J F Kennedy Public Housing Rahway, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
J F Kennedy is a Public Housing community in Rahway, NJ with 161 units reporting 81% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $521/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 98 months.
161
total units
81%
occupancy
$521
avg resident rent
98 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 250 W Grand Ave, Rahway, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $23,320/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,045/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 99% |
How to apply at J F Kennedy
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 250 W Grand 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 (~$521/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Rahway
- Golden Age Towers PB Section 8
- 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
- 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 | 1.4 km |
| Cedar Meadow Apartments LIHTC | Avenel | 2.4 km |
| Cedar Meadows Apartments #1761 LIHTC | Avenel | 2.4 km |
| Maple Tree Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Avenel | 3.4 km |
| Maple Tree Manor LIHTC | Woodbridge Township | 3.4 km |
| Reinhard Manor LIHTC | Colonia | 3.7 km |
| Edward K. Gill PB Section 8 | Cranford | 4.5 km |
| Cranford Lincoln Apartments #207 LIHTC | Cranford | 4.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Rahway
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does J F Kennedy 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 J F Kennedy?
Residents report average rents near $521/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 Kennedy?
Contact the management office at 250 W Grand 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.