Kretchmer-Boyden-A — Income-Restricted Housing in Newark, NJ 07114

991 Frelinghuysen Ave, Newark, NJ 07114

Public housing

349 units · 1–2 BR

Housing authority: (973) 273-6677Directions

How to apply

  1. Apply through Newark Housing Authority. They run this development and take applications.
  2. Call the housing authority at (973) 273-6677.
  3. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Bedrooms (estimated)
312 1 bedroom · 37 2 bedrooms
Average tenant rent
$359/mo

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Rents and income limits in 07114

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,990/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$79,600/yr
Renters in 07114 paying 30% or more of income on rent
56%

Income limits (2026)

Newark, NJ area · median family income $138,400. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$29,050$48,450$74,800
2$33,200$55,400$85,450
3$37,350$62,300$96,150
4$41,500$69,200$106,800
5$44,850$74,750$115,350
6$48,150$80,300$123,900
7$51,500$85,850$132,450
8$55,720$91,350$141,000

Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.

Fair market rents (2027)

HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.

Size07114Wider area
Studio$1,460$1,637
1 bedroom$1,650$1,850
2 bedrooms$1,990$2,233
3 bedrooms$2,490$2,785
4 bedrooms$2,840$3,188

Wider area = Newark, NJ. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,990 (07201) to $2,860 (07029).

Census figures for 07114 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,070. Median household income $36,019. 80% of homes are rented. 56% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 29% pay half or more.

Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.

Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share

Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 07114's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 07114

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Kretchmer-Boyden-A?

Apply through Newark Housing Authority, which runs Kretchmer-Boyden-A. Call (973) 273-6677. Do not treat a walk-up at the building as the application. These records do not show openings.

Is Kretchmer-Boyden-A Section 8 housing?

Kretchmer-Boyden-A is public housing, not a project-based Section 8 contract. Apply with the housing authority. A Housing Choice Voucher is a separate program.

How many units are at Kretchmer-Boyden-A?

Public records list 349 units at Kretchmer-Boyden-A in Newark, NJ 07114. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Kretchmer-Boyden-A?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 07114 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.

People Also Ask

How do I get into Kretchmer-Boyden-A?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Kretchmer-Boyden-A in Newark, NJ 07114. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Newark, NJ 07114?

Most income-restricted buildings in Newark, NJ 07114 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $48,450, and $69,200 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($74,800 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.

What is the income limit for low-income housing in Newark, NJ 07114?

For many programs in Newark, NJ 07114, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $48,450 a year for 1 person and $69,200 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $74,800 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Newark, NJ 07114?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Newark, NJ 07114, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Newark, NJ 07114 is $1,990 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.

Does Kretchmer-Boyden-A take Section 8 vouchers?

This file does not say that Kretchmer-Boyden-A has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Newark, NJ 07114 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Kretchmer-Boyden-A.

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.