Whitlock Mills

160 Lafayette Street, NJ 07304 3.5 ★ (66 reviews)

Rental building

Summary

Whitlock Mills is a historic Bergen-Lafayette rental with in-unit laundry, two fitness centers, coworking, a coffee bar, courtyard, grills, outdoor movie space and family programming. Residents praise the maintenance crew and apartment views, while poor management communication, sound transfer, package theft, HVAC problems and mold are the main drawbacks.

330 unitsOpened 2020Managed by RPM Development Group

Reviews

The recent feedback draws a consistent line between the maintenance crew and management. Residents credit individual technicians for hard work, but describe weak communication and limited follow-through when noise, mold, HVAC or package problems recur.

Google

3.5

66 reviews

What residents praise

The maintenance crew works hard

Even strongly critical residents single out technicians for persistent effort and trying to keep the large property in shape.

Some apartments have impressive views

Residents describe units with a strong first impression and broad outlooks, although comfort and systems can vary.

What residents complain about

Management communication is a recurring frustration

Residents describe slow replies, weak follow-through and difficulty escalating problems beyond the maintenance crew.

Noise travels between apartments

Detailed accounts describe footsteps, dogs, furniture and voices carrying through ceilings and walls, with limited intervention after complaints.

HVAC, mold and package security need checking

Residents report costly heating and cooling problems, recurring wall spots or mold and multiple stolen packages.

Amenities

Whitlock Mills is a converted mill campus where in-unit washer/dryers, central air and dishwashers are standard, alongside two fitness centers, a courtyard with grills and an outdoor movie theater, and controlled-access garage parking. Elevators serve the larger mill buildings rather than every low-rise structure on the campus.

In the apartment

In-unit laundry

Central air

Dishwasher

In the building

Doorman

Not available

Elevator

Fitness center

Pool

Not available

Shared outdoor space

On-site parking

Package service

Not available

Resident storage

Not available

Also here: Bike storage · Complimentary coffee bar · Co-working space · EV charging stations · Playground · Outdoor movie theater

Location

Whitlock Mills is located at 160 Lafayette Street, Jersey City, NJ 07304. Whitlock Mills is in Bergen-Lafayette near Liberty State Park and the light rail, with downtown Jersey City farther north. The setting trades immediate PATH access for a more residential neighborhood and quick connections toward the park.

Rent history

Typical rents

1 bed

$2,430median / mo

$1,929–$2,430

Apartment	Range	Median rent	Median size
1 bed	$1,929–$2,430	$2,430	—

Concessions

No free-rent offers appeared in the past year’s listings.

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Availability

Listed now9 Could open soon6

Apartment	Beds	Rent	Size (sq ft)	Available	Days listed	Listing
#52314#52314	1 bed	$2,022	—	Sep 17, 26	5	StreetEasy
#52302#52302	1 bed	$2,247	—	Jul 2, 26	82	StreetEasy
#52210#52210	1 bed	$2,256	—	Jul 2, 26	82	StreetEasy
#52504#52504	1 bed	$2,296	—	Jul 2, 26	82	StreetEasy
#52108#52108	1 bed	$2,384	—	Sep 18, 26	4	StreetEasy
#22402#22402	2 beds	$2,583	—	Sep 18, 26	4	StreetEasy
#6402#6402	2 beds	$2,893	—	Jul 2, 26	82	StreetEasy
#6201#6201	2 beds	$2,893	897	Sep 17, 26	5	StreetEasy
#6401#6401	2 beds	$2,893	—	Sep 17, 26	5	StreetEasy

Apartment	Beds	Last asking rent	Size (sq ft)	Last on market	Est. lease end	Listing
#52408#52408	1 bed	$2,054	—	~3 yr ago	Oct 2026	StreetEasy
#52110#52110	1 bed	$2,430	—	~1 yr ago	Nov 2026	StreetEasy
#52508#52508	1 bed	$2,156	—	~2 yr ago	Nov 2026	StreetEasy
#52510#52510	1 bed	$1,946	770	~2 yr ago	Nov 2026	StreetEasy
#52403#52403	3 beds	$3,244	—	~3 yr ago	Nov 2026	StreetEasy
#52402#52402	1 bed	$2,000	780	~3 yr ago	Dec 2026	StreetEasy

Past availability and off-market dates suggest these apartments may be nearing the end of their current lease. If a resident doesn’t renew, the apartment could become available. Ask the leasing team early about any unit that interests you.

Costs on top of rent

Budget about $195/month on top of rent for gas, electricity, internet and renters insurance. Water, sewer and trash are included in rent.

Recurring costs

Cost	Monthly amount
Utilities Utilities Gas~$30 Gas is paid separately. We estimate $30/month. WaterIncluded SewerIncluded TrashIncluded Electricity~$100 Electricity is paid separately. We estimate $100/month. Source: Whitlock Mills current fees · PSE&G bill illustration · PSE&G electric rates	~$130
Internet Internet Internet is paid separately. We estimate $50/month for a basic plan. Source: Whitlock Mills current fees · Verizon plans	~$50
Renters insurance Renters insurance Renters insurance is required. We estimate $14/month. Source: Whitlock Mills insurance details · Lemonade NJ estimates	~$14

Estimated monthly total

~$195

At move-in

Cost	One-time amount
Application Application $30 application fee per applicant. Source: Whitlock Mills current fees	$30/applicant
Security deposit Security deposit Refundable security deposit of $1,837. Source: Whitlock Mills current fees	$1,837