What HUD offices serve Princeton Junction, New Jersey?
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
Go to the New Jersey Public Housing and Low-Income Apartments Waiting Lists page for openings near Princeton Junction.
How many renters live in Princeton Junction, New Jersey?
The City of Princeton Junction has people living in households.
There are renters living in renter households in this City. Renters make up 15.97 percent of the population living in Princeton Junction.
What is the rental market like in Princeton Junction, New Jersey?
There are an estimated housing units in the Princeton Junction area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Princeton Junction, New Jersey, there are 1 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Princeton Junction?
The rental vacancy rate in Princeton Junction is 0 percent. This is a lower than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as more people compete for scarce housing.
How many rental units are in Princeton Junction for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Princeton Junction
| Studio | One-Bedroom | Two-Bedroom | Three-Bedroom | Four+ Bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 89 | 77 | 0 | 12 |
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Princeton Junction
A large number of apartments in Princeton Junction have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How Much Is Rent in Princeton Junction
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $1,354 to $2,661. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
| Bed Size | 2024 Fair Market Rents |
| Studio | $1,354 |
| One BR | $1,550 |
| Two BR | $1,998 |
| Three BR | $2,416 |
| Four BR | $2,661 |
2024 Fair Market Rents in Princeton Junction, New Jersey
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Princeton Junction?
Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.
These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:
| Unit Size | Count of Units Below FMR | Percentage of Total Units Below FMR |
| One BR | 70 | 79 percent |
| Two BR | 48 | 62 percent |
Rental Units Below FMR in Princeton Junction, New Jersey
How many affordable rental units are in Princeton Junction?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Princeton Junction, New Jersey including the following:
| Federal Program | Unit Count |
| Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly |
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Princeton Junction, New Jersey
Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.
Income Based Apartments in Princeton Junction, New Jersey
Princeton Junction features 85 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Princeton Junction, New Jersey
There are 0 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Princeton Junction.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Princeton Junction, New Jersey
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Princeton Junction landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Princeton Junction.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Princeton Junction, New Jersey for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,798 and $2,198.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
