West Mill Gardens

115 Old Short Hills Rd, West Orange, NJ 07052

Last Updated: 1 Day Ago
Monthly Rent
$2,070 - $3,710
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Bedrooms
1 - 3
Bathrooms
1 - 1.5
Sq. Ft.
755 - 1,190 sq ft

Rent Specials

One month free on select apartments for a limited time only! Call the leasing office for details!

Pricing and Floor Plans

$2.38/sq.ft. - The Astor

$2,070 - $2,270
1 Bed, 1 Bath
755 Sq. Ft.
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$2.65/sq.ft. - The Belvedere

$2,195 - $2,420
1 Bed, 1 Bath
790 Sq. Ft.
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$2.36/sq.ft. - The Devonshire

$2,645 - $2,845
2 Beds, 1 Bath
1,120 Sq. Ft.
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$2.50/sq.ft. - The Chelsea

$2,870 - $3,070
2 Beds, 1.5 Baths
1,120 Sq. Ft.
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$2.87/sq.ft. - The Excelsior-TownHome

$3,410 - $3,710
3 Beds, 1.5 Baths
1,190 Sq. Ft.
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* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
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Property Information

  • Built in 1965
  • 635 units2 stories

Fees & Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $50

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Property Highlights

  • Hot water heat
  • Washer And Dryer In Select Homes

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable Ready
  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Freezer
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Heating
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Instant Hot Water

Community Features

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Courtyard
  • Garages
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Playground
  • Pool
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Tennis Court
  • Utilities Included

Map of West Mill Gardens

Area Scores

Walkability

Fairly walkable

Transit

Limited public transit

Driveability

Exceptionally drivable

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable

Scores provided by

Soundscore

Active

Scores provided by

Transit

Commuter Rail

8 min Drive

Commuter Rail

11 min Drive

Airport

Newark Liberty International

24 min Drive

EWR

Airport

LaGuardia

55 min Drive

LGA

Airport

John F Kennedy International

64 min Drive

JFK

Moving to Lower Essex County, West Orange, NJ

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near West Mill Gardens are plentiful. Discover 4 parks within 4.6 miles, including Greenwood Gardens, Turtle Back Zoo, and Cora Hartshorn Arboretum.

Airports

Living in Lower Essex County provides easy access to Newark Liberty International, located just 23 minutes from West Mill Gardens. Another nearby airport is LaGuardia, located 35.1 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

GreatSchools rating: 10 out of 10

Deerfield Elementary School

Grades K-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10

South Mountain Annex

Grades K-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10

Mount Pleasant Elementary School

Grades K-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10

Burnet Hill School

Grades PK-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 7 out of 10

South Orange Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10

Liberty Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

GreatSchools rating: 9 out of 10

Livingston Sr High School

Grades 9-12

Public

GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10

West Orange High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Not rated

Golda Och Academy

Grades PK-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School Commute Time (Distance)
Seton Hall University Drive: 10 min (4.5 mi)
Caldwell College Drive: 16 min (7.3 mi)
Drew University Drive: 17 min (8.3 mi)
Bloomfield College Drive: 18 min (9.9 mi)

About West Mill Gardens

From intimate and quaint to spacious and sprawling, West Mill Gardens in the Essex County town of West Orange has it all.This collection of 635 garden-style apartments boast several different offerings that range in size from 775 to 1,810 square feet… of living space and include studio, one, two or three bedroom units. Each newly renovated residence comes with a number of amenities such as dishwashers, refrigerators, air conditioning and hardwood floors throughout. Residents enjoy the convenience of having 24-hour emergency maintenance, off-street parking and onsite laundry rooms as well as a community swimming pool, tennis courts, playground and courtyard.West Mill Gardens are just minutes from Routes 280 and 287 in addition to the Garden State Parkway.

Don't miss out on our spacious apartments, provide the perfect space for a home office or children's play area.

West Mill Gardens is an apartment community in West Orange, NJ

Contact

Property Address:
115 Old Short Hills Rd,
West Orange, NJ 07052
Phone Number: (862) 343-9899
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Office Hours
  • Sunday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
West Mill Gardens

Renter Reviews

For West Mill Gardens

2.3

10 Ratings & Reviews

  • 2/28/26

    Terrible

    Unprofessional staff. Maintenance does not repair anything correctly and leads to having them come back over and over to fix the same issue. Heather in the maintenance office is rude and threatening.There are little to no amenities, and the few things that are supposed to work are constantly broken. For the amount of rent charged, the condition of the property is unacceptable. Very disappointing experience overall.

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