Josephson Apts Public Housing Trenton, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Josephson Apts is a Public Housing community in Trenton, NJ with 409 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $378/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 31 months.
409
total units
97%
occupancy
$378
avg resident rent
31 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 237 Oakland St, Trenton, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $16,458/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,358/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 97% |
How to apply at Josephson Apts
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 237 Oakland St, 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 (~$378/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Trenton
- Donnelly Homes Public Housing
- South Village I and Ii LIHTC
- Wilson Hms Public Housing
- Prospect Village Public Housing
- Oakland Park Apartments PB Section 8
- Trent Center West LIHTC
- North 25 Housing LIHTC
- North 25 Housing PB Section 8
- Trent Center East LIHTC
- Carl Miller Homes LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rowan Towers PB Section 8 | Trenton | 1.1 km |
| Luther Towers PB Section 8 | Trenton | 1.1 km |
| Park Place Associates PB Section 8 | Ewing | 1.4 km |
| Litc#05906 Trenton Prospect House LIHTC | Trenton | 1.4 km |
| Trenton Prospect House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Trenton City | 1.4 km |
| Page Homes LIHTC | Trenton | 1.7 km |
| Cityside Apartments - I LIHTC | Trenton | 2 km |
| Cityside Apartments I PB Section 8 | Trenton | 2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Trenton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Josephson Apts 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 Josephson Apts?
Residents report average rents near $378/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 Josephson Apts?
Contact the management office at 237 Oakland St 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.