Studio Section 8 apartments in Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth
The HUD rent benchmark is $1,460/mo for a studio unit in ZIP 07201 — Small-Area FMR. This is not a guaranteed rent approval; confirm the applicable household calculation and utility allowance with the administering agency.
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HUD rent benchmarks — ZIP 07201
Small-Area FMR · FY2027| Bedrooms | HUD benchmark / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,460 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,640 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,990 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,490 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,830 |
These are HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, not an adopted housing authority payment standard or a guaranteed rent approval. Your authority determines assistance using its schedule, household income, voucher size and utility allowance. Rent reasonableness and inspection requirements also apply. How HUD vouchers work.
Governing PHA
Housing Authority of the City of Elizabeth
HUD PHA code NJ003 · 1,345 HCV vouchers
This PHA is not accepting new applications at this time. Call for the next opening date.
Elizabeth Housing Authority HCV waitlist status: call to confirm current opening.
- Address
- 688 Maple Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ
- Phone
- (908) 965-2400
- Website
- https://hacenj.com
Plainfield Housing Authority
HUD PHA code NJ039 · 915 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 510 E Front St , Plainfield , NJ
- Phone
- 9087696335
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