Bergen Point Public Housing Bayonne, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bergen Point is a Public Housing community in Bayonne, NJ with 469 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $674/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 16 months.
469
total units
96%
occupancy
$674
avg resident rent
16 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 W 2nd St, Bayonne, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $28,022/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,249/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 72% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 28% |
How to apply at Bergen Point
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 159 W 2nd St, 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 (~$674/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bergen Point 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 Bergen Point?
Residents report average rents near $674/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 Point?
Contact the management office at 159 W 2nd St 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.