Low Income Apartments and Affordable Housing For Rent in Toms River, NJ

Discover affordable housing in Toms River where there are 16+ 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.

Hopes Crossing

1 Vans Way , Toms River, New Jersey 8755

bed 1-3
payment $1018-1381/mo.
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accessibility Accessible

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

Winteringham Village

1040 Route 166, Toms River, New Jersey 08753

bed 1-3
payment Subsidized

Meadow Green Apartments

2257 Massachusetts Ave., Toms River, New Jersey 08755

bed 1-2
payment $1151-1381/mo.
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accessibility Accessible

Highland Plaza

91 Highland Pkwy, Toms River, New Jersey 08753

payment Subsidized

28 E Bonita Way

28 E Bonita Way, Toms River, New Jersey 08755

bed 3
payment $2000/mo.

54 3rd Ave

54 3rd Ave, Toms River, New Jersey 08757

bed 3
payment $2350/mo.

47 Wilkins Rd

47 Wilkins Rd, Toms River, New Jersey 08753

bed 4
payment $2200/mo.

11 Martinique Dr

11 Martinique Dr, Toms River, New Jersey 08757

bed 2
payment $1800/mo.

Freedom Village at Toms River

600 Parents Blvd Toms River, NJ , Toms River, New Jersey 08755

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accessibility Accessible

The Willows at Toms River

1000 Axl Dr., Toms River, New Jersey 08755

bed 1-3
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Eagle Crest Apartments

111 Spieth Way , Toms River, New Jersey 08755

bed 1-3
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Cornerstone at Toms River

2121 Massachusetts Ave., Toms River, New Jersey 08755

bed 1-2
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accessibility Accessible

Ocean Allies

126 Oak Glen Rd, Toms River, New Jersey 08753

payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible
accessible_forward Disability

Homes for All - Cox Cro

Cox Cro Rd and Massachussetts Ave, Toms River, New Jersey 08753

Brian - Kehoe Grif - Tol

235 Magnolia Ave, Toms River, New Jersey 08757

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How To Identify Affordable Housing in Toms River, 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.

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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 Toms River, New Jersey
$36.29/hour
$22.56 (+164%) more than New Jersey minimum wage and $29.04 (+401%) more than the Federal minimum wage.
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What HUD offices serve Toms River, 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.

Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs for Toms River, New Jersey.

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

How many renters live in Toms River, New Jersey?

The City of Toms River has people living in households.

There are renters living in renter households in this City. Renters make up 12.66 percent of the population living in Toms River.

What is the rental market like in Toms River, New Jersey?

There are an estimated housing units in the Toms River area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Toms River, New Jersey, there are 1.21 rental units.

What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Toms River?

The rental vacancy rate in Toms River is 2 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 Toms River for each bedroom size?

Occupied Rental Units by Size in Toms River
Studio One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four+ Bedrooms
124 1,720 3,005 1,151 723
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Toms River

A large number of apartments in Toms River 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 Toms River

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 Size 2024 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 Toms River, New Jersey

How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Toms River?

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
Studio 23 19 percent
One BR 1,283 75 percent
Two BR 1,348 45 percent
Rental Units Below FMR in Toms River, New Jersey

How many affordable rental units are in Toms River?

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

Federal Program Unit Count
Low Income Housing Tax Credit
Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly
Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Toms River, New Jersey

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

Income Based Apartments in Toms River, New Jersey

Toms River features 372 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 Toms River, New Jersey

There are 639 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Toms River.

Housing Choice Vouchers in Toms River, New Jersey

On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Toms River landlords $900 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $500 towards rent in Toms River.

The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Toms River, 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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