Ocean Pointe East and West Public Housing Jersey City, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Ocean Pointe East and West is a Public Housing community in Jersey City, NJ with 40 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $424/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 7 months.
40
total units
98%
occupancy
$424
avg resident rent
7 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 460 Ocean Ave, Jersey City, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $18,177/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,112/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 92% |
How to apply at Ocean Pointe East and West
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 460 Ocean 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 (~$424/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Audobon Park Associates PB Section 8 | Jersey City | 1.4 km |
| Lexington Manor Apts PB Section 8 | Jersey City | 2.2 km |
| Boyd Mcguiness PB Section 8 | Jersey City | 2.4 km |
| Lexington Manor LIHTC | Jersey City | 2.4 km |
| Kennedy Blvd. Rehab Fairview PB Section 8 | Jersey City | 2.4 km |
| Jersey City Ymca Redevelopment LIHTC | Jersey City | 2.4 km |
| Jersey City Ymca Redevelopment #485 LIHTC | Jersey City | 2.4 km |
| Montgomery Gateway East I PB Section 8 | Jersey City | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Jersey City
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Ocean Pointe East and West 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 Ocean Pointe East and West?
Residents report average rents near $424/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 Ocean Pointe East and West?
Contact the management office at 460 Ocean 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.