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- 1–2 Bedrooms
- $1,250–$3,616Rent Pricing
- 644–1,267Square Feet
About The Gael
Enjoy a private community close to Highland Village shopping and just steps to Central Market! Located in the inner loop near River Oaks, The Gael & Essex House is right around the corner from Highland Village, Galleria and within steps on Central Market. We offer one and two bedrooms apartments that have been newly-renovated with granite countertops, espresso cabinets and a full stainless steel appliance package. Dive into our gorgeous sparkling pools and get your sweat in our 24 hour fitness center. We look forward to making your next home at The Gael & Essex House.
The Gael is located in the Afton Oaks Neighborhood and 77027 Zip code of Houston, TX. This community is professionally managed by Willow Bridge Property Company
Unique Features and Amenities
- 9' Ceilings
- Built-In Bookshelves*
- Close to Public Transportation
- customized Amenitiy Name
- Cyber Lounge
- Furnished apartments available
- Granite Countertops*
- Grilling Area
- Laminate Flooring*
- Outdoor Kitchen
- Pool Views*
- Resident Lounge
- Spin Room
- Stainless Steel Appliances*
- Yoga Studio
Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability
The Gael offers 1 to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,250 and having 644–1,267 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:
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Floorplan A1
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 644 sq ftCheapest 1 BedroomThis is the cheapest 1 Bedroom at this PropertyAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit $1,467 Available Now 3108 644 $175 $1,467 Available Now 5105 644 $175 $1,250 May 26, 2025 3210 644 $175 Model Amenities and Features
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- $1,250 - $2,654
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- $1,250 - $2,654
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- $175 deposit
Unit 3108 Rent and Fees
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- From $1,467
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- $175 deposit
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- $1,250 - $2,654
Unit 5105 Rent and Fees
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- $175 deposit
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- $1,250 - $2,654
Unit 3210 Rent and Fees
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- From $1,250
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- $175 deposit
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- $1,250 - $2,654
Apartment Model: A1From $1,2501 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 644 sq ftAvailable NowA1 - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: 3108Apartment Model: A1From $1,4671 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 644 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 5105Apartment Model: A1From $1,4671 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 644 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 3210Apartment Model: A1From $1,2501 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 644 sq ftAvailable May 26, 2025From $1,412
Floorplan A3
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 744 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit $1,465 Available Now 4104 744 $175 $1,527 Available Now 6103 744 $175 $1,538 May 13, 2025 3107 744 $175 Model Amenities and Features
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- $1,412 - $2,982
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- $1,465 - $2,982
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- $175 deposit
Unit 4104 Rent and Fees
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- From $1,465
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- $175 deposit
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- $1,412 - $2,982
Unit 6103 Rent and Fees
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- From $1,527
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- $175 deposit
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- $1,412 - $2,982
Unit 3107 Rent and Fees
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- From $1,538
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- $175 deposit
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- $1,412 - $2,982
Apartment Model: A3From $1,4121 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 744 sq ftAvailable NowA3 - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: 4104Apartment Model: A3From $1,4651 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 744 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 6103Apartment Model: A3From $1,5271 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 744 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 3107Apartment Model: A3From $1,5381 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 744 sq ftAvailable May 13, 2025From $1,567
Floorplan A4
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 809 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit $1,582 Available Now 1105 809 $175 $1,622 Available Now 3104 809 $175 $1,567 Available Now 5204 809 $175 Model Amenities and Features
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- $1,567 - $2,959
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- $1,567 - $2,907
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- $175 deposit
Unit 1105 Rent and Fees
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- From $1,582
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- $175 deposit
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- $1,567 - $2,959
Unit 3104 Rent and Fees
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- From $1,622
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- $175 deposit
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- $1,567 - $2,959
Unit 5204 Rent and Fees
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- From $1,567
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- $175 deposit
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- $1,567 - $2,959
Apartment Model: A4From $1,5671 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 809 sq ftAvailable NowA4 - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: 1105Apartment Model: A4From $1,5821 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 809 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 3104Apartment Model: A4From $1,6221 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 809 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 5204Apartment Model: A4From $1,5671 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 809 sq ftAvailable NowFloorplan A2
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit Unavailable A2 809 sq ft $175 Model Amenities and Features
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- $175 deposit
Apartment Model: A2Call For Rates1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 809 sq ftUnavailableA2 - Floorplan 1 Floorplan A5
1 Bed, 2 Baths, 831 sq ftLargest 1 BedroomThis is the largest 1 Bedroom at this PropertyModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit Unavailable A5 831 sq ft $175 Model Amenities and Features
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- $175 deposit
Apartment Model: A5Call For Rates1 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 831 sq ftUnavailableA5 - Floorplan 1 2 Bedrooms
Show Unavailable FloorplansFrom $1,799
Floorplan B1
2 Beds, 1 Bath, 927 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit $1,799 Available Now 6113 927 $175 Model Amenities and Features
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Unit 6113 Rent and Fees
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- From $1,799
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- $1,799 - $2,950
Apartment Model: B1From $1,7992 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 927 sq ftAvailable NowB1 - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: 6113Apartment Model: B1From $1,7992 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 927 sq ftAvailable NowFrom $1,824
Floorplan B3
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1048 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit $1,915 Available Now 6112 1048 $175 $1,824 Available Now 6304 1048 $175 $1,915 Available Now 6104 1048 $175 Model Amenities and Features
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- $1,824 - $3,146
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- $1,824 - $3,146
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- $175 deposit
Unit 6112 Rent and Fees
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- From $1,915
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- $175 deposit
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- $1,824 - $3,146
Unit 6304 Rent and Fees
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- From $1,824
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- $175 deposit
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- $1,824 - $3,146
Unit 6104 Rent and Fees
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- From $1,915
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- $175 deposit
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- $1,824 - $3,146
Apartment Model: B3From $1,8242 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1048 sq ftAvailable NowB3 - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: 6112Apartment Model: B3From $1,9152 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1048 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 6304Apartment Model: B3From $1,8242 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1048 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 6104Apartment Model: B3From $1,9152 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1048 sq ftAvailable NowFrom $1,844
Floorplan B2
2 Beds, 1 Bath, 1078 sq ftAvailable Jun 16Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit $1,844 June 16, 2025 2208 1078 $175 Model Amenities and Features
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Unit 2208 Rent and Fees
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- From $1,844
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- $175 deposit
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- $1,844 - $3,532
Apartment Model: B2From $1,8442 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 1078 sq ftAvailable June 16, 2025B2 - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: 2208Apartment Model: B2From $1,8442 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 1078 sq ftAvailable June 16, 2025From $1,743
Floorplan B4
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1095 sq ftCheapest 2 BedroomThis is the cheapest 2 Bedroom at this PropertyAvailable May 9Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit $1,743 May 9, 2025 5309 1095 $175 Model Amenities and Features
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Unit 5309 Rent and Fees
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- From $1,743
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- $175 deposit
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- $1,743 - $2,817
Apartment Model: B4From $1,7432 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1095 sq ftAvailable May 9, 2025B4 - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: 5309Apartment Model: B4From $1,7432 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1095 sq ftAvailable May 9, 2025From $1,806
Floorplan B5
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1156 sq ftAvailable May 29Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit $1,896 May 29, 2025 6110 1156 $175 $1,806 June 7, 2025 6301 1156 $175 $1,881 June 27, 2025 4201 1156 $175 Model Amenities and Features
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- Balcony
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- $1,806 - $3,616
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- $1,806 - $3,616
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- $175 deposit
Unit 6110 Rent and Fees
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- From $1,896
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- $175 deposit
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- $1,806 - $3,616
Unit 6301 Rent and Fees
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- From $1,806
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- $175 deposit
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- $1,806 - $3,616
Unit 4201 Rent and Fees
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- From $1,881
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- $175 deposit
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- $1,806 - $3,616
Apartment Model: B5From $1,8062 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1156 sq ftAvailable May 29, 2025B5 - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: 6110Apartment Model: B5From $1,8962 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1156 sq ftAvailable May 29, 2025Apartment Unit: 6301Apartment Model: B5From $1,8062 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1156 sq ftAvailable June 7, 2025Apartment Unit: 4201Apartment Model: B5From $1,8812 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1156 sq ftAvailable June 27, 2025Floorplan B6
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1161 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit Unavailable B6 1161 sq ft $175 Model Amenities and Features
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- Call For Rates
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- $175 deposit
Apartment Model: B6Call For Rates2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1161 sq ftUnavailableB6 - Floorplan 1 Floorplan B7
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1267 sq ftLargest 2 BedroomThis is the largest 2 Bedroom at this PropertyModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit Unavailable B7 1267 sq ft $175 Model Amenities and Features
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- $175 deposit
Apartment Model: B7Call For Rates2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1267 sq ftUnavailableB7 - Floorplan 1
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Property Information
- 210 Units
- 3 Stories
- Built in 1999
- View Property Website
Lease Terms
- 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Pet Policy - Cats and Dogs
- $20 Monthly Pet Rent
- $250 Deposit
Parking Fees & Info
Parking Covered Lot
- Covered Lot
Parking Other
- Other
3D Tours
Features and Amenities
Outdoor Features
- Courtyard
- Gated
Recreation and Fitness
- Fitness Center
- Bicycle Storage
- Pool
Interior Features
- Balcony

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- Shopping
- Colleges
- Schools
- Grocery
- Medical
- Parks
- Transportation

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Hours and Contact Info
Monday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
Tuesday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
Wednesday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
Thursday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
Friday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
Saturday | 10:00 am–5:00 pm |
Sunday | 1:00 pm–5:00 pm |
Getting Around
Walk Score®
85 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
51 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
48 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Gael
Where is The Gael located?
The Gael is located at 4000 Essex Ln near the Afton Oaks area of Houston, TX
What is the current rent range at The Gael?
1 Bedroom to 2 Bedroom Apartments at The Gael currently range from $1,250 to $3,616
When is the leasing office open?
- The office Hours for The Gael are
- Monday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
- Tuesday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
- Wednesday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
- Thursday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
- Friday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
- Saturday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
- Sunday 1:00 pm–5:00 pm
Are pets allowed?
Yes. Pets are allowed at The Gael. Call us today for info on moving here with your pet.
Lifestyle Ratings
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April 21, 2025Really nice and quiet complex. Great amenities. Nice neighborhood. Safe. Staff is prompt. Maintenance is wonderful! It is a great place to live.Review from Apartments.com
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April 20, 2025Great location in Houston. Really enjoy the pool and proximity to central market. Amenities are very nice. Usually maintenance is quick and timely.Review from Apartments.com
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April 10, 2025Awesome new neighborhood! Still the same as it was when I lived in the area as a child! Wonderful staff and amazing neighbors! No complaints at all.Property Manager Responded
April 11, 2025Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear you're enjoying the neighborhood and feel at home in our community. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we truly appreciate your feedback. Sincerely, The Gael Management Team
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March 11, 2025Not bad place to live but very outdated for the price. Hallways need to be pressure washed frequently. They will leaf blow frequently in the halls but it doesn’t do anything. Gym needs to be restocked with cleaning supplies and paper towels. It’s always empty and unable to clean the equipment after use. So I assume it’s always dirty.Property Manager Responded
March 16, 2025We understand your concerns about the upkeep of our community. We strive to maintain a clean and comfortable environment for all our residents. Your comments about the gym and hallways have been noted and will be addressed. We invite you to reach out to us at 1 832-299-1610 or Gaelmgr@willowbridgepc.com to discuss any further concerns you may have. Sincerely, The Gael Management Team
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February 28, 2025I absolutely love this place! The maintenance is awesome and all of the office staff are incredible. I would highly recommend this place to anyone I know!Property Manager Responded
March 1, 2025We're truly grateful for your positive feedback and recommendation. It's wonderful to hear that you're enjoying your experience with us, especially the maintenance and office team. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and motivate us to continue providing excellent service. Sincerely, The Gael Management Team
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December 4, 2024Awesome experience. I hope maintenance keeps improving. Neighborhood is really good, and the location es convenience. The staff is friendly and easy to deal with.Property Manager Responded
December 6, 2024We're grateful for your positive feedback. It's wonderful to hear that you've had an awesome experience with us and appreciate our location and friendly team. We're committed to continuous improvement, especially in areas like maintenance. Sincerely, The Gael Management Team
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August 15, 2024The process was very smooth. Everyone at the Gael was extremely helpful and made this move so much easier. The community is very nice and well kept, my apt was clean and ready to move in.Property Manager Responded
August 28, 2024We're grateful for your positive feedback. It's wonderful to hear that your move-in process was smooth and that our community met your expectations. We strive to maintain a welcoming and well-kept environment for all. Thank you for choosing us as your new home. Sincerely, The Gael Management Team
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August 14, 2024I really have enjoyed my time at the real so far. Very nice staff and great location. Nice neighbors. I don't think ive had a bad experience yet here. I think the only thing I'd like to change is a new trash system rather than leaving it out by our door. But, most people do properly take care of theirs bins, its just the smell.Property Manager Responded
August 28, 2024We're grateful for your positive feedback and are glad to hear that you're enjoying your time with us. Your suggestion regarding the trash system is noted and we'll certainly consider it as we continually strive to improve our community. If you have any other suggestions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us at 1 832-299-1610 or Gaelmgr@willowbridgepc.com. Sincerely, The Gael Management Team
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August 1, 2024I love the Gael! The management is awesome and the maintenance is awesome and even the trash guys are awesome!!! I highly recommend this complex to anyone wanting a quiet place to live!Property Manager Responded
August 12, 2024We're truly grateful for your positive feedback and recommendation. It's wonderful to hear that you're enjoying your experience with us and find our team to be awesome. We strive to create a peaceful and welcoming environment for all. Sincerely, The Gael Management Team
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April 10, 2024Closely connected to other businesses, like Central Market & Highland Village Mall. The property remains clean and well maintained by their service folks.Review from Apartments.com
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March 4, 2024Great location, nice environment. Convenient to shopping and dining. Spacious floor plans and accessible parking. The property staff are friendly and monthly community events.Review from Apartments.com
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March 2, 2024Lovely apartments. Very dog friendly with two small dog runs. Friendly and diverse neighbors. Great staff, shout out to the maintenance crew!!Review from Apartments.com
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Parks and Recreation
The Gael has 4 parks within 5.8 miles, including Hermann Park, Reliant Stadium and Reliant Park Arena, Minute Maid Park, and Super Happy Fun Land.
Restaurants and Dining
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The Gael has 5 shopping centers within 0.4 miles.
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Rental Price Ranges in the Area
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Houston Studio Apartments | $1,279 | $354 | $7,263 |
Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,473 | $367 | $10,000+ |
Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,864 | $250 | $10,000+ |
Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,355 | $613 | $10,000+ |
Houston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,572 | $820 | $10,000+ |
Houston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,941 | $835 | $10,000+ |
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