Golden Age Towers PB Section 8 Rahway, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Golden Age Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Rahway, NJ with 196 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $505/month on average.
196
total units
96%
occupancy
$505
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 E Milton Ave, Rahway, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $21,789/yr |
| Average personal income | $20,387/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Golden Age Towers
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 200 E Milton Ave, Rahway; 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 (~$505/mo average here).
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- Rosegate Senior Housing LIHTC
- Rosegate Senior Housing #692 LIHTC
- Glendenning Hms Public Housing
- Rahway Residences for the Arts LIHTC
- Myers Senior Residence §202 Senior
- J.f.k. of Rahway PB Section 8
- Union Apartments §811
- 930 Leesville Avenue LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rosegate Senior Housing LIHTC | Rahway City | 1.1 km |
| Cedar Meadow Apartments LIHTC | Avenel | 2.2 km |
| Cedar Meadows Apartments #1761 LIHTC | Avenel | 2.2 km |
| Maple Tree Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Avenel | 3.3 km |
| Maple Tree Manor LIHTC | Woodbridge Township | 3.3 km |
| Reinhard Manor LIHTC | Colonia | 4.2 km |
| Edward K. Gill PB Section 8 | Cranford | 4.7 km |
| Cranford Lincoln Apartments #207 LIHTC | Cranford | 4.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Rahway
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Golden Age Towers 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 Golden Age Towers?
Residents report average rents near $505/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 Golden Age Towers?
Contact the management office at 200 E Milton Ave in Rahway. 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.