Studio Section 8 apartments in Downtown Newark, Newark
A Section 8 voucher will cover up to $1,410/mo for a studio unit in ZIP 07102 — the current Small-Area FMR for the Downtown Newark area.
Voucher discrimination is illegal here
Under New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination, it is illegal statewide for a landlord to refuse an applicant because they use a housing voucher.
Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 07102
Small-Area FMR · 2026| Bedrooms | Payment standard / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,410 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,600 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,930 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,430 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,760 |
Payment standards published by HUD. Small-Area FMRs vary by ZIP code — this is the exact ceiling a Housing Choice Voucher will cover for a unit in this ZIP.
Governing PHA
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
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