SoHo Court strikes an elegant balance between contemporary luxury and classic style in a prime SoHo location. With a suite of amenities to rival those of any luxury rental apartment building in SoHo and gracious, spacious modern rental apartments, it's little wonder that the apartments for rent at SoHo Court rank among the most desirable rental apartments in SoHo.

• Studio Apartmentsfrom $4,250
• 1 Bedroom Apartmentsfrom $4,995
• 2 Bedroom Apartmentsfrom $7,995

Since 2001, Nolita has had a newly constructed luxury rental building on the block, and that is 227 Mulberry Street. The 7-floor structure with 52 apartment units epitomizes the meaning of luxury, offering polished finishes and top-of-the-line fixtures. Immediate subway access allows residents to easily choose between Nolita’s soothing solitude and the dynamism of New York, making 227 Mulberry Street a crossroads of both the peace and excitement that the island is home to.

• 1 Bedroom Apartmentsfrom $5,250
• 2 Bedroom Apartmentsfrom $5,500

Designed by Herald Square architects DeLemos & Cordes in 1896, 640 Broadway is a top-tier luxury rental. The building is located in the Noho Historic District at the corner of Broadway and Bleeker, a place that once housed artists and aristocrats. Their influence is evident in every section of Noho, which uniquely combines aesthetic grandeur with contemporary pleasures. 640 Broadway is comprised of 21 residential units, nine of which are available for rent. Included in this number is a duplex penthouse which boasts a roof deck of 1,000 square feet. The building connects to 12 retail stores that offer homeowners access to galleries, quaint bistros, high fashion markets and boutiques. 640 Broadway is currently in the midst of renovation, a project which will add a Crosby Street entrance that leads to a number of three bedroom and three bathroom lofts. Those rentals are set to hit the market in 2013.

• 1 Bedroom Apartmentsfrom $11,500

56 Spring Street, located in Manhattan's Nolita neighborhood is a 7-story low-rise that officially launched in 2010. The building's Nolita location puts residents in the middle of the bustling neighborhood's famous landmarks, including St. Patrick's Cathedral.

The Soho Abbey at 284 Mott Street is a ten-story, pre-war luxury rental building that contains 162 spacious apartments that come in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom sizes. The building, which is spread over Mott, Houston and Elizabeth streets, is an impressive looking structure in the Soho neighborhood, and the Abbey’s apartments are as striking as its exterior.

• Studio Apartmentsfrom $4,095
• 2 Bedroom Apartmentsfrom $5,495

Constructed in 2006, 40 Bond St. stands as a treasure of Noho at 11 stories and contains 26 luxury apartments designed by the world-famous architect Herzong de Meuron. The apartments at 40 Bond St, built with 11 foot-high ceilings, Austrian-style wood flooring and walls and terraces and fireplaces in many units reinvent the luxury loft apartment. Building amenities include valet parking, a full gym as well as spa and housekeeping services to all tenants.

652 Broadway is a 12-story co-op apartment building located in the NoHo area of Manhattan. This pre-war building contains 17 units that feature oak floors, modern furnishings and appliances, open layouts, large windows, 10’ ceilings and some units have private terraces. Amenities of 652 Broadway include a roof deck, private storage and on-site laundry.

In the desirable neighborhood of Noho sits 27 Bleeker St, a prewar loft building that has a historical feel with a modern touch. The brick facade with cast iron columns command power on the street, which is a quiet residential one among the hustle and bustle of downtown.