Muhlenberg Gardens — Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly in Jersey City

1065 Summit Ave, Jersey City, NJ, 07307

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 151 units · Managed by Redwood Communities Inc

About this apartment

Muhlenberg Gardens is a Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly building at 1065 Summit Ave, Jersey City with 151 apartments (150 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 201-792-4475.

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 Muhlenberg Gardens

Muhlenberg Gardens is a Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly property at 1065 Summit Ave, Jersey City 07307. It has 151 apartments, 150 of which are subsidized (141 one-bedroom, 9 two-bedroom). Most current residents are 62 or older.

Who can apply

This program serves households where the head or spouse is 62 or older 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 201-792-4475 (managed by Redwood Communities 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.