J.f.k. of Rahway PB Section 8 Rahway, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
J.f.k. of Rahway is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Rahway, NJ with 40 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $825/month on average.
40
total units
100%
occupancy
$825
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1470 Witherspoon St, Rahway, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $34,243/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,326/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 51% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 83% |
| One-bedroom share | 20% |
How to apply at J.f.k. of Rahway
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 1470 Witherspoon St, 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 (~$825/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Rahway
- Golden Age Towers PB Section 8
- J F Kennedy Public Housing
- Rosegate #692 LIHTC
- Rosegate Senior Housing LIHTC
- Rosegate Senior Housing #692 LIHTC
- Glendenning Hms Public Housing
- Rahway Residences for the Arts LIHTC
- Myers Senior Residence §202 Senior
- Union Apartments §811
- 930 Leesville Avenue LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rosegate Senior Housing LIHTC | Rahway City | 0.8 km |
| Cedar Meadow Apartments LIHTC | Avenel | 1.4 km |
| Cedar Meadows Apartments #1761 LIHTC | Avenel | 1.4 km |
| Maple Tree Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Avenel | 2.4 km |
| Maple Tree Manor LIHTC | Woodbridge Township | 2.4 km |
| The Apartments at St Elizabeth §811 | Linden | 3.4 km |
| Reinhard Manor LIHTC | Colonia | 4 km |
| Cleveland Arms Apartment LIHTCPB Section 8 | Carteret | 4.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Rahway
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does J.f.k. of Rahway 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 J.f.k. of Rahway?
Residents report average rents near $825/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 J.f.k. of Rahway?
Contact the management office at 1470 Witherspoon St 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.