Prospect Village Public Housing Trenton, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Prospect Village is a Public Housing community in Trenton, NJ with 305 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $514/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 85 months.
305
total units
88%
occupancy
$514
avg resident rent
85 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 193 Old Rose St, Trenton, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $24,152/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,701/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 1% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 69% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 25% |
How to apply at Prospect Village
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 193 Old Rose 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 (~$514/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Trenton
- Josephson Apts Public Housing
- Donnelly Homes Public Housing
- South Village I and Ii LIHTC
- Wilson Hms 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Litc#05906 Trenton Prospect House LIHTC | Trenton | 0.8 km |
| Trenton Prospect House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Trenton City | 0.8 km |
| Cityside 2 PB Section 8 | Trenton | 0.8 km |
| Escher Sro Project, Lp PB Section 8 | Trenton | 0.8 km |
| Escher Street Sro #304 LIHTC | Trenton | 0.8 km |
| Escher Street Sro LIHTC | Trenton City | 0.8 km |
| Broad Street Bank LIHTCPB Section 8 | Trenton City | 1.1 km |
| Architects Housing PB Section 8 | Trenton | 1.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Trenton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Prospect Village 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 Prospect Village?
Residents report average rents near $514/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 Prospect Village?
Contact the management office at 193 Old Rose 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.