713 APTS review · Updated September 2026
The Gael Apartments Review
Here's our honest take on The Gael: current pricing, real fees, what we like, and the questions worth asking on your tour. Reviewed by 713 APTS, Houston apartment locators. If it makes your list, register with us before you tour.
The quick take
The Gael is an apartment community in Highland Village/Upper Kirby/West U, built in 1999 with 210 units. Current pricing ranges from $1,386 for 1 bd to $1,865 for 2 bd. The community is currently advertising: $1000 off 1st mo w/12+mo. See what we like, what we would flag, and the questions worth asking before you tour.
Market context: starting prices across the 69 Highland Village/Upper Kirby/West U communities we track typically run $1,175–$1,601, and The Gael's $1,386 starting price sits inside that range.
Current special
🎉 $1000 off 1st mo w/12+mo
Pricing & floorplans
1 bd
$1,386 from
644–831 sq ft
2 bd
$1,547 from
927–1267 sq ft
22 units on file · 17 listed as available now
Unit details and move-in dates on file.
Latest successful availability check: August 20. Ask us to verify what's open.
| Unit | Sq ft | Move-in on file | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1106 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 644 | Now | $1,366 |
| #3103 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 644 | Now | $1,366 |
| #3207 A3 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 744 | Now | $1,400 |
| #5309 B4 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1095 | Now | $1,574 |
| #7301 B5 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1156 | Now | $1,583 |
| #6213 B1 · 2 bd / 1 ba | 927 | Now | $1,609 |
| #3102 B5 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1156 | Now | $1,677 |
| #5108 B4 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1095 | Now | $1,769 |
| #6104 B3 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1048 | Now | $1,787 |
| #7109 B5 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1156 | Now | $1,800 |
| #1201 A3 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 744 | Now | $1,400 |
| #1308 B6 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1161 | Now | $1,593 |
| #7212 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 644 | Now | $1,280 |
| #1108 B4 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1095 | Now | $1,785 |
| #1101 A3 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 744 | Now | $1,419 |
| #3301 B5 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1156 | Now | $1,583 |
| #2202 B5 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1156 | Now | $1,685 |
| #1302 A4 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 809 | Sep 29 | $1,466 |
| #4304 A3 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 744 | Oct 1 | $1,369 |
| #3104 A4 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 809 | Oct 6 | $1,590 |
| #5307 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 644 | Oct 8 | $1,345 |
| #7310 A3 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 744 | Oct 18 | $1,323 |
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 | 744 | Full machines | $1,386 |
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba | 644 | Full machines | $1,408 |
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba | 809 | Full machines | $1,421 |
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba | 831 | Full machines | $1,613 |
| 2x2 2 bd / 2 ba | 1095 | Full machines | $1,547 |
| 2x2 2 bd / 2 ba | 1156 | Full machines | $1,555 |
| 2x2 2 bd / 2 ba | 1161 | Full machines | $1,565 |
| 2x1 2 bd / 1 ba | 927 | Full machines | $1,707 |
| 2x1 2 bd / 1 ba | 1078 | Full machines | $1,707 |
| 2x2 2 bd / 2 ba | 1048 | Full machines | $1,722 |
| 2x2 2 bd / 2 ba | 1267 | Full machines | $1,865 |
Pricing checked September 13, 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
- +Standouts here: a pool, a fitness center, and gated entry
- +Managed by Willow Bridge Prop Co, so you know who runs the place before you tour
📝 Questions to ask on your tour
- 1.Fees listed here: $60 application fee + $300 admin fee. Ask if either is waived or credited right now, and whether the admin fee is refundable if you are not approved.
- 2.The deposit is listed as $175. Ask for your total move-in number in writing: deposit, fees, first month, and any required renters insurance.
- 3.Which lease lengths get the best rate? The same unit can price very differently at 6, 12, or 15 months, so have them run a couple of options.
- 4.Electric, water, trash are added on top of the rent price. Ask which utilities you set up yourself and what they run in an average month.
- 5.Is the exact unit you were quoted ready by your move-in date, and how long will they hold it while you decide?
The fine print
Community fees & deposit
Paid to The Gael, not to 713 APTS.
- Deposit: $175
- Application fee: $60
- Admin fee: $300
Utilities
Rent + 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 $1,386/mo; 2 bd units start around $1,547/mo. Pricing changes daily, so 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.
How do I tour The Gael with 713 APTS?
Sign up and hit "Register me at this property." Your locator receives your details and handles registration with the leasing office before you tour, with 713 APTS as your referral source. Check your Tours page for the latest status, and your locator can confirm today's pricing and specials for you.
What does registering mean?
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What happens when I click register?
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