Spruce Gardens Public Housing Newark, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Spruce Gardens is a Public Housing community in Newark, NJ with 79 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $712/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 1 months.
79
total units
97%
occupancy
$712
avg resident rent
1 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 268 Prince St, Newark, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $38,917/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,222/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 62% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 78% |
| One-bedroom share | 6% |
How to apply at Spruce Gardens
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 268 Prince St, Newark; 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 (~$712/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada Street Apartments PB Section 8 | Newark | 0.8 km |
| Pilgrim Baptist Village I PB Section 8 | Newark | 0.8 km |
| Pilgrim Baptist Village I and Ii LIHTC | Newark City | 0.8 km |
| Nc Commons LIHTC | Newark | 1.1 km |
| Commons Senior LIHTC | Newark | 1.1 km |
| N C Commons PB Section 8 | Newark | 1.1 km |
| Newark H a Public Housing | Newark | 1.4 km |
| Pilgrim Baptist Village I & Ii #1950 LIHTC | Newark | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Spruce Gardens 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 Spruce Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $712/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 Spruce Gardens?
Contact the management office at 268 Prince St in Newark. 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.