Trenton, NJ Low Income Housing

Trenton, NJ Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Trenton, NJ

How do I qualify for low income housing in Trenton, NJ?
To qualify for low income housing in New Jersey, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Trenton, NJ

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Trenton, NJ, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Trenton, NJ. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Trenton, New Jersey - Mercer County

Studio Apartments $1,321
One Bedroom Apartments $1,732
Two Bedroom Apartments $2,108
Three Bedroom Apartments $2,327

List of Low Income Housing in or near Trenton, NJ

Alvin E. Gershen Apartments AKA Pond Run II

Alvin E. Gershen Apartments AKA Pond Run II - Trenton

1655 Klockner Rd
Trenton, NJ - 08619
(609) 890-9401
Alvin E. Gershen Apartments is a senior and young disabled persons low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Amenities: 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance Off Street Parking Laundry Facilities Library Pool Table Shuffle Board Television Room Extra Spacious Party Room Computer Center Picnic Areas Keyless Building Entry Easy Access to Public Transportation Intercom Controlled Access Contact Alvin E. Gershen Apartments A K ...see full details
Mercer County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Trent Center East

Trent Center East - Trenton

511-537 Greenwood Ave
Trenton, NJ - 08609
(609) 394-0093
Trent Center East is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Rent based on 30% of adjusted income, for low Income households. Total Units: 228 Eligibility: 62 and older or Households with a person with a disability. Features and Amenities:     24/7 Availability     Air Conditioner     Appliances     Cats Allowed     Community...see full details
Mercer County
Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): none
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Trent Center West

Trent Center West - Trenton

465 Greenwood Avenue
Trenton, NJ - 08609
(609) 392-5222
Trent Center West is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Rent based on 30% of adjusted income, for low Income households. Total Units: 246 Eligibility: 62 and older or Households with a person with a disability. Features and Amenities: 24/7 Availability Air Conditioner Appliances Controlled Access Elevator Laundry Parking Pull Cords Service Coordinator Vinyl Window Treatment Dogs Allowed Cats Al...see full details
Mercer County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 559
depend on your income from 200.00 on up monthly
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): All yes
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Rowan Towers

Rowan Towers - Trenton

620 W State St
Trenton, NJ - 08618
(609) 394-0687
Rowan Towers offers low income units. This is a Low Income Housing community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. *Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list.  If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below.* ...see full details
Mercer County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 30% of your incrome
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Yes
All
yes
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Esperanza Apartments - Trenton

10 Wood Street
Trenton, NJ - 08618
(609) 396-2690
Esperanza Apartments offers 46 low income units. This is a Low Income Housing community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. *Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list.  If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below.* ...see full details
Mercer County

Pellettieri Homes - Trenton

615 South Clinton Avenue
Trenton, NJ - 08611
(609) 256-6869
Pellettieri Homes offers 69 low income one bedroom units. This is a Low Income Housing community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. Hours of Operation: M, W, F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm *Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list.  If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below.* ...see full details
Mercer County

East Hanover - Trenton

241 East Hanover Street
Trenton, NJ - 08618
(609) 631-3465
East Hanover offers 22 low income one, two, three and four bedroom units. This is a Low Income Housing community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. Hours of Operation: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm *Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list.  If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below.* ...see full details
Mercer County

Artisans Mill - Trenton

600 Olive Street
Trenton, NJ - 08618
(609) 256-6590
Artisans Mill offers 31 low income two and three bedroom units. This is a Low Income Housing community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. Hours of Operation: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm *Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list.  If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below.* ...see full details
Mercer County

Academy Place - NJ - Trenton

125 Olive Street
Trenton, NJ - 08618
(609) 631-3408
Academy Place offers 40 low income two, three and four bedroom units. This is a Low Income Housing community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. Hours of Operation: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm *Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list.  If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below.* ...see full details
Mercer County

American Credit Alliance, - Trenton

26 South Warren Street
Trenton, NJ - 08608
609-393-5400
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Financial Management Budget Counseling Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English French Russian Spanish...see full details
Mercer County

Mercer County Hispanic Association - Trenton

18 East 6th Ave.
Trenton, NJ -
609-587-8800
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Fair Housing Pre-Purchase Education Workshops Financial Management Budget Counseling Home Improvement and Rehabilitation Counseling Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Predatory Lending Education Workshops Rental Housing Counseling Services for Homeless Counsel...see full details
Mercer County

New Jersey Scattered Site - Trenton Nj - Trenton

22 Boidinot Street
Trenton, NJ - 8618
609-989-9417
New Jersey Scattered Site - Trenton Nj is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact New Jersey Scattered Site - Trenton Nj for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Mercer County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 559
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): All
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Pond Run I Aka Hamilton Senior Citizens - Trenton

9 Lamont Avenue
Trenton, NJ - 08619
609-890-9400
Pond Run I Aka Hamilton Senior Citizens is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Pond Run I Aka Hamilton Senior Citizens for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Mercer County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 334
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Luther Towers - Trenton

489 W State St
Trenton, NJ - 08618
609-695-7755
Luther Towers is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Luther Towers for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Mercer County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Lawrenceville Consumer Home - Trenton

13 Titus Ave
Trenton, NJ - 08648
609-695-5687
Lawrenceville Consumer Home is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Lawrenceville Consumer Home for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Mercer County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Architects Housing - Trenton

215 E Front St
Trenton, NJ - 08611
609-695-4450
Architects Housing is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Architects Housing for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Mercer County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Oakland Park Apartments - Trenton

224 Coolidge Ave
Trenton, NJ - 08650
609-695-1940
Oakland Park Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Oakland Park Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Mercer County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Kingsbury Twin Towers - Trenton

1 Kingsbury Square
Trenton, NJ - 08611
609-683-9740
Kingsbury Twin Towers is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Kingsbury Twin Towers for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Mercer County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

North 25 - Trenton

260 N Willow St
Trenton, NJ - 08618
609-394-8687
North 25 is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact North 25 for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Mercer County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): $650.00
400.00
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): light and water
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

South Village Ii - Trenton

50 Stokely Ave
Trenton, NJ - 08611
609-394-8655
South Village Ii is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact South Village Ii for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Mercer County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

South Village I - Trenton

312 Lalor St
Trenton, NJ - 08611
609-394-8655
South Village I is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact South Village I for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Mercer County
Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Electric
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Bellevue Plaza Apartments - Trenton

447 Bellevue Ave
Trenton, NJ - 08618
609-394-5284
Bellevue Plaza Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Bellevue Plaza Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Mercer County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): $500
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Leonard Building - Trenton

341 Bellevue Ave
Trenton, NJ - 08618
609-394-2506
Leonard Building is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Leonard Building for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Mercer County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Cathedral Square Housing - Trenton

N. Warren St. & West Hanover St.
Trenton, NJ - 08608
609-392-1111
Cathedral Square Housing is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Cathedral Square Housing for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Mercer County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 500
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Luther Arms - Trenton

323 S Broad St
Trenton, NJ - 08608
609-386-7171x41
Luther Arms is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Luther Arms for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Mercer County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 30 percent of income
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Park Place - Trenton

1460 Parkside Ave
Trenton, NJ - 08638
609-771-4392
Park Place is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Park Place for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Mercer County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Brunswick Village Limited Partnership - Trenton

833 Brunswick Ave
Trenton, NJ - 08638
609-538-0900
Brunswick Village Limited Partnership is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Brunswick Village Limited Partnership for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Mercer County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Trenton, NJ

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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