Lexington Manor Apts PB Section 8 Jersey City, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lexington Manor Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Jersey City, NJ with 149 units reporting 77% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $441/month on average.
149
total units
77%
occupancy
$441
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 16-20 Lexington Ave, Jersey City, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $18,374/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,216/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 40% |
How to apply at Lexington Manor Apts
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 16-20 Lexington Ave, Jersey City; 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 (~$441/mo average here).
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- Curries Woods Public Housing
- Whitlock Mills #1764 LIHTC
- Van Wagenen Ave. Apt I PB Section 8
- Marion Grdns Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Boyd Mcguiness PB Section 8 | Jersey City | 0.8 km |
| Lexington Manor LIHTC | Jersey City | 0.8 km |
| Kennedy Blvd. Rehab Fairview PB Section 8 | Jersey City | 0.8 km |
| Jersey City Ymca Redevelopment LIHTC | Jersey City | 0.8 km |
| Jersey City Ymca Redevelopment #485 LIHTC | Jersey City | 0.8 km |
| Audobon Park Associates PB Section 8 | Jersey City | 1.4 km |
| Journal Square Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | Jersey City | 1.4 km |
| Brunswick Estates LIHTC | Jersey City | 1.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lexington Manor Apts 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 Lexington Manor Apts?
Residents report average rents near $441/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 Lexington Manor Apts?
Contact the management office at 16-20 Lexington Ave in Jersey City. 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.