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The Essex

$6,600 – $9,300/mo

  • 1–3 bedrooms
  • 1–2 baths
  • 634–1,104 sq ft
  • 7 units available
125 Delancey St, New York, NY, 10002

As of October 13, 2026, The Essex in New York, NY has 7 apartments for rent from $6,600 to $9,300/mo. One-bedrooms start at $6,600, two-bedrooms at $7,782, and three-bedrooms at $8,755. The average asking rent has risen 9% since April 29, 2026, from $7,500 to $8,171.

Floor plans

4 floor plans · 7 available units · Prices checked October 13, 2026

1B1

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 634 Sq Ft

Starting at $6,600/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0603$6,600634Oct 15

2B2

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 894 – 907 Sq Ft

Starting at $7,782/mo

4 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
2502$7,782897Oct 6
0902$8,000907Oct 6
1002$8,000907Oct 6
1105$8,000894Oct 6

3B3

3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,095 Sq Ft

Starting at $8,755/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1109$8,7551,095Oct 6

3B2

3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,104 Sq Ft

Starting at $9,300/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1809$9,3001,104Oct 31

See all 31 units listed at The Essex, including ones no longer available.


Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at The Essex has ranged from $5,525 to $9,139. The current average is $8,171, up $671 (9%) from $7,500 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (143 days observed).
MonthAverage asking rentLowest – highestUnits listed
Oct 2026$7,935$6,600 – $9,3007
Sep 2026$7,513$5,750 – $8,3506
Aug 2026$8,031$5,750 – $9,7008
Jul 2026$8,193$5,000 – $9,8496
Jun 2026$8,770$5,000 – $9,8497
May 2026$6,816$5,050 – $9,8497
Apr 2026$7,500$5,700 – $9,2004

Fees & lease terms

  • Rent

    $6,600 – $9,300/mo
  • Earliest move-in

    Oct 6

Monthly fees

Community Amenity Fee

$75/mo

Late Fee

$50/mo

Pet Fee

$35/mo

Due at signing

Application Fee

$20

Cost to rent here

The all-in monthly cost by apartment size, and how the rent compares across the New York area.

Lowest-priced apartment: 1B1 at $6,600

$7,120/mo

$520/mo above the advertised rent

  • Rent

    $6,600

  • Community Amenity Fee

    $75

  • Late Fee

    $50

  • Pet Fee

    $35

  • Electric, gas, water

    est.

    $219

  • Internet

    est.

    $95

  • Renters insurance

    est.

    $14

  • Laundry

    est.
    No in-unit washer/dryer listed

    $32

  • All-in monthly

    $7,120

By apartment size

SizeRent fromAll-in monthlyIncome to qualify
1 bedroom$6,600$7,120$264,000/yr
2 bedrooms$7,782$8,404$311,280/yr
3 bedrooms$8,755$9,512$350,200/yr

Landlords here commonly look for a yearly income of 40 times the monthly rent, about $264,000 for the $6,600 one-bedroom. The median renter household in New York earns $64,129 a year.

Compared with the New York area

The median two-bedroom at The Essex asks $8,000 a month, 233% above the New York area's typical two-bedroom asking rent of $2,401. Typical asking rents across the area are up 1.5% from a year earlier.

SizeMedian asking rent hereNew York-area asking rentNew York rent paid
1 bedroom$6,600$2,145$1,742
2 bedrooms$8,000$2,401$1,827
3 bedrooms$9,028—$2,123
Area asking rent: typical rent asked for a new lease across the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro, Apartment List Rent Estimates, August 2026.Rent paid: median rent including utilities across all renter households in New York, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
Rows marked “est.” are averages for this area scaled to the apartment, not quotes from the property. The income figure is a common screening rule, not this property’s requirement.

Amenities

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  • Smoke Free


Amenity photos

  • Gym
    2 photos
  • Roof deck
  • Work space
  • Playroom
  • Lobby

Location

125 Delancey St, New York, NY, 10002


Resident reviews

4.7
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management5.0
Building Quality5.0
Maintenance5.0
Amenities and Shared Spaces5.0
Location5.0

Residents consistently praise the Essex for its attentive, professional staff across all roles—concierge, maintenance, porters, and security—who respond quickly to requests and create a welcoming environment. The building is well-maintained, clean, and safe, with excellent amenities and a desirable location with city views. One resident noted a minor wish for elevator paneling updates, but overall satisfaction is exceptionally high across service, condition, and community experience.

Management and staff consistently receive praise for responsiveness, professionalism, and attentiveness to resident needs. Service requests and repairs are handled in a timely manner, and the concierge and maintenance teams are noted for being friendly and helpful. The office staff and building team work together to maintain a clean, well-kept property and create a welcoming environment for residents.

Residents consistently praise the building's excellent physical condition, cleanliness, and maintenance standards. The property is well-maintained with responsive repair service and attentive upkeep of common areas and hallways. One review noted a minor aesthetic consideration regarding elevator paneling updates, though this did not detract from overall satisfaction with the building's quality and condition.

Maintenance requests are resolved promptly and efficiently at this property. Staff members are consistently described as responsive, attentive, and professional in addressing repair issues and work orders. The building is well-maintained overall, with repairs handled in a timely manner.

Residents consistently praise the property's well-maintained common areas, amenities, and shared spaces. Staff responsiveness to maintenance requests and package handling are highlighted as reliable. The building is noted for cleanliness and upkeep throughout hallways and community areas.

Residents highlight the property's excellent location with strong transit access and overall convenience. The area offers good transport links and accessibility to nearby amenities. The building layout contributes positively to the location experience with a thoughtful unit distribution per floor.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites such as Google and ApartmentRatings. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

Very Walkable

Excellent Transit

Very Bikeable


About this property

  • Building

    Apartment · High-Rise
  • Total units

    195

Nearby schools

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law

Public · High
PublicHigh0.1 mi

Lower Manhattan Arts Academy

Public · High
PublicHigh0.1 mi

Essex Street Academy

Public · High
PublicHigh0.1 mi

High School For Dual Language And Asian Studies

Public · High
PublicHigh0.1 mi

New Design High School

Public · High
PublicHigh0.1 mi

Lower East Side Preparatory High School

Public · High
PublicHigh0.2 mi

Community Resources Child Care Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.2 mi

Pre-School 142 Head Start

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.2 mi

Manhattan Charter School

Charter · Elementary
CharterElementary0.2 mi

Beth Jacob Parochial School

Private · Middle
PrivateMiddle0.2 mi

Contact & management