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 10 Berkeley Ter, Irvington 152 low-income homes · In service since 2020
- James A. Degnan House HUD-assisted 430 Main St, West Orange 07052 150 low-income homes · For older adults · (973) 731-9714
- Cedar Grove Senior Citizen HUD-assisted 100 Cedar Ridge Dr, Cedar Grove 07009 150 homes, 149 low-income · For older adults · (973) 743-2300
- Parkside Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Tiffany Blvd, Newark 147 low-income homes · In service since 2006
- Orange Park Apartments HUD-assisted 300 Oakwood Ave, Orange 07050 144 homes, 143 low-income · For older adults · (973) 672-4949
- Mount Carmel Towers HUD-assisted 268 Oakwood Ave, Orange 07050 143 homes, 142 low-income · For older adults
- Mount Carmel Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) 268 Oakwood Ave, Orange 142 low-income homes · In service since 2002
- Kretchmer Homes Townhouse Public housing 114 Dayton Pl, Newark 07114 143 homes, 141 low-income · Run by Newark Housing Authority · Average payment: $561 a month · Average wait: 112 months · (973) 273-6677
- Fairview Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 298 18th Ave, Newark 136 homes, 135 low-income · 2 bd: 46 · 3 bd: 90 · In service since 2012
- Fairview Homes HUD-assisted 80 17th Ave, Newark 07103 136 homes, 135 low-income · For families
- Douglas Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 15 Hill St, Newark 135 low-income homes
- Nutley Parkside Apartments HUD-assisted 7 William St, Nutley 07110 135 homes, 134 low-income · For older adults
- Daughters of Israel HUD-assisted 750 Northfield Ave, West Orange 07052 134 low-income homes · For older adults
- Douglas Homes (NCC) Tax credit (LIHTC) 15 Hill St, Newark 134 low-income homes · In service since 2020 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Irvington Seniors Apartments HUD-assisted 1 Linden Ave, Irvington 07111 134 low-income homes · For older adults
- N C Douglas Homes HUD-assisted 15 Hill St, Newark 07102 134 low-income homes · For older adults
- West Kinney Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 333 Springfield Ave, Newark 133 low-income homes · 1 bd: 27 · 2 bd: 35 · 3 bd: 50 · 4 bd: 18 · In service since 2004
- Orange Senior Citizen HUD-assisted 355 Thomas Blvd, Orange 07050 132 low-income homes · For older adults
- FIRST MONTCLAIR HOUSE a/k/a/ Montclair Senior Citi HUD-assisted 56 Walnut St, Montclair 07042 131 homes, 130 low-income · For older adults
- Prospect Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 545 Park Ave, East Orange 130 low-income homes · In service since 2015
- Prospect Park Apts. HUD-assisted 545 Park Ave, East Orange 07017 130 low-income homes · For older adults
- IRVINGTON UAW a/k/a Edward F. Gray Apts. HUD-assisted 712 15th Ave, Irvington 07111 128 low-income homes · For older adults
- Riverside Arms Tax credit (LIHTC) 63 Herbert Pl, Newark 128 low-income homes · In service since 2017
- Bailey-Holt Towers HUD-assisted 25 S Grove St, East Orange 07018 127 low-income homes · For older adults
- West Side Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 113 N 13th St, Newark 127 low-income homes · Studio: 3 · 1 bd: 21 · 2 bd: 84 · 3 bd: 19 · In service since 2012
- Coppergate House HUD-assisted 780 Springdale Ave, East Orange 07017 128 homes, 124 low-income · For older adults
- Bakery Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 1 4th Avenue, Newark 123 low-income homes · 1 bd: 38 · 2 bd: 49 · 3 bd: 36 · In service since 2012
- Spruce Spires Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Spruce St, Newark 120 low-income homes · In service since 2020
- 220 Prospect Holdings HUD-assisted 220 Prospect St, East Orange 07017 298 homes, 119 low-income · For older adults
- Hampshire House HUD-assisted 129 N Arlington Ave, East Orange 07017 116 homes, 115 low-income · For families
- MT. Calvary I HUD-assisted 244 Chadwick Ave, Newark 07108 115 low-income homes · For families
- MT. Calvary II HUD-assisted 100 Chadwick Ave, Newark 07108 115 low-income homes · For families
- Willie T. Wright Apartments HUD-assisted 249 W Kinney St, Newark 07103 115 homes, 114 low-income · For families
- Hampshire House Tax credit (LIHTC) 129 N Arlington Ave, East Orange 115 homes, 113 low-income · In service since 2013
- Maplewood Senior Citizens. HUD-assisted 564 Irvington Ave, Maplewood 07040 113 low-income homes · For older adults
- SPRUCE GARDENS (Spruce Spires) HUD-assisted 100 Spruce St, Newark 07108 120 homes, 112 low-income · For families
- Cherry Tree Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 250 Roseville Ave, Newark 112 homes, 110 low-income · In service since 2012
- Peter Antonellis Towers HUD-assisted 287 S Harrison St, East Orange 07018 110 low-income homes · For older adults
- St. James AME Tower Apartments HUD-assisted 440 Washington St, Newark 07102 200 homes, 109 low-income · For families
- Bruce Street Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 49 12th Ave, Newark 108 low-income homes · In service since 1999
- Spruce Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 85-105 Barclay Street, Newark City 105 low-income homes · In service since 2006
- Georgia King Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 250 Georgia King Vlg, Newark 422 homes, 101 low-income · In service since 2019
- Roseville Senior (NCC) Tax credit (LIHTC) 1 S 8th St, Newark 100 low-income homes · In service since 2020 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Grace West Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 221 Irvine Turner Blvd, Newark 429 homes, 99 low-income · In service since 2019
- Grace West Manor Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 301 Irvine Turner Blvd, Newark 429 homes, 99 low-income · In service since 2020
- Cottage Place II Tax credit (LIHTC) 645 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Newark 100 homes, 99 low-income · In service since 2007
- Forest Hill House HUD-assisted 505 Mount Prospect Ave, Newark 07104 100 homes, 99 low-income · For older adults
- Kinder Towers HUD-assisted 400 Hoover Ave, Bloomfield 07003 100 homes, 99 low-income · For older adults
- Orange Y Housing HUD-assisted 132 William St, Orange 07050 100 homes, 99 low-income · For older adults
- Roseville Senior Tax credit (LIHTC) 216 N 9th St, Newark 100 homes, 99 low-income
- South End Gardens HUD-assisted 340 Orange Rd, Montclair 07042 100 homes, 99 low-income · For older adults
- NC Roseville Senior HUD-assisted 1 S 8th St, Newark 07107 99 low-income homes · For older adults
- Spruce Park Apartments HUD-assisted 27-29,39-47,36-60,55-57,59-61, Newark 07102 98 homes, 96 low-income · For families
- Arlington Grove Tax credit (LIHTC) 61 and 139 N. Arlington Ave, East Orange 95 homes, 93 low-income · In service since 1997
- East Orange Community Homes D HUD-assisted 1 S Maple Ave, East Orange 07018 95 homes, 93 low-income · For families
- New Irvine Turner Apartments HUD-assisted 393 Irvine Turner Blvd, Newark 07108 93 low-income homes · For families
- Prince 2004 (stella Gardens)#714 Tax credit (LIHTC) 185 Broome St, Newark 93 low-income homes · 2 bd: 22 · 3 bd: 51 · 4 bd: 20 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Stella Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 196 Broome St, Newark 92 low-income homes · In service since 2005
- Daughters of Israel Tax credit (LIHTC) 750 Northfield Ave, West Orange 135 homes, 90 low-income
- Casa Mia HUD-assisted 502 Summer Ave, Newark 07104 90 low-income homes · For older adults
- Baxter Park South Tax credit (LIHTC) 39 Sussex Ave, Newark 90 homes, 89 low-income · In service since 2012
- Hampton Valley Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 106 Elizabeth Ave, Newark 89 low-income homes · In service since 2015
- New Horizons - Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 220 Irvine Turner Blvd, Newark 89 low-income homes
- Hilltop Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 832 Chancellor Ave, Irvington 113 homes, 88 low-income · In service since 2018
- Hampton Valley Apts HUD-assisted 183 Sherman Ave, Newark 07114 89 homes, 88 low-income · For families · (973) 624-8948
- Aspen Temple HUD-assisted 860 S 11th St, Newark 07108 88 homes, 87 low-income · For families
- Mciver Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 111 S Munn Ave, East Orange 87 homes, 86 low-income · In service since 2014
- BROADWAY MANOR / Bergen Ege HUD-assisted 766 Broadway, Newark 07104 86 homes, 85 low-income · For families
- Franklin Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 608 Mill St., and 121 Franklin Ave., Belleville 85 low-income homes · In service since 2016
- Heritage Village at Bloomfield Tax credit (LIHTC) 390 Franklin St, Bloomfield 81 low-income homes · In service since 2015
- Livingston Homes HUD-assisted 29 Livingston St, Newark 07103 81 low-income homes · For families
- Weequahic Park Apartments III Tax credit (LIHTC) 1 Grumman Ave, Newark 80 low-income homes · In service since 2012
- Spruce Gardens Public housing 268 Prince St, Newark 07108 105 homes, 79 low-income · Run by Newark Housing Authority · Average payment: $736 a month · Average wait: 57 months · (973) 273-6677
- Brick Towers - Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 671 - 683 Martin Luther King, JR. BLVD, Newark City 80 homes, 79 low-income · In service since 2009
- Lincoln Park Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 31-33 Lincoln Park, Newark 07102 80 homes, 79 low-income · In service since 2002 · For older adults
- Pacific Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 164 Pennington St, Newark 80 homes, 79 low-income · In service since 2010
- Lincoln Park Tower Tax credit (LIHTC) 31 Lincoln Park, Newark 79 low-income homes · In service since 2002
- Doctor King Plaza at North Harrison Street Tax credit (LIHTC) 560 Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard, East Orange City 96 homes, 77 low-income · In service since 2003
- West Kinney Gardens Phase I-A Public housing 333 Springfield Ave, Newark 07103 170 homes, 76 low-income · Run by Newark Housing Authority · Average payment: $595 a month · Average wait: 167 months · (973) 273-6677
- Bishop Taylor Manor HUD-assisted 33 N Walnut St, East Orange 07017 77 homes, 76 low-income · For older adults
- 999 Broad Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 46 Nevada St, Newark 75 low-income homes · In service since 2015
- Aspen Stratford A HUD-assisted 2 Stratford Pl, Newark 07108 75 low-income homes · For families · (973) 242-1445
- South Essex Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 325 Mechanic St, Orange 74 low-income homes · In service since 2005
- Clinton Arms HUD-assisted 78 Madison Ave, Newark 07108 73 homes, 72 low-income · For families
- Nutley Senior Manor HUD-assisted 47 Vincent Pl, Nutley 07110 72 homes, 71 low-income · For older adults
- The Lantana Tax credit (LIHTC) 109 Broad St, Newark 72 homes, 71 low-income
- Weequahic Park Apartments IV Tax credit (LIHTC) 505 Elizabeth Ave, Newark 71 low-income homes · In service since 1995
- Harvard Printing Mixed Income Tax credit (LIHTC) 550 Central Ave, Orange 128 homes, 70 low-income · In service since 2017
- Matthew G. Carter Apartments HUD-assisted 20 Glenridge Ave, Montclair 07042 126 homes, 70 low-income · For families
- Springfield Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 613 18th Ave, Newark 72 homes, 70 low-income · In service since 2006
- Terrace Heights Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 10 Osborne Ter, Newark 70 low-income homes · In service since 1994
- 777 Mccarter Highway Tax credit (LIHTC) 777 McCarter Hwy, Newark 370 homes, 69 low-income
- Springfield Villages Senior Residences Tax credit (LIHTC) 313-329 15th Ave, Newark 69 low-income homes · In service since 2013
- Lincoln Avenue Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 651 Lincoln Ave, Orange 67 low-income homes · 1 bd: 45 · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 2 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2012
- Lincoln Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 15 Lincoln Park, Newark 66 low-income homes · In service since 2011
- Al Gomer Residence Tax credit (LIHTC) 219 S Orange Ave, South Orange 66 homes, 65 low-income
- Al Gomer Residence HUD-assisted 219 S Orange Ave, South Orange 07079 66 homes, 65 low-income · For older adults · (973) 761-4602
- Walter G. Alexander Village - Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 105 Wilson Pl, Orange 65 low-income homes · In service since 2012
- 609 Broad Street Tax credit (LIHTC) 920 Broad St, Newark 160 homes, 64 low-income · In service since 2017
- West Orange Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 46 Mount Pleasant Ave, West Orange 65 homes, 64 low-income
- Concord Towers Public housing 210 N Grove St, East Orange 07017 64 low-income homes · Run by East Orange Housing Authority · Average payment: $359 a month · Average wait: 4 months · (973) 766-8896
- Norfolk Square Apts HUD-assisted 20 Hartford St, Newark 07103 64 low-income homes · For families
- 50-55 S Essex Avenue Tax credit (LIHTC) 50 S Essex Ave, Orange 71 homes, 63 low-income · In service since 2015
- Galento Plaza Transit Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 32 Lincoln Ave, Orange 113 homes, 61 low-income · In service since 2016
- Doddtown Plaza Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 9 Long St, East Orange 61 low-income homes · In service since 2015
- Pilgrim Baptist Village I and II Tax credit (LIHTC) 291 18th Ave, Newark 305 homes, 60 low-income
- Carrino Plaza Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 416-426 Broadway, Newark 61 homes, 60 low-income
- Doddtown Plaza HUD-assisted 9 Long St, East Orange 07017 61 homes, 60 low-income · For families · (973) 673-1248
- Charlton Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 151 Irvine Turner Blvd, Newark 60 low-income homes · In service since 2006
- Chestnut Park Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 25 S Munn Ave, East Orange 60 low-income homes · In service since 2015
- Somerset Brownstones Tax credit (LIHTC) 25 Somerset St, Newark 60 low-income homes
- Stella 2004 Charlton Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 147 Charlton St, Newark 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 7 · 2 bd: 17 · 3 bd: 36 · In service since 2006
- Symphony Hall Tax credit (LIHTC) 407 Halsey St, Newark 60 low-income homes · In service since 2017
- Aspen Stratford B HUD-assisted 29 Stratford Pl, Newark 07108 60 homes, 59 low-income · For families · (973) 824-5018
- East Orange Senior Supportive Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 160 Halsted St, East Orange 60 homes, 59 low-income
- Chestnut Park Apartments HUD-assisted 25 S Munn Ave, East Orange 07018 59 low-income homes · For families
- Wynona Lipman Arms Tax credit (LIHTC) 830 Clinton Ave, Newark 58 low-income homes · 1 bd: 34 · 2 bd: 15 · 3 bd: 9 · In service since 2003
- Spruce ST. SR. Residences Tax credit (LIHTC) 136 Spruce St, Newark 57 low-income homes · In service since 2015
- Woodland Valley HUD-assisted 115 Woodland Ave, West Orange 07052 57 low-income homes · For older adults
- New Community Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 110 14th Ave, Newark 56 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 1994
- Valley Road Tax credit (LIHTC) 22 Central Ave, West Orange 100 homes, 55 low-income
- Union Gardens HUD-assisted 50 Greenwood Ave, Montclair 07042 87 homes, 55 low-income · For families
- 722 Chancellor Tax credit (LIHTC) 722 Chancellor Ave, Irvington 56 homes, 55 low-income
- Aspen Stratford C HUD-assisted 23 Stratford Pl, Newark 07108 55 homes, 54 low-income · For families
- Villa Victoria Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 133 7th Ave, Newark 194 homes, 53 low-income · In service since 2019
- Villa Victoria Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 133 7th Ave, Newark 193 homes, 53 low-income · In service since 2020
- Reservoir Site Townhouses HUD-assisted 185 14th Ave, Newark 07103 80 homes, 53 low-income · For families
- Essex Housing Preservation Tax credit (LIHTC) 219 S Center St, Orange 53 low-income homes · In service since 2007
- Weequahic Park Apartments Vi Tax credit (LIHTC) 1 Mapes Ave, Newark 53 low-income homes · In service since 2012
- 540 Broad Tax credit (LIHTC) 540 Broad St, Newark 263 homes, 52 low-income
- The Berkeley Tax credit (LIHTC) 268 S Center St, Orange 51 low-income homes · In service since 1998
- Tri-Corner Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 307 Washington St, Orange 51 low-income homes · In service since 2008
- Two Osborne Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 570 Clinton Ave, Newark 51 low-income homes · In service since 2013
- Walker House Tax credit (LIHTC) 540 Broad St, Newark 264 homes, 50 low-income · In service since 2020
- Newark Genesis Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 60 Mount Pleasant Ave, Newark 51 homes, 50 low-income · In service since 2009
- Osborne Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 2 Osborne Ter, Newark 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 35 · 2 bd: 15 · In service since 1993
- Roseville Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 553-567 Orange Street, Newark City 50 low-income homes · In service since 2010
- Baxter Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) · Public housing 2 Wellington Way, Newark 07103 90 homes, 49 low-income · In service since 2012 · Run by Newark Housing Authority · Average payment: $838 a month · Average wait: 2 months · (973) 273-6677
- The Plaza at Springfield Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 302-324 Springfield Avenue; 267-271 Bruce Street, Newark City 50 homes, 49 low-income · In service since 2013
- Hilltop Apartments (white Rock) Tax credit (LIHTC) Hilltop Drive and White Rock Road, North Caldwell 49 low-income homes
- Lock ST Apts HUD-assisted 75 Lock St, Newark 07103 49 low-income homes · For families
- Lock Street Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 10 Nuttman St, Newark 49 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 38 · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2012
- New Center City Apartments HUD-assisted 80 Court St, Newark 07102 49 low-income homes · For families · (703) 818-6588
- Park Avenue Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 725 Park Ave, East Orange 49 low-income homes · In service since 1996
- Weequahic Park Apts V Tax credit (LIHTC) 479 Elizabeth Ave, Newark 49 low-income homes · 1 bd: 38 · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 2012
- Cathedral Park Apts HUD-assisted 147 Clifton Ave # 153, Newark 07104 49 homes, 48 low-income · For families
- Amity Village #7 HUD-assisted 410,474-76, 519, 534-36,, Newark 07103 48 low-income homes · For families · (973) 680-8489
- Corinthian Homes, Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 531 18th Ave, Newark 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 28 · In service since 2012
- Ebon Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 753 Clinton Ave, Newark 48 low-income homes · In service since 1996
- Montgomery Phase II Public housing 671 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Newark 07102 48 low-income homes · Run by Newark Housing Authority · Average payment: $678 a month · Average wait: 78 months · (973) 273-6677
- Scudder Homes Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 195 W Kinney St, Newark 48 low-income homes · In service since 2008
- Walter G Alexander, PH II Senior Tax credit (LIHTC) 105 Wilson Pl, Orange 48 low-income homes · In service since 2012
- 999 Broad Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 999 Broad St, Newark 87 homes, 47 low-income · In service since 2016
- Pineridge of Montclair HUD-assisted 60 Glenridge Ave, Montclair 07042 48 homes, 47 low-income · For older adults
- Brentwood Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 9-19 Roseville Ave, Newark 47 low-income homes · 1 bd: 25 · 2 bd: 7 · 3 bd: 15 · In service since 2006
- Jerusalem Towers HUD-assisted 98 High St, Orange 07050 113 homes, 46 low-income · For older adults
- Central Orange Village II Tax credit (LIHTC) 124 S Essex Ave, Orange 46 low-income homes · In service since 2012
- East Orange Comm Homes A HUD-assisted 5 Chelsea Ave, East Orange 07018 46 low-income homes · For families
- City Hall Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 915 Broad St, Newark 84 homes, 45 low-income
- Corinthian Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 490 S 18th St, Newark 45 low-income homes · In service since 1995
- Telephone Heights Tax credit (LIHTC) 176 Avon Ave, Newark 45 low-income homes · In service since 1993
- Telephone Heights Tax credit (LIHTC) 176 Avon Ave, Newark 45 low-income homes · In service since 2019
- Telephone Heights Tax credit (LIHTC) 176 Avon Ave, Newark 45 low-income homes · In service since 2020
- Madison Turner Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 11 Madison Ave, Newark 44 low-income homes · In service since 2002
- Prince Hall - Et Bowser Complex Tax credit (LIHTC) 205 Irvine Turner Blvd, Newark 44 low-income homes · Studio: 3 · 1 bd: 11 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 1995
- Walter G. Alexander Village Phase IV Tax credit (LIHTC) Central Place and Parrow Street, Orange City 44 homes, 43 low-income
- Villa Esperanza Tax credit (LIHTC) 262 Shephard Avenue, Newark 43 low-income homes · Studio: 4 · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 21 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2004
- Lincoln Court II Tax credit (LIHTC) 357 Lincoln Ave, Orange 42 low-income homes · 1 bd: 9 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 13 · In service since 2012
- North Oraton Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 170 N Oraton Pkwy, East Orange 42 low-income homes · 1 bd: 42 · In service since 1995
- Wakeman Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 87 Wakeman Ave, Newark 42 low-income homes · In service since 1995
- Willow Court Apartments HUD-assisted 51 Willoughby St, Newark 07112 42 low-income homes · For families
- Huntington-Schuyler Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 110 Schuyler Ave, Newark 41 low-income homes · 1 bd: 22 · 2 bd: 13 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2012
- Lincoln Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 365 Lincoln Ave, Orange 41 low-income homes · In service since 1998
- Walter G. Alexander III Tax credit (LIHTC) 80 Parrow St, Orange 41 low-income homes · In service since 2016
- Broadway Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 711 Broadway, Newark 40 low-income homes · In service since 2013
- Irvington Gardens HUD-assisted 278 Orange Ave, Irvington 07111 39 low-income homes · For families
- Millenium Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 248 N Day St, Orange 39 low-income homes · In service since 2004
- Brick Church Commons Aka DR. King Plaza III Tax credit (LIHTC) 520 DR Martin Luther King JR. BLVD, East Orange City 104 homes, 38 low-income · In service since 2004
- Scudder Homes Senior Urban Renewal, L.P. Tax credit (LIHTC) · Public housing 195 W Kinney St, Newark 07103 48 homes, 38 low-income · In service since 2008 · Run by Newark Housing Authority · Average payment: $403 a month · Average wait: 85 months · (973) 273-6677
- Park Terrace Apartments HUD-assisted 321 Park Ave, East Orange 07017 39 homes, 38 low-income · For families
- Millenium Homes at North Day Urban Renewal Tax credit (LIHTC) 284 N Day St, Orange 38 low-income homes · 1 bd: 3 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 11 · In service since 2012
- Hayes Homes/West Kinney (b) Tax credit (LIHTC) 333 Springfield Ave, Newark 37 low-income homes · In service since 2004
- Somerset Homes HUD-assisted 142 Somerset St, Newark 07108 37 low-income homes · For families · (973) 643-8588
- Stella Gardens Public housing 188 Prince St, Newark 07103 93 homes, 35 low-income · Run by Newark Housing Authority · Average payment: $716 a month · Average wait: 73 months · (973) 273-6677
- United Community Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 332 S 8th St, Newark 34 low-income homes · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 11 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 1999
- Richardson Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 50 Columbia St, Newark 66 homes, 33 low-income · In service since 2012
- City View Family Public housing 119 Lincoln St, Newark 07103 58 homes, 33 low-income · Run by Newark Housing Authority · Average payment: $933 a month · (973) 273-6677
- Avon Hills Apartments HUD-assisted 739 S 10th St, Newark 07108 33 homes, 32 low-income · For families
- Grove House Apts HUD-assisted 254 N Grove St, East Orange 07017 33 homes, 32 low-income · For families
- Charlton Gardens Public housing 199 Prince St, Newark 07103 60 homes, 30 low-income · Run by Newark Housing Authority · Average payment: $642 a month · Average wait: 2 months · (973) 273-6677
- New Jersey Scattered Site Phase II HUD-assisted 850 S 14th St, Newark 07108 30 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- ST. James II (la Plaza) Tax credit (LIHTC) 136 Broad St, Newark 30 low-income homes · In service since 1996
- Clarshire II Tax credit (LIHTC) 875 18th Ave, Irvington 29 low-income homes · In service since 1994
- Amity Village #8 HUD-assisted 307 14th Ave, Newark 07103 28 low-income homes · For families · (973) 680-8489
- New Horizon Phase I Public housing 220 Irvine Turner Blvd, Newark 07108 27 low-income homes · Run by Newark Housing Authority · Average payment: $338 a month · Average wait: 16 months · (973) 273-6677
- Tiffany Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 90 Tiffany Blvd, Newark 130 homes, 26 low-income · In service since 1993
- Springfield Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 343 Springfield Ave, Newark 26 homes, 25 low-income · 1 bd: 9 · 2 bd: 9 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2003
- 83 N Walnut ST Tax credit (LIHTC) 83 N Walnut St, East Orange 25 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 9 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 1997
- A Better Life Tax credit (LIHTC) 93 14th Ave, Newark 24 low-income homes
- Essex Properties HUD-assisted 193 Hunterdon St, Newark 07103 24 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Essex Valley Supportive Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 80 S Munn Ave, East Orange 24 low-income homes · In service since 2007
- ST James Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 117 Broad St, Newark 22 low-income homes · In service since 1992
- Amity Village #1 HUD-assisted 325 Hawthorne Ave, Newark 07112 21 low-income homes · For families
- Montgomery Height-I Public housing 671 M L King Blvd, Newark 07102 80 homes, 20 low-income · Run by Newark Housing Authority · Average payment: $775 a month · (973) 273-6677
- Clarshire I Tax credit (LIHTC) 863 18th Ave, Irvington 20 low-income homes · In service since 1993
- Sunrise House Tax credit (LIHTC) 185 Parkhurst St, Newark 20 low-income homes · Studio: 20 · In service since 2012
- Maplethorne-Stratford Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 500 Avon Ave, Newark 19 low-income homes · In service since 2008
- 144-150 Brunswick Street Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 146 Brunswick St, Newark 18 low-income homes · In service since 1992
- Jackson Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 607 Clinton Ave, Newark 17 low-income homes · In service since 1993
- Amity Village #5 HUD-assisted 547 15th Ave, Newark 07103 16 low-income homes · For families · (973) 680-8489
- A Better Life Tax credit (LIHTC) 101 14th Ave, Newark 15 low-income homes · In service since 2020 · For people experiencing homelessness
- Grafton Avenue Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 88 Grafton Ave, Newark 14 low-income homes · In service since 1995
- 46 S Arlington Ave Tax credit (LIHTC) 46 S Arlington Ave, East Orange 13 low-income homes · In service since 1993
- Amity Village #2 HUD-assisted 413 S 15th St, Newark 07103 13 low-income homes · For families · (973) 680-8489
- 106 N Walnut ST Tax credit (LIHTC) 106 N Walnut St, East Orange 36 homes, 12 low-income · In service since 1992
- Amity Village #6 HUD-assisted 458 S 16th St, Newark 07103 12 low-income homes · For families · (973) 680-8489
- The Summit Tax credit (LIHTC) 599 20th St, Irvington 12 low-income homes · 2 bd: 5 · 3 bd: 7 · In service since 2002
- Weequahic Park Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 523 Elizabeth Ave, Newark 49 homes, 10 low-income · In service since 1991
- Project Live, Inc. HUD-assisted 75 Lincoln Ave, Newark 07104 11 homes, 10 low-income · For people with disabilities
- ST. Clares Scattered Site - Newark, NJ HUD-assisted 88 Mead St, Newark 07106 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (973) 643-0400
- St Roccos Housing HUD-assisted 39 Ashland St, Newark 07103 9 low-income homes · For families
- Project Live II HUD-assisted 457 Broadway, Newark 07104 9 homes, 8 low-income · For older adults
- Halsted Plaza II Public housing 160 Halsted St, East Orange 07018 60 homes, 7 low-income · Run by East Orange Housing Authority · (973) 766-8896
- Walter G. Alexander Village III Public housing 97 Wilson Pl, Orange 07050 42 homes, 6 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Orange · Homes at several sites · (973) 675-1250
- Cpewh Group Home 2 HUD-assisted 31 Cuozzo St, Belleville 07109 7 homes, 6 low-income · For people with disabilities
- CPEWH Group Home 1 HUD-assisted 42 State St, Bloomfield 07003 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- CPNJ Livingston Residence HUD-assisted 670 S Orange Ave, Livingston 07039 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- West Caldwell Group Home HUD-assisted 7 Essex Pl, West Caldwell 07006 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Verona HUD-assisted 1 Linn Dr, Verona 07044 90 homes, 5 low-income · (862) 203-7424
- Concord Residences HUD-assisted 77 Park St, Montclair 07042 88 homes, 5 low-income · (973) 744-5410
- Arc West Caldwell Group Home HUD-assisted 21 Beechtree Rd, West Caldwell 07006 5 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Project Live III HUD-assisted 682 Ridge St, Newark 07104 5 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Project Live Ix Consumer Home HUD-assisted 7 Walnut St, Livingston 07039 5 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Project Live XIII ILC HUD-assisted 465-475 Broadway, Newark 07104 5 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Walter G. Alexander Village I Public housing 120 Parrow St, Orange 07050 66 homes, 4 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Orange · (973) 675-1250
- CPNJ West Orange Residence II HUD-assisted 23 Oak Ave, West Orange 07052 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (973) 731-1700
- Project Live XI Independent Li HUD-assisted 320 Tremont Ave, East Orange 07018 4 low-income homes · For older adults
- 999 Broad Phase 1 HUD-assisted 77 Park St, Montclair 07042 84 homes, 3 low-income · (973) 744-5410
- Maplewood Consumer Home HUD-assisted 24 Colgate Rd, Maplewood 07040 3 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Project Live IV HUD-assisted 305 N 11th St, Newark 07107 3 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Project Live V Consumer Home HUD-assisted 43 Pierson Rd, Maplewood 07040 3 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Project Live Vi Consumer Home HUD-assisted 30 Rutgers St, Maplewood 07040 3 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Project Live Vii Consumer Home HUD-assisted 255 Gardner Ave, South Orange 07079 3 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Project Live VIII HUD-assisted 70 Osborne St, Glen Ridge 07028 3 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (973) 481-1211
- Project Live X HUD-assisted 26 Mount Prospect Ave, Verona 07044 3 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (973) 481-1211
- Project Live XII Consumer Home HUD-assisted 82 King St, Nutley 07110 3 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- South Orange Consumer Home HUD-assisted 353 Vose Ave, South Orange 07079 3 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Walter G. Alexander Village II Public housing 105 Wilson Pl, Orange 07050 48 homes, 2 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Orange · (973) 675-1250
- Garden Spires Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 175 1st St, Newark 555 homes · In service since 2020
- Georgia King Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 250 Georgia King Vlg, Newark 422 homes · In service since 2020
- New Community Assoc Tax credit (LIHTC) 180 S Orange Ave, Newark 225 homes · In service since 2007
- The Brookside HUD-assisted 777 Springdale Ave, East Orange 07017 202 homes · For older adults
- Washington Street Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 440 Washington St, Newark 199 homes · In service since 2020
- John P. Renna House HUD-assisted 10 Gaston St, West Orange 07052 183 homes · For older adults · (973) 736-3130
- Roseville Imperial Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) 140 Roseville Ave, Newark 172 homes
- Felicity Towers HUD-assisted 100 Llewellyn Ave, Bloomfield 07003 147 homes · For older adults
- West Kinney Garden (a) Tax credit (LIHTC) 333 Springfield Ave, Newark 07103 133 homes · In service since 2004
- West Side Village #553 Tax credit (LIHTC) 113 N 13th St, Newark 07107 127 homes · In service since 2012
- Bakery Village #483 Tax credit (LIHTC) 490 4th Ave, Newark 07107 123 homes · In service since 2012
- Spruce Spires Tax credit (LIHTC) 90-92, 94-96, 98-100 Spruce Street, 717-719, 725-727, Martin Luther King BLVD, Newark 112 homes
- Cherry Tree Village #651 Tax credit (LIHTC) 124-126 N 13th St, Newark 07107 109 homes · In service since 2012
- Spruce Gardens #05410 Tax credit (LIHTC) 147 Charlton St, Newark 07103 105 homes · In service since 2006
- Spruce Gardnes Tax credit (LIHTC) 147 Charlton St, Newark 07103 105 homes · In service since 2006
- Cottage Place II #738 Tax credit (LIHTC) 643 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Newark 07104 100 homes · In service since 2007
- DR. King Plaza @ North Harrison Tax credit (LIHTC) 560 Dr.martin Luther King BLVD, East Orange 96 homes · In service since 2003
- Stella Wright-Prince Tax credit (LIHTC) 147 Charlton St, Newark 07103 92 homes · In service since 2005
- Brick Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) 671 Mlk Jr Blvd, Newark 80 homes · In service since 2010
- Brick Towers/Montgomery Street Tax credit (LIHTC) 671 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Newark 07102 80 homes · In service since 2010
- Weequahic Park Apts. III #390 Tax credit (LIHTC) 1 Grumman Ave, Newark 07112 80 homes · In service since 2012
- Litc#0816 Pacific Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 10 Dawson St, Newark 07105 79 homes · In service since 2010
- Weequahic Park Apts III #390 Tax credit (LIHTC) 2 Keer Ave, Newark 78 homes
- Litc#729 Springfield Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 605 S 18th St, Newark 07103 72 homes · In service since 2006
- 50-55 South Essex Avenue Tax credit (LIHTC) 63 S Essex Ave, Orange 71 homes · In service since 2014
- 50-55 South Essex Avenue #1201 Tax credit (LIHTC) 50 S Essex Ave, Orange 07050 71 homes · In service since 2014
- Weequahic Park Apts. IV #420 Tax credit (LIHTC) 489 Elizabeth Ave, Newark 07112 71 homes · In service since 2012
- Springfield Village Senior Residences Tax credit (LIHTC) 313 15th Avenue, Newark 70 homes · In service since 2013
- Lincoln Avenue Apartments #454 Tax credit (LIHTC) 651 Lincoln Ave, Orange 07050 67 homes · In service since 2012
- Walter G Alexander Development Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 105 Wilson Pl, Orange 65 homes · In service since 2012
- Walter G. Alexander Development - Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 105 Wilson Pl, Orange 07050 65 homes · In service since 2012
- Carthage Doddtown Plaza Tax credit (LIHTC) 7 Long St, East Orange 07017 60 homes · In service since 2015
4 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. These are the 350 with the most low-income homes of the 393 HUD lists; the rest are on HUD's map. Search HUD's map
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 Essex County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 7 agencies serve in Essex County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
-
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
-
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)
-
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)
-
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)
-
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
-
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 | $29,050 | $48,450 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $33,200 | $55,400 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $37,350 | $62,300 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $41,500 | $69,200 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $44,850 | $74,750 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $48,150 | $80,300 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $51,500 | $85,850 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $91,350 | $141,000 |
Area median income: $138,400. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Newark, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,473 – $1,801
- 1 bedroom $1,665 – $2,035
- 2 bedrooms $2,010 – $2,456
- 3 bedrooms $2,507 – $3,064
- 4 bedrooms $2,869 – $3,507
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
- Newark Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 8,471 vouchers · 5,920 public housing units (973) 273-6677 Newark Housing Authority: lspicer@newarkha.org
- East Orange Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 1,596 vouchers · 124 public housing units (973) 766-8896 East Orange Housing Authority: wgill@eoha.org
- Housing Authority of the City of Orange Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 748 vouchers · 406 public housing units (973) 675-1250 Housing Authority of the City of Orange: wmcneil63@aol.com
- Irvington Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 474 vouchers · 663 public housing units (973) 375-2121
- Montclair Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 325 vouchers (973) 509-4936 Montclair Housing Authority: sanderson@montclairnjusa.org
- Bloomfield Township Ha Section 8 vouchers · 275 vouchers (973) 680-4189 Bloomfield Township Ha: wferdous@bloomfieldtwpnj.com
- West Orange Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 124 vouchers (973) 325-4107 West Orange Housing Authority: mschoenebaum@westorange.org
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 Essex County
These HUD-approved agencies have offices in Essex County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
-
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark
590 N 7th St, Newark · Spanish
- Budget and credit workshops
- Fair housing pre-purchase workshops
- and 3 more
-
Consumer Credit and Budget Counseling, DBA National Foundation for Debt Management
26 Park St Ste 2000, Montclair · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 7 more
-
Credit.org - New Jersey Branch
101 Eisenhower Pkwy, Roseland · Spanish
Also serves in other languages.
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and credit workshops
- and 4 more
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in Essex County or the whole state, with what each page says about being open.
-
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
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Essex County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in New Jersey, the average home bill was $128 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
Adjust advanced details
Let's do the math
Cash to move in
$4,466
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $2,233
- Security deposit
- $2,233
- Total
- $4,466
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 Essex County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,637; 1 bedroom: $1,850; 2 bedrooms: $2,233; 3 bedrooms: $2,785; 4 bedrooms: $3,188. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Essex County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($2,233) without spending more than 30% of income takes $42.94 an hour full time, or $89,320 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Essex County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $69,200 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 Essex 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 $2,010 and $2,456 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Essex County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,990 in 07017 to $3,350 in 07078. 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 Essex County?
HUD lists 393 properties with homes for low-income households in Essex 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 Essex County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Essex County, 55% of renter households are in that position; in New Jersey, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).