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Plainfield, New Jersey Affordable Housing

As of December 11, 2024, Plainfield, New Jersey has 17 Affordable Housing complexes. There are 275 section 8 apartments, 14 public housing buildings and 857 approved low-income housing units. There are 4 Housing Authorities that serve the area and their contact information can be found below.

Joanne Hollis Gardens?a=1733945644

Joanne Hollis Gardens

Public Housing

The Project Has 10 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$413 - $840*/month View Detail
Richmond Tws?a=1733945644

Richmond Tws

Public Housing

The Project Has 4 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$413 - $840*/month View Detail
Cedarbrook Park Apartments?a=1733945644

Cedarbrook Park Apartments

Low Income Housing

Cedarbrook Park Apartments Has 140 Units Available

$413 - $840*/month View Detail
East Front Street Condominiums?a=1733945644

East Front Street Condominiums

Low Income Housing

East Front Street Condominiums Has 10 Units Available

$413 - $840*/month View Detail
Elmwood Square?a=1733945644

Elmwood Square

Low Income Housing

Elmwood Square Has 58 Units Available

$413 - $840*/month View Detail
Horizons At Plainfield?a=1733945644

Horizons At Plainfield

Low Income Housing

Horizons At Plainfield Has 75 Units Available

$413 - $840*/month View Detail
Horizons At Plainfield #657?a=1733945644

Horizons At Plainfield #657

Low Income Housing

Horizons At Plainfield #657 Has 74 Units Available

$413 - $840*/month View Detail
Leland Gardens?a=1733945644

Leland Gardens

Low Income Housing

Leland Gardens Has 256 Units Available

$413 - $840*/month View Detail
Plainfield Tower West?a=1733945644

Plainfield Tower West

Low Income Housing

Plainfield Tower West Has 154 Units Available

$413 - $840*/month View Detail
The Station At Grant Avenue?a=1733945644

The Station At Grant Avenue

Low Income Housing

The Station At Grant Avenue Has 90 Units Available

$413 - $840*/month View Detail

HOUSING AUTHORITIES SERVING UNION

Elizabeth Housing Authority

Elizabeth Housing Authority

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 2607 Units Available Under Management by the Elizabeth Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Elizabeth Housing Authority Serves the Elizabeth, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 2607 Units Available Under Management by the Elizabeth Housing Authori...

Housing Authority City of Linden

Housing Authority City of Linden

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 558 Units Available Under Management by the Housing Authority City of Linden. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Housing Authority City of Linden Serves the Linden, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 558 Units Available Under Management by the Housing Authority City of ...

Plainfield Housing Authority

Plainfield Housing Authority

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 1252 Units Available Under Management by the Plainfield Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Plainfield Housing Authority Serves the Plainfield, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 1252 Units Available Under Management by the Plainfield Housing Author...

Rahway Housing Authority

Rahway Housing Authority

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 480 Units Available Under Management by the Rahway Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Rahway Housing Authority Serves the Rahway, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 480 Units Available Under Management by the Rahway Housing Authority. ...

Fair Market Rent

The Plainfield Housing Authority will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.

Union County, NJ Fair Market Rent:
Studio
$1,379
1 Bedroom
$1,590
2 Bedrooms
$1,916
3 Bedrooms
$2,424
4 Bedrooms
$2,800

Income Limit

Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Union County for 2024.

Union County, NJ Income Limit:
1 Person
$68,500
2 Persons
$78,250
3 Persons
$88,050
4 Persons
$97,800
5 Persons
$105,650

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best apartments in Plainfield, NJ?

The best apartments in Plainfield, NJ are Horizons At Plainfield #657 , The Station At Grant Avenue , Plainfield Tower West , Leland Gardens and Joanne Hollis Gardens

What is the average property rent in Plainfield, NJ?

The average property rent in Plainfield, NJ is $2,090.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Plainfield, NJ?

The price range for a studio apartment in Plainfield, NJ is between $1,103 and $1,655. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

What is the price range for a 1 bedroom apartment in Plainfield, NJ?

The price range for 1 bedroom apartment in Plainfield, NJ is between $1,272 and $1,908. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

What is the price range for a 2 bedroom apartment in Plainfield, NJ?

The price range for 2 bedroom apartment in Plainfield, NJ is between $1,533 and $2,299. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

What is the price range for a 3 bedroom apartment in Plainfield, NJ?

The price range for 3 bedroom apartment in Plainfield, NJ is between $1,939 and $2,909. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

What is the price range for a 4 bedroom apartment in Plainfield, NJ?

The price range for 4 bedroom apartment in Plainfield, NJ is between $2,240 and $3,360. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

When were the prices last updated for the properties in Plainfield, NJ?

The prices were last updated on 10 December, 2024 for the properties in Plainfield, NJ

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