Bergen Manor Apartments — Project-Based Section 8 in Jersey City

277 Bergen Ave, Jersey City, NJ, 07305

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 40 units · Managed by Community Realty Management Inc

About this apartment

Bergen Manor Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 277 Bergen Ave, Jersey City with 40 apartments (39 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 609 646-8861.

The subsidy is attached to this building, not to you. You do not need your own Section 8 voucher to apply here — qualifying households pay about 30% of adjusted income as rent and the federal subsidy covers the rest.

About Bergen Manor Apartments

Bergen Manor Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 277 Bergen Ave, Jersey City 07305. It has 40 apartments, 39 of which are subsidized (15 one-bedroom, 19 two-bedroom, 5 three-bedroom).

Who can apply

This program serves low-income families and individuals who meet HUD income limits for the New Jersey area (generally at or below 50% of area median income; many buildings prioritize 30%).

How to apply

1. Call the building at 609 646-8861 (managed by Community Realty Management Inc) and ask whether the waiting list is open and how to get an application.
2. Most buildings keep their own waiting list — this is separate from the Jersey City Housing Authority (JCHA) Section 8 voucher list.
3. Submit proof of income, ID for every household member, and Social Security numbers where available.
4. When your name comes up, the management office verifies eligibility and offers a unit.

Your rights

New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq.) prohibits source-of-income discrimination, including refusal of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, statewide

Nearby

See all subsidized housing and voucher-friendly options on the Jersey City page.

Source: HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties database (Nov 2026). Unit counts and contacts come from HUD and may lag reality — always confirm by phone. This is not an availability listing.