Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Housing Guide
📍 Trenton, New Jersey
Tips for Military Families
- Start your housing search early — on-base waitlists can be 6–12 months at popular bases.
- Check current BAH rates on the DTMO calculator before setting your housing budget — rates change annually.
- Join local military spouse Facebook groups for unfiltered rental reviews and landlord recommendations from families who've been there.
Everything you need to know about on-base and off-base housing options near Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. We cover BAH rates, popular neighborhoods for military families stationed in Trenton, New Jersey, commute times, and what to expect from base housing communities.
On-base: United Communities manages privatized housing — single-family homes and townhomes across Falcon Courts East, Falcon Courts West, and Army housing areas; wait times vary by rank, typically 1-4 months
Off-base: Most off-base families settle in Bordentown, Chesterfield, Wrightstown, and Mansfield; rentals range $1,600-$3,200/month; BAH covers well in this area
Top pick: Bordentown City — charming historic river town with walkable downtown, 15 min from base, highly rated restaurants and shops
BAH: New Jersey property taxes are among the highest in the nation — factor into off-base purchase decisions; on-base housing avoids this
Note: New housing construction in Falcon Courts East completed 2023; newer homes available for E-6 and above
Key Resources for Housing
Trusted external resources for military families researching housing near Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.