Low Income Apartments In Gloucester County
New Jersey
Low Income Apartments In Gloucester County
There are 39 low income housing apartment complexes which contain 2,838 affordable apartments for rent in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Many of these rental apartments are income based housing with about 1,546 apartments that set rent based on your income. Often referred to as "HUD apartments", there are 750 Project-Based Section 8 subsidized apartments in Gloucester County. There are 1,049 other low income apartments that don't have rental assistance but are still considered to be affordable housing for low income families.
Housing Authorities that serve Gloucester County
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Housing Authority of Gloucester County | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher; Public Housing |
| State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher |
Other Housing Authorities located in Gloucester County
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Harrison Housing Authority | Public Housing |
| Glassboro Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher; Public Housing |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Gloucester County, NJ Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 39 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 2,838 |
| Total Rent Assisted Apartments | 1,546 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 20.43% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.29 |
| Total Population | 290,298 |
| Housing Units | 104,268 |
| Average Household Size | 2.74 |
| Median Household Income | $76,727 ±$1,478 |
| Median Rent | $1,072 ±$25 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 53.62% ± 3.13pp |
Population and Household Demographics
Gloucester County is a County in New Jersey with a population of 290,298. There are 104,268 households in the county with an average household size of 2.74 persons. 20.43% of households in Gloucester County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Gloucester County
The median gross income for households in Gloucester County is $76,727 a year, or $6,394 a month. The median rent for the county is $1,072 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Gloucester County, a household making less than $3,573 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 53.62% of households who rent are overburdened in Gloucester County.1
Fair Market Rents in Gloucester County
Fair Market Rents, often abbreviated as FMR, can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Notably, Fair Market Rents are used to establish the payment standards for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, maximum rents in HOME financed rental projects and initial rents for Section 8 project based assistance.
2019 Fair Market Rents
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $840 | $992 | $1,200 | $1,503 | $1,715 |
Cities In Gloucester County
Select A City to View its Apartment Communities and Waiting Lists.
| City | Listings | Served By |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbury | 7 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Woodbury are the Housing Authority of Gloucester County and State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. |
| Glassboro | 7 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Glassboro are the Glassboro Housing Authority, Housing Authority of Gloucester County and State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. |
| Williamstown | 3 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Williamstown are the Housing Authority of Gloucester County and State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. |
| Mullica Hill | 2 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Mullica Hill are the Housing Authority of Gloucester County and State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. |
| Monroe | 1 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Monroe are the Housing Authority of Gloucester County and State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. |
| Clayton | 2 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Clayton are the Housing Authority of Gloucester County and State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. |
| Swedesboro | 3 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Swedesboro are the Housing Authority of Gloucester County and State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. |
| Franklin | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Franklin are the Housing Authority of Gloucester County and State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. |
| Paulsboro | 1 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Paulsboro are the Housing Authority of Gloucester County and State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. |
| Mantua | 1 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Mantua are the Housing Authority of Gloucester County and State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. |
| Deptford | 1 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Deptford are the Housing Authority of Gloucester County and State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. |
| Gibbstown | 2 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Gibbstown are the Housing Authority of Gloucester County and State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. |
| Turnersville | 1 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Turnersville are the Housing Authority of Gloucester County and State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. |
| Westville | 1 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Westville are the Housing Authority of Gloucester County and State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. |
| Pitman | 1 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Pitman are the State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs and Housing Authority of Gloucester County. |
| Beckett | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Beckett is the Housing Authority of Gloucester County. |
| Deptfordship | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Deptfordship is the Housing Authority of Gloucester County. |
| East Greenwich | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves East Greenwich is the Housing Authority of Gloucester County. |
| Elk | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Elk is the Housing Authority of Gloucester County. |
| Franklinship | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Franklinship is the Housing Authority of Gloucester County. |
| Greenwich | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Greenwich is the Housing Authority of Gloucester County. |
| Harrison | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Harrison is the Housing Authority of Gloucester County. |
| Logan | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Logan is the Housing Authority of Gloucester County. |
| Mantuaship | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Mantuaship is the Housing Authority of Gloucester County. |
| Monroeship | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Monroeship is the Housing Authority of Gloucester County. |
| National Park | 1 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves National Park is the Housing Authority of Gloucester County. |
| Newfield | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Newfield is the Housing Authority of Gloucester County. |
| Oak Valley | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Oak Valley is the Housing Authority of Gloucester County. |
| Richwood | 1 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Richwood is the Housing Authority of Gloucester County. |
| South Harrison | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves South Harrison is the Housing Authority of Gloucester County. |
| Victory Lakes | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Victory Lakes is the Housing Authority of Gloucester County. |
| Washington | 1 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Washington is the Housing Authority of Gloucester County. |
| Wenonah | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Wenonah is the Housing Authority of Gloucester County. |
| West Deptford | 2 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves West Deptford is the Housing Authority of Gloucester County. |
| Woodbury Heights | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Woodbury Heights is the Housing Authority of Gloucester County. |
| Woolwich | 1 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Woolwich is the Housing Authority of Gloucester County. |
