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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Freehold

Freehold, NJ has 14 affordable and income-based rental properties offering 909 units across the city. Of the 7 properties with inspection scores on record, 4 earned an excellent rating and 2 earned a good rating, pointing to a largely well-maintained affordable housing stock. With a median market rent of $1,832 per month according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimates, income-based options here can represent meaningful savings for eligible renters.

14
Properties
909
Total units
89/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,832/mo

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Freehold is $1,832 per month and the median household income is $85,707, with renters making up 46% of households. The 8 HUD-assisted and income-based properties in Freehold, totaling 302 units, can offer a meaningful alternative for renters seeking costs below market rate.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
290 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to the Freehold Police Department's FBI Crime Data Explorer data for 2024, Freehold had a violent crime rate of 290 per 100,000 residents. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Of the 8 affordable properties in Freehold tracked on Lease Lantern, none are located in a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 58 · Somewhat Walkable

Getting Around Freehold

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Freehold scores 58 out of 100 (Somewhat Walkable) for walkability and 55 out of 100 for bikeability. No Transit Score is available for this area.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
16 schools · 5 districts

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 16 public schools across 5 districts serve Freehold, including 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. School quality varies by school and district, so renters should check which schools are assigned to any specific address they are considering.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$85,707 median income

Cost of Living in Freehold, NJ

The median household income in Freehold is $85,707 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median asking rent is $1,832 per month, which can put market-rate housing out of reach for lower-income renters -- making income-restricted options in the area especially valuable.

Freehold has 8 income-restricted properties with 302 total units available to renters who qualify based on income. About 46% of residents rent their homes, according to Census ACS 5-Year data.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment and Flood Risk

All 8 assisted properties in Freehold have been mapped for flood zone exposure. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring finding for renters concerned about flood-related disruption or insurance costs.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 89/100(7 of 14 scored)
90+ (4)70–89 (2)60–69 (1)No score (7)

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A Closer Look at Freehold

Freehold is a renter-active community in central New Jersey, with 46 percent of households renting according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The 8 HUD-assisted and income-based properties listed here account for 302 units, giving renters several options to explore across the borough.

Affordability Context

The median rent in Freehold is $1,832 per month, against a median household income of $85,707, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. Income-based housing can offer meaningful relief from market-rate costs in this range.

Getting Around

Freehold earns a Walk Score of 58 ("Somewhat Walkable") and a Bike Score of 55, according to Walk Score. Residents will find some errands accessible on foot or by bike, though many trips are likely to require a car.

Schools

The borough is served by 5 school districts with 16 public schools -- including 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Flood Risk

None of the 8 mapped properties in Freehold fall within a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring baseline for renters concerned about flood exposure.

Public Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer data reported by the Freehold Police Department, the borough recorded a violent crime rate of 222 per 100,000 residents in 2024.

Eligibility & how to apply

New Jersey income limits (2026)New Jersey public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in New Jersey

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