Baxter Park South Public Housing Newark, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Baxter Park South is a Public Housing community in Newark, NJ with 49 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $701/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 2 months.
49
total units
98%
occupancy
$701
avg resident rent
2 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 Wellington Way, Newark, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $32,235/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,994/yr |
| People per unit | 2.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 60% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 79% |
How to apply at Baxter Park South
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 2 Wellington Way, Newark; 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 (~$701/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia King Village LIHTC | Newark City | 0.8 km |
| Garden Spires Llc PB Section 8 | Newark | 0.8 km |
| Ncc Manor LIHTC | Newark | 0.8 km |
| New Community Manor LIHTC | Newark | 0.8 km |
| Nc Commons LIHTC | Newark | 1.4 km |
| Commons Senior LIHTC | Newark | 1.4 km |
| N C Commons PB Section 8 | Newark | 1.4 km |
| Townhouses - Oriental St. Public Housing | Newark | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Baxter Park South 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 Baxter Park South?
Residents report average rents near $701/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 Baxter Park South?
Contact the management office at 2 Wellington Way in Newark. 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.