Van Wagenen Ave Apartments I — Project-Based Section 8 in Jersey City

85 Van Wagenen Ave, Jersey City, NJ, 07306

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 233 units · Managed by Community Realty Management Inc

About this apartment

Van Wagenen Ave Apartments I is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 85 Van Wagenen Ave, Jersey City with 233 apartments (231 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 Van Wagenen Ave Apartments I

Van Wagenen Ave Apartments I is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 85 Van Wagenen Ave, Jersey City 07306. It has 233 apartments, 231 of which are subsidized (5 studio, 93 one-bedroom, 130 two-bedroom, 3 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.