Camptown Gardens Public Housing Irvington, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Camptown Gardens is a Public Housing community in Irvington, NJ with 240 units reporting 60% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $404/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 2 months.
240
total units
60%
occupancy
$404
avg resident rent
2 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 624 Nye Ave, Irvington, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $16,545/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,883/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Camptown Gardens
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 624 Nye Ave, Irvington; 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 (~$404/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Irvington
- Camptown Gardens Public Housing
- Berkeley Terrace LIHTC
- Berkeley Terrace PB Section 8
- Berkeley Terrace LIHTC
- Irvington Seniors Apartments PB Section 8
- Irvington Uaw PB Section 8
- Hilltop Apartments LIHTC
- Hilltop Apartments - Litc# 1514 LIHTC
- Hilltop Senior Litc #2016 LIHTCPB Section 8
- Irvington Gardens PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newark H a Public Housing | Newark | 2.5 km |
| Pilgrim Baptist Village I & Ii #1950 LIHTC | Newark | 2.5 km |
| Pilgrim Baptist Village I PB Section 8 | Newark | 2.8 km |
| Pilgrim Baptist Village I and Ii LIHTC | Newark City | 2.8 km |
| Zion Towers LIHTC | Newark | 2.8 km |
| Zion Tower LIHTC | Newark City | 2.8 km |
| St. Mary's Villa PB Section 8 | Newark | 3.3 km |
| Grace West Manor PB Section 8 | Newark | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Irvington
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Camptown Gardens 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 Camptown Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $404/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 Camptown Gardens?
Contact the management office at 624 Nye Ave in Irvington. 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.