South End Gardens PB Section 8 Montclair, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
South End Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Montclair, NJ with 99 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $429/month on average.
99
total units
99%
occupancy
$429
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 340 Orange Rd, Montclair, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $18,962/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,226/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at South End Gardens
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 340 Orange Rd, Montclair; 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 (~$429/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Dodd Apartments LIHTC | City of Orange | 1.1 km |
| Washington Dodd Apartments LIHTC | Orange | 1.1 km |
| James Degnan House PB Section 8 | West Orange | 1.4 km |
| Washington Manor Public Housing | Orange | 2.2 km |
| Norman Towers PB Section 8 | East Orange | 2.8 km |
| Norman Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | East Orange | 2.8 km |
| The Pavilion LIHTC | East Orange | 3.4 km |
| The Pavillion LIHTC | East Orange | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does South End Gardens 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 South End Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $429/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 South End Gardens?
Contact the management office at 340 Orange Rd in Montclair. 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.