Back Bay Grdns Public Housing Bayonne, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Back Bay Grdns is a Public Housing community in Bayonne, NJ with 413 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $457/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 27 months.
413
total units
96%
occupancy
$457
avg resident rent
27 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 535 Avenue A, Bayonne, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $19,189/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,890/yr |
| People per unit | 1.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 83% |
How to apply at Back Bay Grdns
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 535 Avenue A, Bayonne; 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 (~$457/mo average here).
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- Bayonne Transit LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curries Woods Public Housing | Jersey City | 2.8 km |
| Markham Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Staten Island | 3.3 km |
| Markham Gardens LIHTC§202 Senior | Staten Island | 3.3 km |
| Stapleton Mews LIHTC | Staten Island | 3.4 km |
| Harborview Apartments PB Section 8 | Jersey City | 3.4 km |
| St. Vincent's Manor §202 Senior | Staten Island | 3.4 km |
| Richmond Terrace Public Housing | Staten Island | 3.7 km |
| Castleton Park PB Section 8 | Staten Island | 4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Bayonne
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Back Bay Grdns have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Back Bay Grdns?
Residents report average rents near $457/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 Back Bay Grdns?
Contact the management office at 535 Avenue A in Bayonne. 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.