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Cityside Apts I — Income-Restricted Housing in Trenton, NJ 08618

179 Brunswick Ave, Trenton, NJ 08618

Tax creditSection 8

126 units · 1–4+ BR

Management office: (845) 368-2400Directions

How to apply

  1. Call the management office at (845) 368-2400 to ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists.
  2. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
1988
Bedrooms
17 1 bedroom · 51 2 bedrooms · 41 3 bedrooms · 17 4+ bedrooms
HUD inspection
HUD inspection score: 46/100 (Dec 2022) HUD inspects subsidized buildings on a 0–100 scale. This is a snapshot, not a pass/fail grade.

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Rents and income limits in 08618

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,760/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$70,400/yr
Renters in 08618 paying 30% or more of income on rent
57%

Income limits (2026)

Trenton-Princeton, NJ area · median family income $139,800. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$29,300$48,850$74,800
2$33,500$55,800$85,450
3$37,700$62,800$96,150
4$41,850$69,750$106,800
5$45,200$75,350$115,350
6$48,550$80,950$123,900
7$51,900$86,500$132,450
8$55,720$92,100$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.

Size08618Wider area
Studio$1,220$1,561
1 bedroom$1,400$1,764
2 bedrooms$1,760$2,242
3 bedrooms$2,140$2,741
4 bedrooms$2,410$3,081

Wider area = Trenton-Princeton, NJ. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,630 (19030) to $2,790 (08648).

Census figures for 08618 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,102. Median household income $50,390. 54% of homes are rented. 57% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 31% 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 08618's fair market rent.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Cityside Apts I?

Call (845) 368-2400 and ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists at Cityside Apts I in Trenton, NJ 08618. These records do not show openings.

Is Cityside Apts I Section 8 housing?

Cityside Apts I is listed with a HUD-assisted or project-based Section 8 contract. The subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different — you apply with the housing authority. Confirm the program when you call.

How many units are at Cityside Apts I?

Public records list 126 units at Cityside Apts I in Trenton, NJ 08618. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Cityside Apts I?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 08618 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 Cityside Apts I?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Cityside Apts I in Trenton, NJ 08618. 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 Trenton, NJ 08618?

Most income-restricted buildings in Trenton, NJ 08618 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 $48,850, and $69,750 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 Trenton, NJ 08618?

For many programs in Trenton, NJ 08618, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $48,850 a year for 1 person and $69,750 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 Trenton, NJ 08618?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Trenton, NJ 08618, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Trenton, NJ 08618 is $1,760 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 Cityside Apts I take Section 8 vouchers?

Cityside Apts I is listed with project-based Section 8 or HUD assistance — the subsidy is on the unit, so you usually apply at the building rather than bringing a tenant voucher. Ask when you call whether they also accept Housing Choice Vouchers.

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.