Thomas Stewart Apts Public Housing Jersey City, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Thomas Stewart Apts is a Public Housing community in Jersey City, NJ with 48 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $444/month on average.
48
total units
92%
occupancy
$444
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 88 Erie St # 92, Jersey City, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $19,228/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,667/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Thomas Stewart Apts
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 88 Erie St # 92, 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 (~$444/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tribeca Park LIHTC | New York | 1.7 km |
| Andrew Jackson Grdns Public Housing | Hoboken | 2.2 km |
| Tribeca Tower LIHTC | New York | 2.5 km |
| Governor Smith Public Housing | New York | 3.5 km |
| Chelsea LIHTC | New York | 3.5 km |
| Robert Fulton Public Housing | New York | 4 km |
| La Guardia Public Housing | Manhattan | 4.3 km |
| Rutgers LIHTCPublic Housing | New York | 4.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in Jersey City
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Thomas Stewart Apts 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 Thomas Stewart Apts?
Residents report average rents near $444/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 Thomas Stewart Apts?
Contact the management office at 88 Erie St # 92 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.