Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Trenton, NJ 08638
10 affordable buildings in 08638 · 94 more within 6 mi
Trenton, NJ 08638 has 10 income-restricted buildings: 5 tax credit, 1 public housing, 5 Section 8, and 1 senior. 94 more are listed within 6 miles. These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
In 08638
Donnelly Homes
826 Southard St, Trenton, NJ 08638
375 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Trenton Housing Authority
Brunswick Village Limited Partnership
833 Brunswick Ave, Trenton, NJ 08638
110 units · 72 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
Ewing Supervised Apts
105 Buttonwood Drive, Ewing Township, NJ 08638
6 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Freedom Village at Hopewell
770 Denow Road (In Site Evaluator As Pennington Nj 08534), Hopewell, NJ 08638
72 units
Ewing Independent Living
1015 Whitehead Road Extension, Ewing Twp., NJ 08638
72 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
No buildings in 08638 match this filter.
Nearby
The 20 closest of 94 in nearby ZIPs. Pick a ZIP below to see all of them.
Project Freedom at Lawrence Ur LP
1 Freedom Boulevard, Lawrence Twp., NJ 08648
1.1 mi away
54 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Hillcrest Group Home
99 Hillcrest Ave, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
1.2 mi away
5 units · People with disabilities
Ewing Consumer Home
546 Parkway Ave, Ewing, NJ 08618
1.2 mi away
4 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Wilson Hms
101 Coolidge Ave, Trenton, NJ 08618
1.3 mi away
331 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Trenton Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 64 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Josephson Apts
237 Oakland St, Trenton, NJ 08618
1.4 mi away
409 units · 1–2 BR
- Apply through Trenton Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 32 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Oakland Park Apartments
513-517 Hoffman Ave, Trenton, NJ 08618
1.4 mi away
270 units · 269 income-restricted · 1–2 BR
Heritage Village at Lawrence
1930-1950 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence Twp., NJ 08648
1.5 mi away
64 units · 63 income-restricted
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Heritage Village at Lawrence #06919
1970 Brunswick Ave, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
1.5 mi away
63 units · 1–2 BR
Humboldt Sweets #333
35 Fountain Ave, Trenton, NJ 08618
1.7 mi away
8 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Amani House #431
518 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Trenton, NJ 08618
1.7 mi away
25 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Humboldt Sweets
63 Sweets Ave, Trenton, NJ 08618
1.8 mi away
8 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Bellevue Plaza Apartments
447 Bellevue Ave, Trenton, NJ 08618
1.8 mi away
90 units · 75 income-restricted · 1–2 BR
Trenton Consumer Home
935 Bellevue Ave, Trenton, NJ 08618
1.8 mi away
3 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities
No nearby buildings match this filter.
Rents and income limits in 08638
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $2,250/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $90,000/yr
- Renters in 08638 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 65%
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.
| People | Extremely 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.
| Size | 08638 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,570 | $1,561 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,770 | $1,764 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,250 | $2,242 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,750 | $2,741 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,090 | $3,081 |
Wider area = Trenton-Princeton, NJ. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,760 (08618) to $2,790 (08534).
Census figures for 08638 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,593. Median household income $66,875. 42% of homes are rented. 65% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 34% 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 08638's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 08638Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in Trenton, NJ 08638?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Trenton, NJ 08638, including project-based Section 8 apartments (the subsidy stays with the unit), public housing, tax-credit, and USDA rural rentals. Housing Choice Vouchers are different: you apply with the local housing authority and can use them at a private landlord. Estimate your voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
Do affordable housing buildings in Trenton, NJ 08638 have openings?
These lists for Trenton, NJ 08638 don't show openings. Call the property (or the housing authority, for public housing) to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
How do I apply for affordable housing in Trenton, NJ 08638?
Use the phone number on each building card in Trenton, NJ 08638. Public housing is run by the local housing authority — apply with them, not at the building. USDA rural rentals can also be found through USDA's property search.
What counts as affordable housing in Trenton, NJ 08638?
In Trenton, NJ 08638, this directory lists income-restricted rentals from HUD tax-credit (LIHTC) records, public housing, HUD-assisted buildings (including project-based Section 8, 202, and 811), and USDA Rural Development.
How many affordable housing buildings are in ZIP 08638?
This directory lists 10 income-restricted buildings in Trenton, NJ 08638. The list does not show vacancies — call each property or the housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.
Is there affordable housing near 08638?
Yes — this page also lists 94 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Trenton, NJ 08638 (within about 6 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Trenton, NJ 08638?
Most income-restricted buildings in Trenton, NJ 08638 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 08638?
For many programs in Trenton, NJ 08638, 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 long is the waiting list for Section 8 in Trenton, NJ 08638?
There is no single waiting list for Trenton, NJ 08638. Public housing, project-based Section 8, and tax-credit buildings each keep their own list. Housing Choice Voucher lists at the housing authority open only sometimes and can stay closed for years. This directory does not show which lists are open — call the number on each card. Some public housing cards show HUD's reported wait in months.
What is the difference between Section 8 and public housing in Trenton, NJ 08638?
Public housing is owned by a housing authority — you apply with that agency, not at the building. Project-based Section 8 is a HUD contract on a private building; the subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority and can use it at a landlord who takes it. This page lists public housing, project-based Section 8, tax-credit apartments in Trenton, NJ 08638. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Trenton, NJ 08638?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Trenton, NJ 08638, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Trenton, NJ 08638 is $2,250 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.
Can I use a Section 8 voucher at affordable apartments in Trenton, NJ 08638?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Trenton, NJ 08638. Project-based Section 8 units already have a subsidy on the apartment — you apply there, not with a tenant voucher. For a voucher, apply with the housing authority, then ask each landlord. Estimate your share with the Section 8 calculator.
Is there senior affordable housing in Trenton, NJ 08638?
Yes — this directory flags senior (often 62+) buildings in Trenton, NJ 08638. Use the Seniors filter on the list. Age rules vary; call to confirm.
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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.
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