Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Camden, NJ
There are 116 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Camden with roughly 11,202 assisted units — including 30 project-based Section 8 buildings, 15 public housing developments, and 85 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $244 to $641 per month. Median reported wait: about 97 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Camden
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Camden
Section 8 apartments in Camden (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamarack Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 542 | — | — |
| Fair Share Northgate Ii PB Section 8 | 402 | $393 | — |
| Crestbury Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 391 | — | — |
| Crestbury Apartments PB Section 8 | 364 | $244 | — |
| Northgate 1 Apartments PB Section 8 | 310 | $281 | — |
| Riverview Towers Apts. PB Section 8 | 224 | $355 | — |
| Centennial Village PB Section 8 | 200 | $420 | — |
| Broadway Associates 2010 Llc PB Section 8 | 175 | $357 | — |
| Ivy Hill Apartments PB Section 8 | 123 | $360 | — |
| North Camden Land Trust LIHTCPB Section 8 | 89 | — | — |
| All American Gardens PB Section 8 | 86 | $403 | — |
| John O Parker Hall LIHTCPB Section 8 | 77 | — | — |
| Baldwins Run Senior LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
| Roosevelt Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
| Baldwins Run - Phase 8 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 73 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Camden
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ablett Vlg Public Housing | 108 | — | — |
| Mickle Twrs Public Housing | 103 | $319 | — |
| Chelton Terrace Phase Ii Public Housing | 101 | $527 | — |
| Westfield Twrs Public Housing | 101 | $344 | 32 mo |
| Kennedy Twrs Public Housing | 88 | $358 | 32 mo |
| Baldwins Run Public Housing | 78 | $539 | 200 mo |
| Baldwin Run Senior Building Public Housing | 74 | $318 | — |
| Baldwins Run Ii Public Housing | 73 | $641 | — |
| Roosevelt Manor Phases 9 & 10 Public Housing | 59 | $586 | 97 mo |
| Branch Vllage/roosevelt Manor Phase 2 Public Housing | 58 | $509 | 136 mo |
| Roosevelt Manor - Phase V Public Housing | 57 | $357 | — |
| Roosevelt Manor - Phase Vii Public Housing | 48 | $432 | 95 mo |
| Roosevelt Manor - Phase 12 Public Housing | 47 | $508 | 104 mo |
| Carpenters Hill Public Housing | 30 | $542 | — |
| Morgan Village Public Housing | 27 | $603 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Camden
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamarack Station Apts #1949 LIHTC | 538 | — | — |
| Northgate Ii LIHTC | 401 | — | — |
| Northgate Ii #741 LIHTC | 401 | — | — |
| Northgate Ii - Litc #741 LIHTC | 401 | — | — |
| Mcguire Gardens Preservation LIHTC | 252 | — | — |
| Peter J. Mcguire Gardens Preservation LIHTC | 252 | — | — |
| Riverview Towers Apartments LIHTC | 225 | — | — |
| Liberty Park Townhomes LIHTC | 183 | — | — |
| Liberty Park Townhomes #697 LIHTC | 183 | — | — |
| Broadway Townhouses LIHTC | 175 | — | — |
| Chelton Terrace Urban Renewal Associates, Lp LIHTC | 101 | — | — |
| Camden Townhouse#310 LIHTC | 89 | — | — |
| Camden Townhouses LIHTC | 89 | — | — |
| Camden Townhouses #1748 LIHTC | 89 | — | — |
| Litc#07901 North Camden Land Trust LIHTC | 89 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Camden County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Camden County: studio $1,397, 1-BR $1,520, 2-BR $1,810, 3-BR $2,170, 4-BR $2,423.
Full FMR table for Camden County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Camden
- 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
- Bellmawr, NJ
- Blackwood, NJ
- Camden City, NJ
- Cherry Hill, NJ
- Cherry Hill Twp., NJ
- Gloucester City, NJ
- Haddonfield, NJ
- Hammonton, NJ
- Lindenwold, NJ
- Merchantville, NJ
- Pennsauken, NJ
- Sicklerville, NJ
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.