Alvin E. Gershen Apts, Lp PB Section 8 Trenton, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Alvin E. Gershen Apts, Lp is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Trenton, NJ with 160 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $417/month on average.
160
total units
96%
occupancy
$417
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1655 Klockner Rd, Trenton, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $18,366/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,272/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Alvin E. Gershen Apts, Lp
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 1655 Klockner Rd, Trenton; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$417/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pond Run Housing, Lp PB Section 8 | Trenton | 1.1 km |
| Project Freedom at Hamilton LIHTC | Hamilton Township | 2 km |
| Project Freedom at Hamilton LIHTC | Trenton | 2 km |
| Project Freedom at Hamilton Township LIHTCPB Section 8 | Trenton | 2 km |
| Freedom Village at Hamilton Woods - Litc#1914 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hamilton | 2.2 km |
| Mc Corristin Square LIHTC | Hamilton | 2.8 km |
| Mccorristin Square LIHTC | Hamilton Township | 2.8 km |
| Red Oak Apts #582 LIHTC | Hamilton | 4.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Alvin E. Gershen Apts, Lp have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Alvin E. Gershen Apts, Lp?
Residents report average rents near $417/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Alvin E. Gershen Apts, Lp?
Contact the management office at 1655 Klockner Rd in Trenton. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.