Trent Center East PB Section 8 Trenton, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Trent Center East is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Trenton, NJ with 184 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $331/month on average.
184
total units
96%
occupancy
$331
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 511 Greenwood Ave, Trenton, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $13,915/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,831/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 97% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Trent Center East
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 511 Greenwood Ave, Trenton; 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 (~$331/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Trenton
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- Donnelly Homes Public Housing
- South Village I and Ii LIHTC
- Wilson Hms Public Housing
- Prospect Village Public Housing
- Oakland Park Apartments PB Section 8
- Trent Center West LIHTC
- North 25 Housing LIHTC
- North 25 Housing PB Section 8
- Trent Center East LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Street Bank LIHTCPB Section 8 | Trenton City | 0.8 km |
| Architects Housing PB Section 8 | Trenton | 0.8 km |
| Cathedral Square Housing Ltd PB Section 8 | Trenton | 0.8 km |
| Dunham Hall Residence LIHTC | Trenton | 0.8 km |
| Cityside 2 PB Section 8 | Trenton | 1.1 km |
| Escher Sro Project, Lp PB Section 8 | Trenton | 1.1 km |
| Escher Street Sro #304 LIHTC | Trenton | 1.1 km |
| Escher Street Sro LIHTC | Trenton City | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Trent Center East 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 Trent Center East?
Residents report average rents near $331/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 Trent Center East?
Contact the management office at 511 Greenwood Ave in Trenton. 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.