Apartments that accept Section 8 in Jersey City, NJ
Search for apartments in Jersey City using your Housing Choice Voucher. Compare HUD rent benchmarks, then confirm the rent and utilities with the authority administering your voucher. Explore 26 neighborhoods and find contact details for the local housing authorities below.
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HUD rent benchmarks — ZIP 07302
Small-Area FMR · FY2027| Bedrooms | HUD benchmark / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $3,690 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,770 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,190 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,090 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,970 |
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.
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