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Low Income Apartments and Affordable Housing For Rent in Ocean County, NJ

Discover affordable housing in Ocean County where there are 152+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now.

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Windsor Crescent

1 Arcadia Court, Jackson, New Jersey 08527

bed 2-3
payment $1236-1433/mo.
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accessibility Accessible
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Heritage Village at Seabreeze

1031 Newark Avenue North, Forked River, New Jersey 8731

bed 1-2
payment $1091-1306/mo.
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accessibility Accessible
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Hopes Crossing

1 Vans Way , Toms River, New Jersey 8755

bed 1-3
payment $1018-1381/mo.
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accessibility Accessible
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Toms River Crescent Apartments

100 Crescent Court, Toms River, New Jersey 08757

bed 2-3
payment $995-1153/mo.
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payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible
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Patriots Cove

575 N Main St, Barnegat, New Jersey 08005

bed 1-3
payment $831-1383/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible
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Chambers Crescent

100 Chambers Crescent Court, Lakewood, New Jersey 08701

bed 2-3
payment $983-1279/mo.
accessibility Accessible
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Westlake Mews for Adults 55 Plus

100 Muirfield Road, Jackson, New Jersey 08527

bed 1-2
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible
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Manchester Village

202 Manor Drive, Manchester, New Jersey 08759

bed 2-3
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible
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Park Plaza

150 Mathistown Rd, Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey 08087

bed 1
payment Subsidized
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Birchwood at Waretown

101 Veterans Blvd, Waretown, New Jersey 08758

bed 1-2
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accessibility Accessible
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Heritage Village at Ocean

400 Stacey Drive, Ocean, New Jersey 07712

bed 1
payment $1287/mo.
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accessibility Accessible
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The Willows at Little Egg Harbor

190 Oak Lane, Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey 08087

bed 1-3
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Winteringham Village

1040 Route 166, Toms River, New Jersey 08753

bed 1-3
payment Subsidized
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Cedar Run Aparts

240 S Main St, Eagleswood, New Jersey 08092

bed 1
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
payment Subsidized
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
payment Income Based
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Meadow Green Apartments

2257 Massachusetts Ave., Toms River, New Jersey 08755

bed 1-2
payment $1151-1381/mo.
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accessibility Accessible
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Macedonia / OCEAN Senior Residence

144 John St, Lakewood, New Jersey 08701

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible
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Cornerstone At Grassy Hollow

200 Back Rd, Manahawkin, New Jersey 08050

bed 1-3
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible
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Lakewood Plaza II

154 A Dr M L King Dr, Lakewood, New Jersey 08701

payment Subsidized
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Emerald Terrace Apartments

20 Barnegat Blvd S, Barnegat, New Jersey 08005

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
payment Subsidized
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
payment Income Based
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Highland Plaza

91 Highland Pkwy, Toms River, New Jersey 08753

payment Subsidized

How To Identify Affordable Housing in Ocean County, New Jersey

Look for program and preference badges on affordable apartment listings. These badges can help you identify the types of low income housing each apartment offers and if you may be eligbile for rental assistance or reduced rents.

BadgeDescription
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Low income apartments with no or short waiting lists.
payment Subsidized
Low income housing where the rent is subsidized and the renter pays only a portion of total rent.
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
Apartments that accept Section 8 vouchers near you
elderly Senior
Rental housing for seniors who are 55 (or sometimes 62) and older.
payment Income Based
Affordable apartments where the rent paid is based on renter income.
accessibility Accessible
Meets Accessibilty Requirements of the Fair Housing Act, the ADA, or HUD policy.
accessible_forward Disability
Apartments for individuals or families with disabilities.
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable
Naturally Occuring Affordable Housing - or NOAH - is any housing unit that offers affordable rent without participating in a rent subsidy program.
The Hourly Wage Needed to Afford A Safe, Modest 2 Bed Apartment In Ocean County, New Jersey
$36.29/hour
$22.56 (+164%) more than New Jersey minimum wage and $29.04 (+401%) more than the Federal minimum wage.
Learn More About Ocean County, New Jersey Affordable Housing ↓

What HUD offices serve Ocean County, 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.

State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs for Ocean County, New Jersey.

Go to the New Jersey Public Housing and Low-Income Apartments Waiting Lists page for openings near Ocean County.

How many renters live in Ocean County, New Jersey?

The County of Ocean County has people living in households.

There are renters living in renter households in this County. Renters make up 21.22 percent of the population living in Ocean County.

What is the rental market like in Ocean County, New Jersey?

There are an estimated housing units in the Ocean County area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Ocean County, New Jersey, there are 1.03 rental units.

What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Ocean County?

The rental vacancy rate in Ocean County is 3 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 Ocean County for each bedroom size?

Occupied Rental Units by Size in Ocean County
StudioOne-BedroomTwo-BedroomThree-BedroomFour+ Bedrooms
1,25011,07917,1969,2243,465
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Ocean County

A large number of apartments in Ocean County 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 Ocean County

Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $1,385 to $2,904. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.

Bed Size2024 Fair Market Rents
Studio$1,385
One BR$1,546
Two BR$1,916
Three BR$2,604
Four BR$2,904
2024 Fair Market Rents in Ocean County, New Jersey

How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Ocean County?

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 SizeCount of Units Below FMRPercentage of Total Units Below FMR
Studio37730 percent
One BR7,90771 percent
Two BR6,81240 percent
Rental Units Below FMR in Ocean County, New Jersey

How many affordable rental units are in Ocean County?

There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Ocean County, New Jersey including the following:

Federal ProgramUnit Count
Low Income Housing Tax Credit
Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance
Mod Rehab Project-Based Rental Assistance
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly
Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
USDA Section 515 Rural Rental Housing
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Ocean County, New Jersey

Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.

Income Based Apartments in Ocean County, New Jersey

Ocean County features 1,737 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 Ocean County, New Jersey

There are 3,093 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Ocean County.

Housing Choice Vouchers in Ocean County, New Jersey

On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Ocean County landlords $1,200 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $600 towards rent in Ocean County.

The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Ocean County, New Jersey for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,724 and $2,108.

Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.

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