713 APTS editorial review · Updated July 2026
The Essex House Review
Here's our honest take on The Essex House — current pricing, real fees, what we like, and what we'd flag before you tour. Reviewed by 713 APTS, Houston apartment locators. If it makes your list, register with us before you tour so the community knows we sent you.
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The quick take
The Essex House is an apartment community in Highland Village/Upper Kirby/West U, built in 1992 with 135 units. Current pricing runs 1 bd from $1,351, 2 bd from $1,638. Right now the property is offering: $500 off 1st mo w/12+mo. Below is our honest breakdown — pricing, fees, what we like, and what we'd flag before you tour.
Current special
🎉 $500 off 1st mo w/12+mo
Pricing & floorplans
1 bd
$1,351 from
663–906 sq ft
2 bd
$1,638 from
1006–1140 sq ft
All floorplans & layouts
| Plan | Sq ft | W/D | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba | 663 | Full machines | $1,351 |
| 1x1 *fp 1 bd / 1 ba | 750 | Full machines | $1,366 |
| 1x1 *fp 1 bd / 1 ba | 823 | Full machines | $1,533 |
| 1x1 *fp 1 bd / 1 ba | 765 | Full machines | $1,621 |
| 1x1 loft *fp 1 bd / 1 ba | 906 | Full machines | $1,939 |
| 2x2 *fp 2 bd / 2 ba | 1006 | Full machines | $1,638 |
| 2x2 *fp 2 bd / 2 ba | 1047 | Full machines | $1,657 |
| 2x2 *fp 2 bd / 2 ba | 1072 | Full machines | $1,749 |
| 2x2 *fp 2 bd / 2 ba | 1140 | Full machines | $1,769 |
Pricing checked July 7, 2026. Apartment pricing changes daily — treat these as starting points, and we'll confirm today's exact quote when you register.
Where it sits
3919 Essex Ln, Houston, TX. See it on our live map with every nearby option →
What to know before you tour
👍 What we like
- +Full-size washer/dryer in unit
- +Smaller community (135 units) — quieter than the mega-complexes
🚩 What we'd flag
- –Older build (1992) — ask about renovation status on the specific unit you're quoted
- –Plan for upfront fees: $60 application fee + $300 admin fee — have them ready so nothing slows your application down
The fine print
Fees & deposit
- Deposit: $175
- Application fee: $60
- Admin fee: $300
Utilities
Rent Plus electric, water, trash fp=Fireplace
Location
3919 Essex Ln, Houston, TX · Highland Village/Upper Kirby/West U
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The Essex House: your questions, answered
How much is rent at The Essex House?
1 bd units start around $1,351/mo; 2 bd units start around $1,638/mo. Pricing changes daily — register with 713 APTS (free) and we'll confirm today's rates and any specials.
What fees should I expect at The Essex House?
Deposit: $175. Application fee: $60. Admin fee: $300. Always confirm fees on your quote sheet — they can change.
Where is The Essex House located?
3919 Essex Ln, Houston, TX, in the Highland Village/Upper Kirby/West U area of Houston.
Does The Essex House have any specials right now?
$500 off 1st mo w/12+mo. Specials rotate — register with 713 APTS and we'll confirm what's active today.
How do I tour The Essex House with 713 APTS?
Sign up free, hit "Register me at this property," and we introduce you to the leasing office before you tour — a guest card with 713 APTS as your referral source, logged and time-stamped. The community knows you're working with us, your tour counts, and your locator can confirm today's pricing and specials for you.
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