Townhouses - Oriental St. Public Housing Newark, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Townhouses - Oriental St. is a Public Housing community in Newark, NJ with 268 units reporting 74% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $523/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 24 months.
268
total units
74%
occupancy
$523
avg resident rent
24 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 26A Broad St, Newark, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $25,048/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,046/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 7% |
How to apply at Townhouses - Oriental St.
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 26A Broad 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 (~$523/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia King Village LIHTC | Newark City | 2 km |
| Garden Spires Llc PB Section 8 | Newark | 2 km |
| Ncc Manor LIHTC | Newark | 2 km |
| New Community Manor LIHTC | Newark | 2 km |
| Harrison Grdns Public Housing | Harrison | 2 km |
| Walker House LIHTC | Newark | 2.2 km |
| 540 Broad LIHTC | Newark | 2.2 km |
| Baxter-krane-d Public Housing | Newark | 2.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Newark
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Townhouses - Oriental St. 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 - Oriental St.?
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 Townhouses - Oriental St.?
Contact the management office at 26A Broad 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.