Kretchmer-boyden-e Public Housing Newark, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Kretchmer-boyden-e is a Public Housing community in Newark, NJ with 287 units reporting 86% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $357/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 10 months.
287
total units
86%
occupancy
$357
avg resident rent
10 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 Dayton St, Newark, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $15,589/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,008/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 89% |
How to apply at Kretchmer-boyden-e
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 120 Dayton St, Newark; 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 (~$357/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kretchmer-boyden-a Public Housing | Newark | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Kretchmer-boyden-e 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 Kretchmer-boyden-e?
Residents report average rents near $357/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 Kretchmer-boyden-e?
Contact the management office at 120 Dayton St in Newark. 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.