Kennedy Twrs Public Housing Camden, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Kennedy Twrs is a Public Housing community in Camden, NJ with 88 units reporting 77% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $358/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 32 months.
88
total units
77%
occupancy
$358
avg resident rent
32 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2021 Watson St, Camden, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $15,188/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,413/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 91% |
How to apply at Kennedy Twrs
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 2021 Watson St, Camden; 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 (~$358/mo average here).
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- Crestbury Apartments PB Section 8
- Northgate 1 Apartments PB Section 8
- Mcguire Gardens Preservation LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peter J. Mcguire Gardens Preservation LIHTC | Camden City | 1.1 km |
| Centennial Village PB Section 8 | Camden | 1.4 km |
| Ivy Hill Apartments PB Section 8 | Camden | 1.4 km |
| Ablett Vlg Public Housing | Camden | 1.4 km |
| Liberty Park Townhouses LIHTC | Camden City | 2 km |
| Liberty Park Townhomes LIHTC | Camden | 2 km |
| Liberty Park Townhomes #697 LIHTC | Camden | 2 km |
| Ferry Station Aka Tamarack Apartments LIHTC | Camden City | 2.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Camden
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Kennedy Twrs 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 Kennedy Twrs?
Residents report average rents near $358/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 Kennedy Twrs?
Contact the management office at 2021 Watson St in Camden. 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.