Bergen Manor Apartments PB Section 8 Jersey City, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bergen Manor Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Jersey City, NJ with 39 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $561/month on average.
39
total units
97%
occupancy
$561
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 277 Bergen Ave, Jersey City, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $24,025/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,520/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 73% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 38% |
How to apply at Bergen Manor Apartments
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 277 Bergen Ave, Jersey City; 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 (~$561/mo average here).
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- Curries Woods Public Housing
- Whitlock Mills #1764 LIHTC
- Van Wagenen Ave. Apt I PB Section 8
- Marion Grdns Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Audobon Park Associates PB Section 8 | Jersey City | 0.8 km |
| Lexington Manor Apts PB Section 8 | Jersey City | 1.1 km |
| Boyd Mcguiness PB Section 8 | Jersey City | 1.4 km |
| Lexington Manor LIHTC | Jersey City | 1.4 km |
| Kennedy Blvd. Rehab Fairview PB Section 8 | Jersey City | 1.4 km |
| Jersey City Ymca Redevelopment LIHTC | Jersey City | 1.4 km |
| Jersey City Ymca Redevelopment #485 LIHTC | Jersey City | 1.4 km |
| Brunswick Estates LIHTC | Jersey City | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bergen Manor Apartments 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 Bergen Manor Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $561/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 Bergen Manor Apartments?
Contact the management office at 277 Bergen Ave in Jersey City. 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.