Low Income & Subsidized Housing in New Brunswick, NJ
There are 22 subsidized and income-restricted properties in New Brunswick with roughly 2,072 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 15 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $331 to $588 per month. Median reported wait: about 29 months.
Map of subsidized housing in New Brunswick
Complete directory of subsidized housing in New Brunswick
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwartz Hms Public Housing | 259 | $561 | 54 mo |
| The Aspire LIHTC | 238 | — | — |
| John P. Fricano Towers PB Section 8 | 213 | $331 | — |
| New Brunswick Pac LIHTC | 207 | — | — |
| New Brunswick Apartments LIHTC | 206 | — | — |
| St. Mary's Apartments PB Section 8 | 132 | $357 | — |
| Providence Square LIHTC | 97 | — | — |
| Riverside Urban Renewal LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Riverside of New Brunswick LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| New Brunswick Homes Hope Vi Phase I #625 LIHTC | 68 | — | — |
| Providence Square Ii #0907 LIHTC | 53 | — | — |
| Providence Square Ii Litc #0907 LIHTC | 53 | — | — |
| Stirlingside Residences LIHTC | 53 | — | — |
| Fulton Gardens Associates PB Section 8 | 51 | $582 | — |
| Livingston Manor LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Litc#726 Lord Stirling Senior LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Lord Stirling Senior Housing LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| New Brunswick Arts Building LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Lord Stirling Senior Housing §202 Senior | 38 | $379 | — |
| Providence Square Housing Urban Renewal Public Housing | 26 | $412 | 3 mo |
| New Brunswick Apartments PB Section 8 | 24 | $588 | — |
| Litc #646 Skyline Towers LIHTC | 14 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in New Brunswick (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John P. Fricano Towers PB Section 8 | 213 | $331 | — |
| St. Mary's Apartments PB Section 8 | 132 | $357 | — |
| Riverside of New Brunswick LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Fulton Gardens Associates PB Section 8 | 51 | $582 | — |
| New Brunswick Apartments PB Section 8 | 24 | $588 | — |
Public housing developments in New Brunswick
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwartz Hms Public Housing | 259 | $561 | 54 mo |
| Providence Square Housing Urban Renewal Public Housing | 26 | $412 | 3 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in New Brunswick
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Aspire LIHTC | 238 | — | — |
| New Brunswick Pac LIHTC | 207 | — | — |
| New Brunswick Apartments LIHTC | 206 | — | — |
| Providence Square LIHTC | 97 | — | — |
| Riverside Urban Renewal LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| New Brunswick Homes Hope Vi Phase I #625 LIHTC | 68 | — | — |
| Providence Square Ii #0907 LIHTC | 53 | — | — |
| Providence Square Ii Litc #0907 LIHTC | 53 | — | — |
| Stirlingside Residences LIHTC | 53 | — | — |
| Livingston Manor LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Litc#726 Lord Stirling Senior LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Lord Stirling Senior Housing LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| New Brunswick Arts Building LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Litc #646 Skyline Towers LIHTC | 14 | — | — |
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 New Brunswick
- 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, NJ
- Edison Twp., NJ
- Highland Park, NJ
- Monmouth Junction, 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.