Cambridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 Jersey City, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Cambridge Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Jersey City, NJ with 80 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $402/month on average.
80
total units
95%
occupancy
$402
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 80 Cambridge Ave, Jersey City, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $16,959/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,433/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Cambridge Apartments
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 80 Cambridge 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 (~$402/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Jackson Grdns Public Housing | Hoboken | 1.4 km |
| J.l. Elliot Public Housing | New York | 4.2 km |
| Sloan House LIHTCPB Section 8 | New York | 4.2 km |
| Tribeca Park LIHTC | New York | 4.2 km |
| Related West 30th Street Apartments LIHTC | New York | 4.2 km |
| Gotham West LIHTCPB Section 8 | New York | 4.3 km |
| 605 West 42nd St. LIHTCPB Section 8 | New York | 4.3 km |
| River Place Ii LIHTC | New York | 4.3 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Cambridge Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Cambridge Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $402/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 Cambridge Apartments?
Contact the management office at 80 Cambridge 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.