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115 Old Short Hills Rd, West Orange, NJ 07052
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West Mill Gardens

115 Old Short Hills Rd
West Orange, NJ 07052
(908) 987-3408
West Mill Gardens in West Orange, NJ - Building Photo
  • 1–3 Bedrooms
  • $2,070-$3,510 Pricing
  • 755–1,190 Square Feet

Rent Specials

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

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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 located in the 07052 Zip code of West Orange, NJ. This community is professionally managed by Garden Communities

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Office Hours

Monday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am–4:00 pm
Sunday10:00 am–4:00 pm

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

West Mill Gardens offers 1 to 3 Bedroom apartments starting from $2,070 and having 755–1,190 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • 1 Bedroom

    $2.38/sq.ft. - The Astor

    From $2,070

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 755 sq ft
    Available Now

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,070Available NowAPT1755

    Unit APT1 Amenities and Features

    Unique Features

    • Hot water heat

    Unit APT1 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • From $2,070

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,070 - $2,270

    $2.65/sq.ft. - The Belvedere

    From $2,095

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 790 sq ft
    Available Now

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    Floorplans

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,095Available NowAPT2790

    Unit APT2 Amenities and Features

    Unique Features

    • Hot water heat

    Unit APT2 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • From $2,095

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,095 - $2,420

  • 2 Bedrooms

    $2.36/sq.ft. - The Devonshire

    From $2,645

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 1120 sq ft
    Available Now

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,645Available NowAPT41120

    Unit APT4 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access

    Unit APT4 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • From $2,645

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,645 - $3,045

    $2.50/sq.ft. - The Chelsea

    From $2,795

    2 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 1120 sq ft
    Available Now

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,795Available NowAPT31120

    Unit APT3 Amenities and Features

    Unique Features

    • Hot water heat

    Unit APT3 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • From $2,795

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,795 - $2,870

  • 3 Bedrooms

    $2.95/sq.ft. - The Excelsior-TownHome

    $3,510

    3 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 1190 sq ft
    Available December 31, 2099

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $3,510 December 31, 2099APT51190

    Unit APT5 Amenities and Features

    Unique Features

    • Hot water heat

    Unit APT5 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $3,510

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $3,510
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. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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2 Bed 1.5 Bath 1120 SF
1BR, 1BA - 790 SF
1BR, 1BA - 790 SF
2BR, 1BA - 1,120 SF
2BR, 1.5BA - 1,120 SF
1BR, 1BA - 790 SF
2BR, 2BA - 1,120 SF

Property Information

  • 635 Units
  • 2 Stories
  • Built in 1965

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

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Required Fees

One-Time Basics

Due at Application
Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged Per Applicant.$50.00

Other Fees and Policies

Personal Add-Ons

Holding DepositiAn online deposit of $200 in order to reserve an apartment. This amount will be applied to your first month's rent upon approval and ONLY refunded if your application is declined. Charged per unit.$200.00

Pet Fees

Cat
Pet DepositiMax of 2. Charged per Pet.$0.00
One-Time Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$0.00
Monthly Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$0.00/mo
100 lbs. Weight Limit
Comments:

Max of 2. One Pet $350 fee/$35 monthly fee. Two pets $500 fee/$50 monthly fee. There is a 2 pet max, with a max combined weight of 100lbs, breed restrictions apply.

Dog
Pet DepositiMax of 2. Charged per Pet.$0.00
One-Time Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$0.00
Monthly Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$0.00/mo
100 lbs. Weight Limit
Comments:

Max of 2. One Pet $350 fee/$35 monthly fee. Two pets $500 fee/$50 monthly fee. There is a 2 pet max, with a max combined weight of 100lbs, breed restrictions apply.

Parking Fees

Garage
Parking FeeiCharged per vehicle.$0.00/mo
Street
Parking FeeiCharged per vehicle.$0.00/mo

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.

Features and Amenities

Unique Amenities

  • Hot water heat
  • Washer And Dryer In Select Homes

On-Site Services

  • Maintenance On Site
  • Property Manager On Site
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Laundry Facilities

Community Features

  • Walk Up

Outdoor Features

  • Courtyard
  • Lawn

Recreation and Fitness

  • Tennis Court
  • Playground
  • Pool

Interior Features

  • Windows
  • Heating
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Tub/Shower
  • Cable Ready
  • Air Conditioning

Kitchen Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Eat In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Freezer
  • Range
  • Instant Hot Water
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Living Area Features

  • Walk In Closets
  • Dining Room
  • Office
  • Linen Closet
  • Window Coverings
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Hardwood Floors
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Getting Around

  • 50 / 100 Fairly walkable

    Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

  • 20 / 100 Limited public transit

    Transit is available for some trips

  • 60 / 100 Moderately bikeable

    Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation

  • 90 / 100 Exceptionally car friendly

    Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

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Getting to Know the Area

  • 50 / 100 Restaurants

    Some restaurants within a few minutes

  • 40 / 100 Cafes

    Some cafés within a few minutes

  • 20 / 100 Nightlife

    Some bars within walking distance

  • 40 / 100 Shopping

    Several shops within walking distance

  • 90 / 100 Parks

    Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes

  • 50 / 100 Noise Level

    Some sources of noise nearby

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Mill Gardens

Where is West Mill Gardens located?

West Mill Gardens is located at 115 Old Short Hills Rd, West Orange, NJ

What is the current rent range at West Mill Gardens?

1 Bedroom to 3 Bedroom Apartments at West Mill Gardens currently range from $2,070 to $3,510

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for West Mill Gardens are
  • 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
  • Sunday 10:00 am–4:00 pm

Are pets allowed?

Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

Are there any rent specials?

The current rent special at West Mill Gardens is: One month free on select apartments for a limited time only! Call the leasing office for details!.

New Jersey Social Services Information

Statewide service is free, confidential, multilingual and always open. Three easy ways to reach Social Services in NJ: Dial 2-1-1; text your zip code to 898-211; or chat at https://www.nj211.org

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Nice Value3.0

    The West Mill Gardens Apartments are 14.53% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the city of West Orange

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$2,070$2,529-$459-18.1%
    2 Bedroom$2,645$3,425-$780-22.8%
    3 Bedroom$3,510$3,606-$96-2.7%

    Methodology: On 08/30/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 1399 other apartment communities in West Orange using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

    Rent Pricing Data as of 08/30/2026

  • Family Friendly 3.4

    Family Friendly apartments feature the best community amenities for larger families like larger floorplans, playgrounds and day care options.

    Rating Factors

    This 3.4-star Family Friendly rating is based on the following features:

    • Hardwood Floors
    • Playground(s)
    • Maintenance on site
    • Tennis Courts
    • Swimming Pool(s)
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Dishwashers
    • Eat in Kitchen or Dining Rooms
    • Lawns
    • Vinyl Flooring
    • Window Coverings
    • Office(s)
    • Dining Rooms
    • Kitchens
    • Instant Hot Water
    • Freezers
    • Air Conditioning
    • Tub/Showers
    • Heating
    • Courtyard
    • Laundry Facilities
    • 24 Hour Access
    • Property Manager on Site
    • Cable Ready
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Renters Reviews and Ratings

2.3
10 Renters Reviews

Terrible

February 25, 2026 - Review from Apartments.com
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.

Steer clear

February 8, 2024 - Review from Apartments.com
Living in this apartment complex was a regrettable decision. The management was incompetent, with constant turnover leading to confusion and unresolved issues. Maintenance requests were ignored or poorly executed, leaving residents to deal with malfunctioning appliances and plumbing problems. The noise levels were intolerable, with thin walls offering no reprieve from the constant disturbances of neighbors. To top it off, the promised amenities were either non-existent or in such disrepair that ...
they were unusable. The units are extremely outdated. The only plus is there is a nice pool. All in all, save yourself the headache and find a more reputable living situation elsewhere.
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Thin walls

February 16, 2022 - Review from Apartments.com
Can hear someone sneeze. The walls are very thin. Young noisy tenants

Too Noisy

January 15, 2022 - Review from Apartments.com
Like many of the other complaints - I moved out because I was on the lower level and the noise from my upstairs neighbor was unreal. It literally sounded like he was in my apartment. I could hear his conversations, footsteps, and even his phone vibrating. I could hear him pushing the buttons on his microwave. It’s a nice apartment with lots of storage, but the noise makes it not worth it for the price, especially on the lower level.

apartments are nice but you don’t have life quality

January 10, 2021 - Review from Apartments.com
I’m just finishing my lease with them and I realized that most of apartments administered by garden communities the tenants have the same complaint. They invest in cheap apartments that have thin walls, and renovate it but keep the hard floor of the second level the way it is. Which is NOISY. It feels like there is just one layer of wood between you and your upstairs neighbor. In the begging the footsteps felt like it was inside my apartment. Having someone squicking and stomping above you is ...
horrible and you’re going to feel disappointment at yourself. Specially if you have late night neighbors, during the night the footsteps above your bedroom are unbearable. I have had times that I would wake up early and my neighbors were doing loud noise at 1-2am every 3min. Because they allow dogs here you have hear the dogs above you scratch and run and throw toys at certain times that you wanted to be quiet and relaxed. They don’t enforce strictly the 70% carpet rule for second floors so the headache is on you. The apartment definitely looks good and has a lot of windows and good sunlight but it’s not worth the stress and neither the price. For that price they could put a good thick carpet mandatory at least in the second floor bedrooms. At the end of the day having a good looking apartment doesn’t change the fact that you want to sleep and your neighbor is walking like an elephant above you. If you like quiet and nice this apartment maybe could work for you if you live upstairs and pray to net get a loud downstairs neighbor.
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Terrible place to live!

April 9, 2018 - Review from Apartments.com
Paper thin walls, you can literally hear your neighbors conversations, what they’re watching on TV. Good luck getting any rest at night with the noise. Also, the management office will do everything they can to keep your security deposit

Property Manager Responded

April 12, 2018
Hi there, We would like to get some more details about your experience with us. Unfortunately, we have no way of contacting you without a name. Please contact us at (973) 731-6282 when you have an opportunity. Sincerely, West Mill Gardens Management

NOT WORTH IT

March 8, 2018 - Review from Apartments.com
The walls are way too thin, I can hear my neighbors as if they are in the room and my apt shakes anytime they walk. people don't clean up after their dogs when there is bags & garbages placed throughout the complex. They don't even attempt to shovel snow or make any type of paths in over a foot of snow. Power goes out if I even use the toaster while AC is on in the summer and Maintainence has to come fix it. Overall I cannot wait until my lease is up. Highly overpriced for what you get.

Property Manager Responded

March 22, 2018
Katie F, we regret to hear that your experience with us was not a more positive one. We'd like the opportunity to discuss this with you. Please reach out to us at (973) 731-6282 at your earliest convenience to discuss how we can turn your experience into a positive one. Sincerely, West Mill Gardens Management

Unhappy

January 26, 2016 - Review from Apartments.com
I have lived at West Mill for four years and am luckily moving out at the end of the week. My (now) husband and I moved out of our family's home and into this complex and we were so excited. Our one bedroom apartment was spacious and well-kept. No complaints in this area. Unfortunately, everything else is not so great. Neighbors are all loud and rude. Leasing office does not care about complaints. Maintenence does not "maintain" th property and tenants are disgusting - leaving trash and dog waste ...
everywhere. Snow removal is a joke. There is never any parking after 6:30pm on a weeknight and people park illegally in fire lanes and blocking other cars in. Amenity fee is required even if you never use them. The W/D in laundry facilities rarely ever work. Tenants leave their laundry in W/D long after their clothes are finished forcing others to wait. With their recent rent increase, I think you can find a different complex for the same price but with better value! Good luck!
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West mill

September 26, 2015 - Review from Apartments.com
I have lived here for 12 years the maintanence has always been top notch they come when they say they will and fix things the first time it is quiet and well maintained outside. Right across the street from the hospital and near public transportation

West Mill Gardens is the place we've been looking for!

September 21, 2015 - Review from Apartments.com
After a bad experience at our last apartment, West Mill Gardens offered a refreshing, friendly experience. Our 1 bedroom has beautiful hardwood floors with plenty of windows that creates an open, sunny environment. The walls were painted and every room was spotless when we moved it. The parking situation is great, especially if you ever have visitors. While all parking is free, there are garages available for $70 if you'd like which is a nice, cheap option to have. The pool and tennis court areas ...
are such a nice addition. On the first day we moved in, we met several of the neighbors. They were happy and welcoming, and one young man even helped us move our stuff up the stairs after seeing us struggle for a bit! The management has been great this whole time, never getting frustrated with our amount of never ending questions. I am finally happy to come home after work to a place I really love.
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Nearby Schools

Liberty Middle School

West Orange Public School District
1 Kelly Drive
Public School - Grades 6-8 (559 Students)
In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 2.6 miles away
6/10

West Orange High School

West Orange Public School District
51 Conforti Avenue
Public School - Grades 9-12 (2151 Students)
In Attendance Zone8 minute drive / 4.1 miles away
6/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from West Mill Gardens.

Big Box and Retail

Shoprite

220 Main St
6 minute drive / 2.93 miles away

Target

2235 Springfield Ave
6 minute drive / 3.16 miles away

Walgreens

561-579 Irvington Ave
6 minute drive / 3.18 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Seton Hall University

400 S Orange Ave
6 minute drive / 3.05 miles away

Caldwell College

120 Bloomfield Avenue
11 minute drive / 5.31 miles away

Bloomfield College

467 Franklin St
12 minute drive / 6.0 miles away

Groceries

Shoprite

220 Main St
6 minute drive / 2.93 miles away

Whole Foods

701 Bloomfield Ave
12 minute drive / 5.71 miles away

Hospitals

Saint Barnabas Medical Center

94 Old Short Hills Road
1 minute drive / 0.31 miles away

Overlook Medical Center

99 Beauvoir Avenue
9 minute drive / 4.34 miles away

Summit Oaks Hospital

19 Prospect St
9 minute drive / 4.49 miles away

Military Bases

Tamdques Reservation

19 minute drive / 9.26 miles away

Shopping Centers

South Mountain Mall

581 Northfield Ave
3 minute drive / 1.17 miles away

Shop Rite Center

483-493 S Livingston Ave
4 minute drive / 1.53 miles away

NORTHFIELD CENTER

35 Northfield Rd
4 minute drive / 1.55 miles away

West Mill Gardens has 5 shopping centers within 2.3 miles.

Transit Stations

South Orange-Morris & Essex Gladstone Branch

17 Sloan St
4 minute drive / 2.28 miles away

South Orange-Morris & Essex Morristown Line

17 Sloan St
4 minute drive / 2.28 miles away

Maplewood-Morris & Essex Morristown Line

22 Ricalton Sq
5 minute drive / 2.37 miles away

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Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments from $1,400
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Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments from $1,050
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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
West Orange Studio Apartments $2,145$900$4,374
West Orange 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,529$1,050$4,995
West Orange 2 Bedroom Apartments $3,425$1,395$6,500
West Orange 3 Bedroom Apartments $3,606$1,750$10,000+
West Orange 4 Bedroom Apartments $3,287$2,599$5,500

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