Section 8 apartments in ZIP 07103, Newark
ZIP 07103 covers the University Heights, Springfield-Belmont, Central Newark neighborhoods in Newark. The HUD rent benchmarks below help you compare this ZIP. Your housing authority sets its own applicable payment standard and approves the rent using household income, utilities and program rules.
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Section 8 listings in the Newark area
3 listingsNo active listings are recorded in ZIP 07103. These are alternatives in the wider Newark area; check each address.
$2,700/mo4 bed · 1 bath91 Schuyler Ave
Weequahic, Newark, NJ 07112
$2,800/mo4 bed · 1 bath91 Schuyler Ave
Weequahic, Newark, NJ 07112
$2,800/mo3 bed · 1 bath30 S 20th Street
East Orange, NJ 07018
Landlord-posted listings. Confirm availability, accepted voucher agency and utilities before applying.
HUD rent benchmarks — ZIP 07103
Small-Area FMR · FY2027| Bedrooms | HUD benchmark / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,460 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,650 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,990 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,490 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,840 |
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.
Neighborhoods inside ZIP 07103
Housing authority contacts
Newark Housing Authority
HUD PHA code NJ002 · 8,481 HCV vouchers
We have not verified the current Housing Choice Voucher waiting-list status for this office. Ask whether it serves your address and how to check for openings.
The Newark Housing Authority (NHA) HCV application route needs a fresh check. Last reviewed 2026-10-16; confirm the current notice before acting.
Checked October 16, 2026. Read the authority source.
Office details, application guidance and rent questions →
- 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
We have not verified the current Housing Choice Voucher waiting-list status for this office. Ask whether it serves your address and how to check for openings.
Office details, application guidance and rent questions →
- Address
- 160 Halsted St, East Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 766-8896
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