How Much Does a Micro Market Cost a Property?

Every property manager asks the same first question when a resident or board member brings up adding a micro market: what's this going to cost us? The honest answer, at least for a fully managed model, is nothing upfront.

The upfront cost: $0

EasyPeasy covers the equipment, installation, and setup entirely. There's no capital expense for the building, no lease-to-own arrangement, and nothing added to the reserve fund conversation.

What "fully managed" actually covers

• Installation and setup — handled start to finish by our team, with a quick site assessment beforehand.
• Weekly restocking — inventory managed and refreshed on a regular schedule, no involvement from building staff required.
• Maintenance and repairs — if something breaks, it's on us, not your maintenance team's ticket queue.
• Payment processing and resident support — billing questions and payment issues go to EasyPeasy, not the front desk.
• Liability insurance — full coverage included, so it's not an added line item on the building's policy.

What it costs residents — not the building

Residents pay per item when they tap to check out, the same way they'd pay for anything else. The building itself isn't billed per transaction, per resident, or per month for the service.

What property managers are actually saying yes to

In practice, adding a micro market is closer to approving a new amenity photo for the listing than it is to approving a capital project. There's a site assessment, a short install window (typically 8–10 weeks from agreement to go-live), and then it runs itself. See our full Property Manager's Checklist for what to check before signing anything with any vendor.

How to get a quote

We do a quick assessment of your building's lobby or common area, confirm power and space requirements, and give you a straightforward answer on fit and timeline — no obligation, no pressure.