Salem Lafayette Apartments PB Section 8 Jersey City, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Salem Lafayette Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Jersey City, NJ with 74 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $523/month on average.
74
total units
99%
occupancy
$523
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 4 Madison Ave, Jersey City, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $21,385/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,144/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 66% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 49% |
How to apply at Salem Lafayette Apartments
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 4 Madison 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 (~$523/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Jersey City
- Summit Plaza Apts. Ii PB Section 8
- Salem Lafayette PB Section 8
- Salem Lafayette Apartments LIHTC
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- Whitlock Mills LIHTC
- Booker T Washington Apts Public Housing
- 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 | 1.1 km |
| Lexington Manor LIHTC | Jersey City | 1.1 km |
| Lexington Manor Apts PB Section 8 | Jersey City | 1.4 km |
| Audobon Park Associates PB Section 8 | Jersey City | 1.7 km |
| Montgomery Gateway East I PB Section 8 | Jersey City | 2 km |
| Montgomery Gateway East Ii PB Section 8 | Jersey City | 2 km |
| A.m.f.p. Blaine Apts. Llc PB Section 8 | Jersey City | 2.8 km |
| Hudson Grdns Public Housing | Jersey City | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Salem Lafayette Apartments 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 Salem Lafayette Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $523/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 Salem Lafayette Apartments?
Contact the management office at 4 Madison 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.