Cityside Apartments I PB Section 8 Trenton, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Cityside Apartments I is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Trenton, NJ with 126 units reporting 63% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $195/month on average.
126
total units
63%
occupancy
$195
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 179 Brunswick Ave, Trenton, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $7,643/yr |
| Average personal income | $3,415/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 100% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 21% |
How to apply at Cityside Apartments I
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 179 Brunswick Ave, Trenton; 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 (~$195/mo average here).
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- Trent Center East LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Litc#05906 Trenton Prospect House LIHTC | Trenton | 0.8 km |
| Trenton Prospect House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Trenton City | 0.8 km |
| Cityside 2 PB Section 8 | Trenton | 0.8 km |
| Escher Sro Project, Lp PB Section 8 | Trenton | 0.8 km |
| Escher Street Sro #304 LIHTC | Trenton | 0.8 km |
| Escher Street Sro LIHTC | Trenton City | 0.8 km |
| Broad Street Bank LIHTCPB Section 8 | Trenton City | 1.1 km |
| Architects Housing PB Section 8 | Trenton | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Cityside Apartments I 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 Cityside Apartments I?
Residents report average rents near $195/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 Cityside Apartments I?
Contact the management office at 179 Brunswick Ave in Trenton. 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.