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West Mill Gardens

115 Old Short Hills Rd, West Orange, NJ 07052

4.6 (9 reviews)

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4.6
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4.6 Blended Score

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  • Monthly Rent

    $1,970 - $3,610

  • Bedrooms

    1 - 3 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 - 1.5 ba

  • Square Feet

    755 - 1,190 sq ft

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Highlights

  • Tennis Court
  • Pool
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Office
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Hardwood Floors

Pricing & Floor Plans

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$2.39/sq.ft. - The Astor
$1,970 – $2,170 1 Bed 1 Bath 755 Sq Ft
Available Now
$2.40/sq.ft. - The Belvedere
$2,045 – $2,320 1 Bed 1 Bath 790 Sq Ft
Available Now
$2.23/sq.ft. - The Chelsea
$2,495 – $2,970 2 Beds 1.5 Baths 1,120 Sq Ft
Available Now
$2.41/sq.ft. - The Devonshire
$2,695 – $2,945 2 Beds 1 Bath 1,120 Sq Ft
Available Now
$2.87/sq.ft. - The Excelsior-TownHome
$3,610 3 Beds 1.5 Baths 1,190 Sq Ft
Available Now
$2.39/sq.ft. - The Astor
$1,970 – $2,170 1 Bed 1 Bath 755 Sq Ft
Available Now
$2.40/sq.ft. - The Belvedere
$2,045 – $2,320 1 Bed 1 Bath 790 Sq Ft
Available Now
$2.23/sq.ft. - The Chelsea
$2,495 – $2,970 2 Beds 1.5 Baths 1,120 Sq Ft
Available Now
$2.41/sq.ft. - The Devonshire
$2,695 – $2,945 2 Beds 1 Bath 1,120 Sq Ft
Available Now
$2.87/sq.ft. - The Excelsior-TownHome
$3,610 3 Beds 1.5 Baths 1,190 Sq Ft
Available Now
* 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.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

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.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Application
      • Application Fee Per Applicant
        Charged per applicant.
        $85

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.

Details

Utilities Included

  • Water
  • Heat
  • Trash Removal

Property Information

  • Built in 1965
  • 635 units/2 stories

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 located in Essex County and the 07052 ZIP Code. This area is served by the West Orange Public attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Hot water heat

Contact

Language: English
Open 10am - 4pm Today
  • Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
  • Saturday, 9am - 4pm
  • Sunday, 10am - 4pm
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Community Amenities

Pool

Laundry Facilities

Playground

24 Hour Access

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Walk-Up
  • Pool
  • Playground
  • Tennis Court
  • Courtyard

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

Walk-In Closets

Refrigerator

Tub/Shower

Freezer

Indoor Features

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

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Instant Hot Water

Model Details

  • Hardwood Floors
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Dining Room
  • Office
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Linen Closet
  • Window Coverings
  • Lawn
Location
115 Old Short Hills Rd, West Orange,
NJ 07052
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City - West Orange

West Orange is an upscale suburban community located about thirty miles west of Manhattan. The township is best known for its historic Llewellyn Park neighborhood, filled with Victorian homes that once belonged to such prominent citizens as Thomas Edison (Edison’s factory is one of the city’s distinctive landmarks as well). Most of the landscape in West Orange is covered by residential neighborhoods, with the popular Essex Green Shopping Center in the middle of town serving as the hub for shopping, dining, and entertainment.

When the weather is nice, locals love to hit the links at the nearby golf courses or explore the trails of South Mountain and Eagle Rock reservations. Seton Hall University sits just a few blocks southeast of town, making West Orange a great place for students, faculty, and staff members to live.

Learn more about living in West Orange 
Amenities
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Walk-Up
  • Courtyard
  • Pool
  • Playground
  • Tennis Court
  • Hot water heat
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Cable Ready
  • Tub/Shower
  • Dishwasher
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Instant Hot Water
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Dining Room
  • Office
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Linen Closet
  • Window Coverings
  • Lawn
Expenses
One-Time
Cat Fee $0
Dog Fee $0
Utilities Included
Water, Heat, Trash Removal Included
Office Hours
Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm
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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities 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
West Mill Gardens is within 10 minutes or 4.5 miles from Seton Hall University. It is also near Caldwell College and Drew University.
Schools
Deerfield Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-4
402 Students
Nearby
South Mountain Annex
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
618 Students
Nearby
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
349 Students
Attendance Zone
Edison Middle School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades 6
484 Students
Attendance Zone
South Orange Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
770 Students
Nearby
Liberty Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 7-8
526 Students
Attendance Zone
Livingston Sr High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,066 Students
Nearby
West Orange High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,151 Students
Attendance Zone
Far Brook School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
260 Students
Nearby
Golda Och Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
435 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in West Orange include Norfolk Street, located 7.8 miles from West Mill Gardens. West Mill Gardens is near Newark Liberty International, located 12.0 miles or 23 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 35.1 miles or 55 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Norfolk Street
Drive: 16 min 7.8 mi
Orange Street
Drive: 16 min 8.0 mi
Park Avenue
Drive: 16 min 8.5 mi
Grove Street
Drive: 18 min 8.7 mi
Bloomfield Avenue
Drive: 18 min 9.3 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Millburn
Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
Short Hills
Drive: 8 min 2.8 mi
South Orange
Drive: 6 min 3.2 mi
Maplewood
Drive: 9 min 3.9 mi
Mountain Station
Drive: 9 min 4.0 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Newark Liberty International
 Drive: 23 min 12.0 mi
LaGuardia
 Drive: 55 min 35.1 mi
Car-Dependent
22
Walk Score®
Out of 100
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Minimal Transit
0
Transit Score®
Out of 100
Somewhat Bikeable
11
Bike Score®
Out of 100
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Soundscore™
Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from West Mill Gardens.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Cedar Mall Plaza
Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
Shop Rite Center
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
Town & Country Shopping Center
Drive: 7 min 3.1 mi
West Mill Gardens has 3 shopping centers within 3.1 miles, which is about a 7-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Greenwood Gardens
 Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Turtle Back Zoo
 Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Cora Hartshorn Arboretum
 Drive: 9 min 3.1 mi
Reeves-Reed Arboretum
 Drive: 10 min 4.6 mi
Edison National Historic Site
 Drive: 13 min 5.3 mi
West Mill Gardens has 5 parks within 5.3 miles, including Greenwood Gardens, Turtle Back Zoo, and Cora Hartshorn Arboretum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Saint Barnabas Medical Center
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Overlook Medical Center
Drive: 14 min 5.8 mi
Summit Oaks Hospital
Drive: 14 min 5.9 mi
West Mill Gardens has 3 hospitals within 5.9 miles, the nearest is Saint Barnabas Medical Center which is 0.5 mile away and a 9 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Tamdques Reservation
Drive: 30 min 11.3 mi
Ash Brook Reservation
Drive: 30 min 14.4 mi
Military Ocean Terminal
Drive: 28 min 15.8 mi
West Mill Gardens has 3 military bases within 15.8 miles, the nearest is Tamdques Reservation which is 11.3 miles away and a 30 minute drive.
 
 
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does West Mill Gardens have in-unit laundry?

While West Mill Gardens does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.

What utilities are included in rent at West Mill Gardens?

Select utilities are included in rent at West Mill Gardens, including water, heat, and trash removal. Residents are responsible for any other utilities not listed.

Is parking available at West Mill Gardens?

Parking is available at West Mill Gardens. Fees may apply depending on the type of parking offered. Contact this property for details.

Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?

West Mill Gardens has one to three-bedrooms with rent ranges from $1,970/mo. to $3,610/mo.

Is West Mill Gardens pet-friendly?

Yes, West Mill Gardens welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.

How much income do I need to rent at West Mill Gardens?

A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $1,970 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $78,800 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.

Does West Mill Gardens have move-in specials?

West Mill Gardens is offering 1 Month Free for eligible applicants, with rental rates starting at $1,970.

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