Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Bridgeton, NJ
There are 26 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Bridgeton with roughly 2,386 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 19 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $280 to $659 per month. Median reported wait: about 11 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Bridgeton
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Bridgeton
Section 8 apartments in Bridgeton (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nia Aka Amity Heights PB Section 8 | 195 | $333 | — |
| Bridgeton Hope Vi Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 114 | — | — |
| Burlington Manor PB Section 8 | 100 | $325 | — |
| Bridgeton Villas I PB Section 8 | 99 | $280 | — |
| Hopewell Place Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 92 | — | — |
| Riverwalk Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Bridgeton Villas Ii PB Section 8 | 55 | $283 | — |
| Bridgeton Hope Vi Phase V LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Bridgeton
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-ten East Commerce Public Housing | 252 | $407 | 14 mo |
| Maplewood Grdns Public Housing | 100 | $470 | 7 mo |
| Bridgeton Commons I Public Housing | 96 | $659 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Bridgeton
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeton Hope Vi Phase I #668 LIHTC | 114 | — | — |
| Bridgeton Villas LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Bridgeton Villas I LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Countryside Village I #725 LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Bridgeton Hope Vi Phase Iii LIHTC | 97 | — | — |
| Bridgeton Phase Iii Assoc Lp LIHTC | 97 | — | — |
| Litc#06910 - Countryside Village Phase Iii LIHTC | 93 | — | — |
| Litc#06909 Countryside Village Phase Ii LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Riverwalk Senior Apartments #677 LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Rivergrove Apartments LIHTC | 68 | — | — |
| Bridgeton Villas Ii LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Bridgeton Villas Phase Ii LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Brigeton Villas Ii LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Bridgeton Phase Iv LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Litc#06915 Bridgeton Hope Vi, Phase V LIHTC | 23 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Cumberland County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Cumberland County: studio $1,280, 1-BR $1,375, 2-BR $1,673, 3-BR $2,303, 4-BR $2,311.
Full FMR table for Cumberland County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Bridgeton
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Bridgeton City, NJ
- Millville, NJ
- Vineland, NJ
- Newark, NJ
- Jersey City, NJ
- Camden, NJ
- Trenton, NJ
- Atlantic City, NJ
- East Orange, NJ
- Paterson, NJ
- Elizabeth, NJ
- Orange, NJ
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.