713 APTS editorial review · Updated July 2026
The Gael Review
Here's our honest take on The Gael — 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.
The quick take
The Gael is an apartment community in Highland Village/Upper Kirby/West U, built in 1999 with 210 units. Current pricing runs 1 bd from $1,231, 2 bd from $1,474. Right now the property is offering: $1000 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
🎉 $1000 off 1st mo w/12+mo
Pricing & floorplans
1 bd
$1,231 from
644–831 sq ft
2 bd
$1,474 from
927–1267 sq ft
12 units available right now · 12 coming up
Actual apartments with actual move-in dates, from the community's availability feed (checked July 9).
| Unit | Sq ft | Move-in | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| #3103 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 644 | Now | $1,412 |
| #1106 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 644 | Now | $1,412 |
| #3110 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 644 | Now | $1,441 |
| #4104 A3 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 744 | Now | $1,470 |
| #1109 A3 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 744 | Now | $1,505 |
| #7105 A3 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 744 | Now | $1,530 |
| #6213 B1 · 2 bd / 1 ba | 927 | Now | $1,544 |
| #3302 B5 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1156 | Now | $1,700 |
| #6101 B5 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1156 | Now | $1,714 |
| #5109 B4 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1095 | Now | $1,738 |
| #3102 B5 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1156 | Now | $1,790 |
| #2307 B1 · 2 bd / 1 ba | 927 | Now | $1,480 |
| #5108 B4 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1095 | Aug 2 | $1,855 |
| #6104 B3 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1048 | Aug 4 | $1,857 |
| #3210 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 644 | Aug 13 | $1,241 |
| #7102 B1 · 2 bd / 1 ba | 927 | Aug 17 | $1,559 |
| #1308 B6 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1161 | Aug 25 | $1,663 |
| #6105 A3 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 744 | Aug 28 | $1,538 |
| #7109 B5 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1156 | Aug 31 | $1,870 |
| #7212 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 644 | Sep 1 | $1,303 |
| #1108 B4 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1095 | Sep 2 | $1,862 |
| #1101 A3 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 744 | Sep 7 | $1,443 |
| #2202 B5 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1156 | Sep 11 | $1,762 |
| #3104 A4 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 809 | Oct 6 | Ask us |
Underlined units link to their floorplan page — the others don't have a plan diagram from the community yet. Ask us and we'll chase it down.
All floorplans & layouts
| Plan | Sq ft | W/D | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba▾ view layout | 644 | Full machines | $1,231 |
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba▾ view layout | 809 | Full machines | $1,381 |
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba▾ view layout | 744 | Full machines | $1,426 |
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba | 831 | Full machines | $1,769 |
| 2x1 2 bd / 1 ba | 1078 | Full machines | $1,474 |
| 2x1 2 bd / 1 ba▾ view layout | 927 | Full machines | $1,474 |
| 2x2 2 bd / 2 ba | 1161 | Full machines | $1,663 |
| 2x2 2 bd / 2 ba▾ view layout | 1156 | Full machines | $1,693 |
| 2x2 2 bd / 2 ba▾ view layout | 1095 | Full machines | $1,731 |
| 2x2 2 bd / 2 ba▾ view layout | 1048 | Full machines | $1,857 |
| 2x2 2 bd / 2 ba | 1267 | Full machines | $1,865 |
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
4000 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
- +Genuinely budget-friendly — pricing starts around $1,231
🚩 What we'd flag
- –Older build (1999) — 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
Location
4000 Essex Ln, Houston, TX · Highland Village/Upper Kirby/West U
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The Gael: your questions, answered
How much is rent at The Gael?
1 bd units start around $1,231/mo; 2 bd units start around $1,474/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 Gael?
Deposit: $175. Application fee: $60. Admin fee: $300. Always confirm fees on your quote sheet — they can change.
Where is The Gael located?
4000 Essex Ln, Houston, TX, in the Highland Village/Upper Kirby/West U area of Houston.
Does The Gael have any specials right now?
$1000 off 1st mo w/12+mo. Specials rotate — register with 713 APTS and we'll confirm what's active today.
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