How many low income apartments are in Rahway, NJ?

HUD administrative data tracks 11 subsidized properties in Rahway with approximately 1,075 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Rahway?

Tenant-paid rents in Rahway's assisted buildings typically range from about $415 to $825 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Rahway?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Rahway?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Union County: about $1,822/mo for one-bedroom and $2,205/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Rahway, NJ

There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Rahway with roughly 1,075 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $415 to $825 per month. Median reported wait: about 98 months.

assisted properties

1,075

subsidized units

$620

typical rent

98 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Rahway

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Rahway

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Golden Age Towers PB Section 8	196	$505	—
J F Kennedy Public Housing	161	$521	98 mo
Rosegate #692 LIHTC	150	—	—
Rosegate Senior Housing LIHTC	150	—	—
Rosegate Senior Housing #692 LIHTC	150	—	—
Glendenning Hms Public Housing	112	—	—
Rahway Residences for the Arts LIHTC	58	—	—
Myers Senior Residence §202 Senior	50	$415	—
J.f.k. of Rahway PB Section 8	40	$825	—
Union Apartments §811	6	—	—
930 Leesville Avenue LIHTC	2	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Rahway (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
Golden Age Towers PB Section 8	196	$505	—
J.f.k. of Rahway PB Section 8	40	$825	—

Public housing developments in Rahway

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
J F Kennedy Public Housing	161	$521	98 mo
Glendenning Hms Public Housing	112	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Rahway

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
Rosegate #692 LIHTC	150	—	—
Rosegate Senior Housing LIHTC	150	—	—
Rosegate Senior Housing #692 LIHTC	150	—	—
Rahway Residences for the Arts LIHTC	58	—	—
930 Leesville Avenue LIHTC	2	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Union County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Union County: studio $1,612, 1-BR $1,822, 2-BR $2,205, 3-BR $2,761, 4-BR $3,137.

Full FMR table for Union County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Rahway

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.