Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Edison, NJ
There are 21 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Edison with roughly 1,962 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 16 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $314 to $668 per month. Median reported wait: about 129 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Edison
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Edison
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menlo Manor PB Section 8 | 239 | $314 | — |
| Greenwood Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 217 | — | — |
| Greenwood Townhouses LIHTC | 217 | — | — |
| Colonial Greenwood East LIHTCPB Section 8 | 115 | — | — |
| A.m. Yelencsis Senior Citizens Residence LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| A M Yelencsis Senior Cit Res LIHTC | 99 | — | — |
| A.m. Yelencsis Senior Cit. Res. #334 LIHTC | 99 | — | — |
| Am Yelencsis Senior Cit Res LIHTC | 99 | — | — |
| Robert Holmes Gardens Public Housing | 90 | $668 | 127 mo |
| Camp Kilmer Phase a LIHTC | 85 | — | — |
| Residence at Roosevelt Park LIHTC | 85 | — | — |
| Roosevelt Hospital LIHTC | 85 | — | — |
| Truman Square a #1703 LIHTC | 85 | — | — |
| The Heritage at Clara Barton Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Julius C Engel Grdns No Edison Gardens Public Housing | 70 | $596 | 130 mo |
| Kilmer Homes I LIHTC | 59 | — | — |
| Kilmer Homes Ii LIHTC | 59 | — | — |
| St. Paul the Apostle Supportive Housing LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Clara Barton Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 27 | — | — |
| Plainfield Ave., Inc. §811 | 3 | — | — |
| Sturgis Consumer Home §811 | 3 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Edison (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menlo Manor PB Section 8 | 239 | $314 | — |
| Greenwood Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 217 | — | — |
| Colonial Greenwood East LIHTCPB Section 8 | 115 | — | — |
| The Heritage at Clara Barton Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Clara Barton Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 27 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Edison
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Holmes Gardens Public Housing | 90 | $668 | 127 mo |
| Julius C Engel Grdns No Edison Gardens Public Housing | 70 | $596 | 130 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Edison
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Townhouses LIHTC | 217 | — | — |
| A.m. Yelencsis Senior Citizens Residence LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| A M Yelencsis Senior Cit Res LIHTC | 99 | — | — |
| A.m. Yelencsis Senior Cit. Res. #334 LIHTC | 99 | — | — |
| Am Yelencsis Senior Cit Res LIHTC | 99 | — | — |
| Camp Kilmer Phase a LIHTC | 85 | — | — |
| Residence at Roosevelt Park LIHTC | 85 | — | — |
| Roosevelt Hospital LIHTC | 85 | — | — |
| Truman Square a #1703 LIHTC | 85 | — | — |
| Kilmer Homes I LIHTC | 59 | — | — |
| Kilmer Homes Ii LIHTC | 59 | — | — |
| St. Paul the Apostle Supportive Housing LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Middlesex County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Middlesex County: studio $1,804, 1-BR $1,978, 2-BR $2,486, 3-BR $2,981, 4-BR $3,296.
Full FMR table for Middlesex County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Edison
- 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
- Avenel, NJ
- Carteret, NJ
- Cranbury, NJ
- East Brunswick, NJ
- Edison Twp., NJ
- Highland Park, NJ
- Monmouth Junction, NJ
- New Brunswick, NJ
- New Brunswick City, NJ
- North Brunswick, NJ
- Old Bridge, NJ
- Perth Amboy, NJ
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.