ZIP code · New Jersey
ZIP 08618: Section 8 rents and assisted housing
ZIP code 08618 lies mainly in Mercer County, New Jersey (Census 2020 ZCTA-to-county relationship file). HUD records 37 assisted, public-housing or tax-credit properties here with 3,053 units in total. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
- 2-bedroom Small Area FMR
- $1,760
- County
- Mercer County
- HUD-recorded properties
- 37
- Counseling agencies
- 2
FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for ZIP 08618
Small Area FMRs set rents by ZIP code; whether a housing authority uses them depends on the area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | FY2027 Small Area FMR | HUD basic range (90%–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,220 / month | $1,098 – $1,342 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,400 / month | $1,260 – $1,540 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,760 / month | $1,584 – $1,936 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,140 / month | $1,926 – $2,354 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,410 / month | $2,169 – $2,651 |
HUD area: Trenton-Princeton, NJ MSA (METRO45940M45940). Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2027.
FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Mercer County
HUD Fair Market Rents for the Trenton-Princeton, NJ MSA area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | $1,561 | $1,764 | $2,242 | $2,741 | $3,081 |
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,561 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $1,764 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,242 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,741 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,081 / month |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027. 91 FR 56156 (published 2026-09-01). Effective 2026-10-01 except areas where HUD received a valid reevaluation request. HUD area code METRO45940M45940. Imported 4 October 2026.
HUD-recorded properties in ZIP 08618
HUD-approved housing counseling agencies in ZIP 08618
Where this information comes from
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2027 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research (HUD User) · source updated 1 September 2026 · retrieved 4 October 2026
- HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research (HUD User) · source updated 1 September 2026 · retrieved 4 October 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau 2020 ZCTA to County Relationship File · U.S. Census Bureau · source updated 1 January 2020 · retrieved 4 October 2026
- HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 14 May 2025 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Public Housing Developments · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Public Housing Authorities · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 18 August 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agencies · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing Counseling · source updated not published by the provider · retrieved 4 October 2026
Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2027 (retrieved 4 October 2026); HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (retrieved 4 October 2026); U.S. Census Bureau 2020 ZCTA to County Relationship File (retrieved 4 October 2026); HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Public Housing Developments (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Public Housing Authorities (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agencies (retrieved 4 October 2026).
These federal datasets do not show vacancies, waiting-list status or whether a landlord accepts vouchers (about our data).