Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Trenton, NJ
There are 91 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Trenton with roughly 7,462 assisted units — including 26 project-based Section 8 buildings, 5 public housing developments, and 63 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $195 to $877 per month. Median reported wait: about 60 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Trenton
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Trenton
Section 8 apartments in Trenton (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Park Apartments PB Section 8 | 269 | $329 | — |
| North 25 Housing PB Section 8 | 232 | $437 | — |
| South Village 2 PB Section 8 | 200 | $390 | — |
| Rowan Towers PB Section 8 | 195 | $323 | — |
| Trent Center East PB Section 8 | 184 | $331 | — |
| Alvin E. Gershen Apts, Lp PB Section 8 | 160 | $417 | — |
| Luther Arms Apartments PB Section 8 | 149 | $364 | — |
| South Village 1 PB Section 8 | 134 | $415 | — |
| Cityside Apartments I PB Section 8 | 126 | $195 | — |
| Architects Housing PB Section 8 | 122 | $371 | — |
| Cityside 2 PB Section 8 | 105 | $314 | — |
| Luther Towers PB Section 8 | 101 | $359 | — |
| Escher Sro Project, Lp PB Section 8 | 100 | $217 | — |
| Cathedral Square Housing Ltd PB Section 8 | 99 | $377 | — |
| Turner Pointe PB Section 8 | 77 | $763 | — |
Public housing developments in Trenton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josephson Apts Public Housing | 409 | $378 | 31 mo |
| Donnelly Homes Public Housing | 375 | $500 | — |
| Wilson Hms Public Housing | 331 | $453 | 104 mo |
| Prospect Village Public Housing | 305 | $514 | 85 mo |
| Rush Crossing Public Housing | 73 | $877 | 35 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Trenton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Village I and Ii LIHTC | 335 | — | — |
| Trent Center West LIHTC | 246 | — | — |
| North 25 Housing LIHTC | 233 | — | — |
| Trent Center East LIHTC | 228 | — | — |
| Carl Miller Homes LIHTC | 203 | — | — |
| Cityside Apartments - I LIHTC | 126 | — | — |
| Litc#05906 Trenton Prospect House LIHTC | 110 | — | — |
| Cityside Apartments - Ii LIHTC | 107 | — | — |
| Escher Street Sro #304 LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Dunham Hall Residence LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Page Homes LIHTC | 77 | — | — |
| Page Homes #1714 LIHTC | 77 | — | — |
| Turner Pointe Apartments LIHTC | 77 | — | — |
| Patriot Village Ii LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Patriot Village Ii #1811 LIHTC | 71 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Mercer County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Mercer County: studio $1,344, 1-BR $1,545, 2-BR $1,950, 3-BR $2,338, 4-BR $2,670.
Full FMR table for Mercer County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Trenton
- 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
- East Windsor, NJ
- Ewing, NJ
- Ewing Twp., NJ
- Hamilton, NJ
- Hamilton Township, NJ
- Lawrence Township, NJ
- Lawrenceville, NJ
- Pennington, NJ
- Princeton, NJ
- Robbinsville, NJ
- Trenton City, NJ
- West Windsor, NJ
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.