Van Wagenen Ave. Apt Ii PB Section 8 Jersey City, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Van Wagenen Ave. Apt Ii is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Jersey City, NJ with 113 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $530/month on average.
113
total units
96%
occupancy
$530
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 133 Van Wagenen Ave, Jersey City, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $22,738/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,162/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 73% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 39% |
How to apply at Van Wagenen Ave. Apt Ii
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 133 Van Wagenen Ave, 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 (~$530/mo average here).
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- Curries Woods Public Housing
- Whitlock Mills #1764 LIHTC
- Van Wagenen Ave. Apt I PB Section 8
- Marion Grdns Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Boyd Mcguiness PB Section 8 | Jersey City | 1.1 km |
| Lexington Manor LIHTC | Jersey City | 1.1 km |
| Kennedy Blvd. Rehab Fairview PB Section 8 | Jersey City | 1.1 km |
| Lexington Manor Apts PB Section 8 | Jersey City | 1.4 km |
| Hudson Grdns Public Housing | Jersey City | 1.7 km |
| Montgomery Gateway East I PB Section 8 | Jersey City | 2 km |
| Montgomery Gateway East Ii PB Section 8 | Jersey City | 2 km |
| Holland Grdns Public Housing | Jersey City | 2.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Van Wagenen Ave. Apt Ii 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 Van Wagenen Ave. Apt Ii?
Residents report average rents near $530/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 Van Wagenen Ave. Apt Ii?
Contact the management office at 133 Van Wagenen Ave 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.