Affordable Housing Opportunities in Cranbury Township
Quality, variety and affordability are the hallmarks of the affordable homes being offered by Cranbury Housing Associates, Inc., a non-profit innovator of suburban affordable housing in New Jersey. Located in the beautiful village of Cranbury, these one, two and three bedroom homes represent a unique opportunity for qualified households to buy or rent a spacious condominium or townhouse style home at an affordable price.
Cranbury offers the best of many worlds. Located in central Jersey, just off Exit 8A of the New Jersey Turnpike, Cranbury is an ideal location for commuters. Known for its great public schools (a small local grammar school and attendance of Princeton High School), village atmosphere and tree-lined streets, Cranbury is a great place to live.
RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES
Applewood Court: Currently under construction, Applewood Court will provide 32 one, two and three bedroom apartment flats, and is scheduled for completion during the summer of 2017. Because this is a brand new offering, there will be a random prioritization (AKA, "lottery") that will take place sometime in late May or early June, 2017. Be sure to check off Applewood Court on the application. For more information about Applewood Court, including rental rates and floor plans, CLICK HERE.
Parkside at Bennett Place: Parkside is located on Bennett Place, just off of Maplewood Avenue. Parkside consists of 16 one- two- and three-bedroom rental homes. The floor plans for Parkside are similar to those at Bergen Danser (above). If you are interested in applying for a rental at Parkside, check CHA Rentals on the Preliminary Application.
Old Cranbury Road: The Old Cranbury Road is located just off of Old Trenton Road, and consists of 20 one- two- and three-bedroom rental homes. If you are interested in applying for Old Cranbury Road, check CHA Rentals on the Preliminary Application. Applications will be processed on a "first-come, first-served" basis.
The apartments on Old Cranbury Road and at Applewood Court have a strict "No Smoking" Policy that prohibits tenants, guests, and visitors from smoking in or near the apartments.
Village Senior Housing: There are 20 studio and 1 bedroom garden apartments that are for rent to low-income seniors (62 years of age and older) and persons with permanent disabilities. The rents for these apartments are subsidized by the US Department of Agriculture, tenants pay about 30% of their Adjusted Gross Income, as determined upon our review of the final application prior to occupancy and USDA guidelines. A separate application is required for Village Senior Housing (see above).
The CHA House: In addition to the 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments offered by Cranbury Housing Associates, Inc., there is one, 4-bedroom home, located in the Township of Cranbury that is rented by CHA to a low-income household. If you are interested in applying for a renting this home, please check CHA Rentals on the Preliminary Application.
RENTAL RATES AND MINIMUM INCOMES
2017 |
Bergen Danser |
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Parkside |
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Old Cranbury Rd |
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Applewood Court |
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Low |
Rent |
Min. Income |
Rent |
Min. Income |
Rent |
Min. Income |
Rent |
Min. Income |
1BR |
$788 |
$30,926 |
$807 |
$32,331 |
$820 |
$32,777 |
$821 |
$33,223 |
2BR |
$947 |
$37,680 |
$1,056 |
$42,274 |
$981 |
$39,703 |
$976 |
$40,114 |
3BR |
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|
$1,180 |
$47,931 |
$1,127 |
$46,114 |
$1,125 |
$46,731 |
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Moderate |
Rent |
Min. Income |
Rent |
Min. Income |
Rent |
Min. Income |
Rent |
Min. Income |
1BR |
$985 |
$37,680 |
$935 |
$36,720 |
$1,014 |
$39,429 |
$999 |
$39,326 |
2BR |
$1,117 |
$43,509 |
$1,317 |
$51,223 |
$1,214 |
$47,691 |
$1,210 |
$48,137 |
3BR |
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|
$1,576 |
$61,509 |
$1,394 |
$55,269 |
$1,390 |
$55,817 |
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Very Low |
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# of Units |
Rent |
Min. Income |
Rent |
Min. Income |
1BR |
|
2 |
$435 |
$19,577 |
$440 |
$20,160 |
2BR |
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3 |
$516 |
$23,760 |
$510 |
$24,137 |
3BR |
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2 |
$590 |
$27,703 |
$580 |
$28,046 |
No deposit or application fee is required with a preliminary application. A deposit of $100 will required upon the submission of a final application. See the brochure for details. A security deposit equal to one month's rent will be required to rent.
SALES OPPORTUNITIES
Bergen and Danser Drive: The homes on Bergen Drive are located adjacent to Cranbury Greene, just off Old Trenton Road, while the homes on Danser Drive are located nearby, adjacent to the Enclave. Bergen and Danser feature a total of 24 one- and two-bedroom homes for sale and 10 for rent. If you are interested in applying for a rental at Bergen Danser, check CHA Rentals on the Preliminary Application. Applications will be processed on a "first-come, first-served" basis. If you are interested in purchasing a unit at Bergen Danser, please check CHA sales on the Preliminary Application. Purchase application may be subject to a random selection process.
South Main Street: The South Main Street homes are located just south of the Cranbury Greene site with homes fronting Main Street at the corner of South Main Street and Danser Drive, and consists of 6 three-bedroom townhomes. The floor plans for So. Main Bergen Danser are similar to those at Bergen danser (above). If you are interested in purchasing a unit at South main Street, please check CHA sales on the Preliminary Application. Your application may be subject to a random selection process.
If you are interested in applying to purchase or rent an affordable home in Cranbury, please complete the Preliminary Application mail it to us, at: Cranbury Housing Associates, Inc.,
216 Rockingham Row,
Princeton, NJ 08540 (Fax: 609-786-1105). Within three weeks, you will receive a letter of determination regarding your preliminary eligibility for the program. You can also request a Preliminary Application be mailed to you by sending us an e-mail at Cranbury@HousingQuest.com.
IMPORTANT: All of the information contained on this site is provided as a courtesy to those seeking an affordable home. Neither CHA, nor Piazza & Associates, Inc. are responsible for any offers or errors contained herein.

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