2 bedroom Section 8 apartments in Newark, NJ
Compare HUD rent benchmarks for 2 bedroom units, then confirm the authority’s adopted payment standard and the household’s utility allowance. Explore 28 tracked neighborhoods below. These figures do not guarantee rent approval.
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Under New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination, it is illegal statewide for a landlord to refuse an applicant because they use a housing voucher.
2 bedroom HUD rent benchmarks by neighborhood
| Neighborhood | ZIP | HUD benchmark / mo |
|---|---|---|
| Ironbound | 07105 | $2,020 |
| East Ferry | 07105 | $2,020 |
| Downtown Newark | 07102 | $1,990 |
| University Heights | 07103 | $1,990 |
| Springfield-Belmont | 07103 | $1,990 |
| Lincoln Park | 07102 | $1,990 |
| Central Newark | 07103 | $1,990 |
| Port Newark | 07114 | $1,990 |
| Newark Airport Area | 07114 | $1,990 |
| Forest Hill | 07104 | $1,990 |
| Broadway | 07104 | $1,990 |
| Lower Broadway | 07104 | $1,990 |
| Mount Prospect | 07104 | $1,990 |
| Silver Lake | 07104 | $1,990 |
| Woodside | 07104 | $1,990 |
| Roseville | 07107 | $1,990 |
| Fairmount | 07107 | $1,990 |
| Vailsburg | 07106 | $1,990 |
| Ivy Hill | 07106 | $1,990 |
| West Side | 07108 | $1,990 |
| Clinton Hill | 07108 | $1,990 |
| Dayton | 07112 | $1,990 |
| South Broad | 07114 | $1,990 |
| South Broadway | 07114 | $1,990 |
| Weequahic | 07112 | $1,990 |
| Weequahic Park | 07112 | $1,990 |
| Waverly | 07108 | $1,990 |
| Bergen-Lyons | 07112 | $1,990 |
Public Housing Authorities
Newark Housing Authority
HUD PHA code NJ002 · 8,481 HCV vouchers
This PHA is not accepting new applications at this time. Call for the next opening date.
Newark HA HCV waitlist has been closed for extended periods. Site-based housing may have open lists. Call for current updates.
- Address
- 500 Broad Street, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 273-6677
- Website
- https://www.newarkha.org
East Orange Housing Authority
HUD PHA code NJ050 · 1,596 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 160 Halsted St , East Orange , NJ
- Phone
- 9737668896
Housing Authority of the City of Orange
HUD PHA code NJ025 · 748 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 340 Thomas Blvd , Orange , NJ
- Phone
- 9736751250
Irvington Housing Authority
HUD PHA code NJ037 · 474 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 101 Union Ave , Irvington , NJ
- Phone
- 9733752121
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