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Low Income Housing and Subsidized Apartments in Elizabeth, NJ

Below is the listing of 15 affordable apartments and low-income housing in Elizabeth, NJ. Some apartments listed here will require prospective residents to meet income eligibility requirements and other guidelines specific to a housing authority, and other properties will be open to all residents needing affordable housing.

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60-62 Division Street - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Family)
Location: Elizabeth, NJ - 07201
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Alexian Manor - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Elderly)
Location: Elizabeth, NJ - 07201
Contact Phone: (908) 352-0080
Details: Alexian Manor offers an affordable rental community for seniors age 62+. We are located in Elizabeth, NJ. Our handicap accessible community offers studio and one bedroom floor plans with many amenities offered!
Elizabeth Center Apartments - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Family)
Location: Elizabeth, NJ - 07202
Contact Phone: (908) 351-5332
Elizabeth Towers - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Elderly)
Location: Elizabeth, NJ - 07202
Contact Phone: (908) 355-4500
Details: The decision to move to a planned senior community is one of the most important decisions you'll make during your lifetime. We offer opportunities for people 62 and older to enjoy a lifestyle free of homeownership responsibilities and concern about future changes in health and abilities. Elizabeth Towers is designed specifically for independent senior adults who want to enjoy a lifestyle filled with recreational, educational, and social activities with other seniors. Your new home is a place where you'll feel the familiar comfort of friendship and neighborliness; where you'll have your place in the community, yet where you can retreat to the solace of your own apartment.
F & B Gardens - Public Housing (for Family)
Location: Elizabeth, NJ - 07206
Contact Phone: (908) 355-4155
Details: This affordable housing property has 10 units, 9 2-bedroom apartments and 1 1-bedroom apartment. The commercial space on the ground floor is a daycare operated by Temple CDC.
Farley Towers - Public Housing (for Elderly)
Location: Elizabeth, NJ - 07202
Contact Phone: (908) 965-2452
Details: This one building structure of 9 stories housing 249 active rental units was built in 1963 upon the prior urging of a then young congressmen John F. Kennedy. At that time the complex was the nation’s largest project providing assisted housing for the Senior population exclusively. The complex is located at 33 Cherry Street, has extensive parking and is conveniently located to the Elizabeth downtown shopping district. Farley Towers derived its title from J. William Farley, Sr., a member of the Housing Authority 19 years and initiator of its move to build public housing for senior citizens. His Authority colleagues decided to name the first Golden Age building for him because of his work for the project in particular and the public housing program in general. Farley Towers boasts a newly renovated lobby and community room plus recent upgrades to the bathrooms, roof and exterior building façade.
Ford-leonard Towers - Public Housing (for Elderly)
Location: Elizabeth, NJ - 07201
Contact Phone: (908) 965-2452
Details: This complex of 121 active rental units was completed in 1967 as a one structure, 11-story building. It is named after two former Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Elizabeth, Thomas A. “Bob” Ford and Joseph J. Leonard. Ford-Leonard Towers is centrally located at 69 Division Street with existing building features of dual elevators, incineration chutes, laundry facilities, and a pagoda style community room, along with ample parking. In recent years extensive upgrading has occurred at the site including community room and lobby renovations, new kitchens and bathrooms, exterior site and parking lot updates, as well as conversion to a new gas-fired heating system.
Immaculate Conception Senior Residence - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Elderly)
Location: Elizabeth, NJ - 07208
Contact Phone: (908) 289-1911
Kennedy Arms - Public Housing (for Elderly)
Location: Elizabeth, NJ - 07208
Contact Phone: (908) 965-2452
Details: Kennedy Arms is a 125 unit built in 1968 housing a lower income senior/disabled population. It was named after the then deceased former president who was so instrumental in the development of senior subsidized housing. Senator Edward Kennedy participated in the dedication ceremony. Located on the Elizabeth River, this 8 story structure is also within walking distance of Elizabeth’s primary shopping district. Its address is 70 Westfield Avenue. Kennedy Arms has some balcony apartments, ample parking and a large community room. Additionally it features newly renovated kitchens and bathrooms and building façade improvements.
Marina Village - Public Housing (for Family)
Location: Elizabeth, NJ - 07206
Contact Phone: (908) 355-4155
Details: This complex has a total of 35 townhouses.
Mravlag Manor - Public Housing (for Family)
Location: Elizabeth, NJ - 07202
Contact Phone: (908) 965-2400
Details: This site is our existing oldest complex having been built in 1940. Located at 688 Maple Avenue in the Bayway section of the city. Mravlag Manor includes 423 apartments positioned in 15 three-story buildings. Conveniently located adjacent to a City-run recreation center with a seasonal outdoor pool and with its own Community Center, the complex provides many recreational opportunities for its residents of all ages. Many physical upgrades have occurred including new Heating System, Fire Alarms, Major Site Improvements, and Kitchens.
O'donnell-dempsey Towers - Public Housing (for Elderly)
Location: Elizabeth, NJ - 07201
Contact Phone: (908) 965-2452
Details: This site completed in 1984, is located in a one structure 8 story building containing 100 units, this site services our senior and disabled population and features many accommodations such as handrails, intercom system and accessible walkways and ramps. The official address is 632 Salem Avenue which is conveniently located adjacent to a City of Elizabeth owned and operated recreation center. The site was named after two renowned Elizabethians J. Frank O’Donnell was so named because of his lifetime contributions to the city and its citizens having been a humanitarian, businessman and philanthropist. Mary Ann Dempsey was selected because of her lifetime commitment to civic, political and religious organizations and activities, and her tenure on the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. This site has recently experienced elevator, heating system, kitchen and parking lot upgrades.
Oaks At Westminster - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Family)
Location: Elizabeth, NJ - 07208
Contact Phone: (908) 354-0485
Details: Oaks at Westminster is an affordable, project-based Section 8 apartment community located in downtown Elizabeth, New Jersey. Just minutes from the train station, KEAN University, Trinitas Hospital, and major roads such the GSP, NJTP and Route 78. Oaks at Westminster is the perfect place to call home.
Parkers View - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Family)
Location: Elizabeth, NJ - 07208
Contact Phone: (908) 354-0485
Details: Parkers View is an affordable, project-based Section 8 apartment community located in downtown Elizabeth, New Jersey. Just minutes from the train station, KEAN University, Trinitas Hospital, and major roads such the GSP, NJTP and Route 78, Parkers View is the perfect place to call home.
Westminster Heights - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Family)
Location: Elizabeth, NJ - 07208
Contact Phone: (908) 354-0485
Details: Westminster Heights is an affordable, project-based Section 8 apartment community located in downtown Elizabeth, New Jersey. A new community offering beautiful 1,2, and 3-bedroom spacious apartments.

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