Townhouses Public Housing Newark, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Townhouses is a Public Housing community in Newark, NJ with 205 units reporting 75% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $658/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 87 months.
205
total units
75%
occupancy
$658
avg resident rent
87 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 89 Peshine Ave, Newark, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $31,714/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,676/yr |
| People per unit | 2.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 63% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
How to apply at Townhouses
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 89 Peshine Ave, 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 (~$658/mo average here).
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- Grace West Manor PB Section 8
- Grace West Apartments LIHTC
- Hill Manor Apts LIHTC
- Baxter-crane-c Public Housing
- Commons Family & Senior LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim Baptist Village I PB Section 8 | Newark | 1.1 km |
| Pilgrim Baptist Village I and Ii LIHTC | Newark City | 1.1 km |
| Zion Towers LIHTC | Newark | 1.1 km |
| Zion Tower LIHTC | Newark City | 1.1 km |
| New Community Manor PB Section 8 | Newark | 1.4 km |
| Nevada Street Apartments PB Section 8 | Newark | 2 km |
| Betty Shabazz Village Public Housing | Newark | 2 km |
| Essex Plaza 2 & 3 LIHTC | Newark | 2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Newark
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Townhouses 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 Townhouses?
Residents report average rents near $658/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 Townhouses?
Contact the management office at 89 Peshine Ave 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.