




- Student Housing
- 1–2 Bedrooms
- $1,307-$5,022 Pricing
- 644–1,267 Square Feet
Rent Specials
Up to $1000 off 1st month! Call Today!
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

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- (833) 351-1889
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Office Hours
| Monday | 8:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Sunday | 1:00 pm–5:00 pm |
Floorplan Pricing and Availability
The Gael offers 1 to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,307 and having 644–1,267 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft View Details $1,398 Available Now 3103 644 $1,414 Available Now 1106 644 $1,307 September 1, 2026 7212 644 Model Amenities and Features
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- $1,307 - $2,937
Current Available Pricing
- $1,307 - $1,414
Unit 3103 Rent and Fees
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- $1,398
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- $1,307 - $2,937
Unit 1106 Rent and Fees
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- $1,414
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- $1,307 - $2,937
Unit 7212 Rent and Fees
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- $1,307
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- $1,307 - $2,937
Apartment Model: A1From $1,3071 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 644 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
A1 - Floorplan Apartment Unit: 3103Apartment Model: A1$1,3981 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 644 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 1106Apartment Model: A1$1,4141 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 644 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 7212Apartment Model: A1$1,3071 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 644 sq ftAvailable September 1, 2026Floorplan A3
From $1,396
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 744 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft View Details $1,455 Available Now 4104 744 $1,427 August 3, 2026 3207 744 $1,446 September 6, 2026 1101 744 Model Amenities and Features
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- $1,396 - $3,123
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- $1,427 - $1,455
Unit 4104 Rent and Fees
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- $1,455
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- $1,396 - $3,123
Unit 3207 Rent and Fees
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- $1,427
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- $1,396 - $3,123
Unit 1101 Rent and Fees
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- $1,446
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- $1,396 - $3,123
Apartment Model: A3From $1,3961 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 744 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
A3 - Floorplan Apartment Unit: 4104Apartment Model: A3$1,4551 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 744 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 3207Apartment Model: A3$1,4271 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 744 sq ftAvailable August 3, 2026Apartment Unit: 1101Apartment Model: A3$1,4461 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 744 sq ftAvailable September 6, 2026Floorplan A4
From $1,475
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 809 sq ftAvailable Aug 18Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft View Details $1,475 August 18, 2026 7108 809 $1,493 September 29, 2026 1302 809 $1,617 October 6, 2026 3104 809 Model Amenities and Features
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- $1,475 - $3,478
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- $1,475 - $1,617
Unit 7108 Rent and Fees
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- $1,475
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- $1,475 - $3,478
Unit 1302 Rent and Fees
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- $1,493
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- $1,475 - $3,478
Unit 3104 Rent and Fees
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- $1,617
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- $1,475 - $3,478
Apartment Model: A4From $1,4751 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 809 sq ftAvailable August 18, 2026![]()
A4 - Floorplan Apartment Unit: 7108Apartment Model: A4$1,4751 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 809 sq ftAvailable August 18, 2026Apartment Unit: 1302Apartment Model: A4$1,4931 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 809 sq ftAvailable September 29, 2026Apartment Unit: 3104Apartment Model: A4$1,6171 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 809 sq ftAvailable October 6, 2026Floorplan A2
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability A2 809 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
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Apartment Model: A2Call For Rates1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 809 sq ftUnavailable![]()
A2 - Floorplan 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 Call for Availability A5 831 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
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Apartment Model: A5Call For Rates1 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 831 sq ftUnavailable![]()
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2 Beds, 1 Bath, 927 sq ftAvailable NowCheapest 2 BedroomThis is the cheapest 2 Bedroom at this PropertyModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $1,570 Available Now 6213 927 Model Amenities and Features
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- $1,570
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- $1,570 - $3,362
Apartment Model: B1From $1,5702 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 927 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
B1 - Floorplan Apartment Unit: 6213Apartment Model: B1$1,5702 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 927 sq ftAvailable NowFloorplan B5
From $1,613
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1156 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft View Details $1,722 Available Now 3102 1156 $1,613 August 16, 2026 7301 1156 $1,830 August 31, 2026 7109 1156 Model Amenities and Features
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- $1,613 - $5,022
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- $1,613 - $1,830
Unit 3102 Rent and Fees
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- $1,722
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- $1,613 - $5,022
Unit 7301 Rent and Fees
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- $1,613
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- $1,613 - $5,022
Unit 7109 Rent and Fees
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- $1,830
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- $1,613 - $5,022
Apartment Model: B5From $1,6132 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1156 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
B5 - Floorplan Apartment Unit: 3102Apartment Model: B5$1,7222 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1156 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 7301Apartment Model: B5$1,6132 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1156 sq ftAvailable August 16, 2026Apartment Unit: 7109Apartment Model: B5$1,8302 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1156 sq ftAvailable August 31, 2026Floorplan B4
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2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1095 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft View Details $1,815 Available Now 5108 1095 $1,822 September 2, 2026 1108 1095 Model Amenities and Features
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- High Speed Internet Access
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- $1,815 - $4,979
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- $1,815 - $1,822
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- High Speed Internet Access
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- $1,815
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- $1,815 - $4,979
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- High Speed Internet Access
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- $1,822
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- $1,815 - $4,979
Apartment Model: B4From $1,8152 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1095 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
B4 - Floorplan Apartment Unit: 5108Apartment Model: B4$1,8152 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1095 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 1108Apartment Model: B4$1,8222 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1095 sq ftAvailable September 2, 2026Floorplan B3
From $1,817
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1048 sq ftAvailable Aug 4Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $1,817 August 4, 2026 6104 1048 Model Amenities and Features
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- $1,817
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- $1,817 - $4,537
Apartment Model: B3From $1,8172 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1048 sq ftAvailable August 4, 2026![]()
B3 - Floorplan Apartment Unit: 6104Apartment Model: B3$1,8172 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1048 sq ftAvailable August 4, 2026Floorplan B6
From $1,623
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1161 sq ftAvailable Aug 25Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $1,623 August 25, 2026 1308 1161 Model Amenities and Features
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- $1,623
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- $1,623 - $4,087
Apartment Model: B6From $1,6232 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1161 sq ftAvailable August 25, 2026![]()
B6 - Floorplan Apartment Unit: 1308Apartment Model: B6$1,6232 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1161 sq ftAvailable August 25, 2026Floorplan B2
2 Beds, 1 Bath, 1078 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability B2 1078 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
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Apartment Model: B2Call For Rates2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 1078 sq ftUnavailable![]()
B2 - Floorplan 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 Call for Availability B7 1267 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
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Apartment Model: B7Call For Rates2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1267 sq ftUnavailable![]()
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Property Information
- 210 Units
- 3 Stories
- Built in 1999
Lease Terms
- 3 - 13 mo
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
Other Fees and Policies
Pet Fees
- Cat
- Cat DepositiCharged per Pet.$250.00
- Cat RentiCharged Per Pet.$20.00/mo
- Dog
- Dog DepositiCharged per Pet.$250.00
- Dog RentiCharged Per Pet.$20.00/mo
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Parking Info and Fees
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Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Features and Amenities
Community Features
- Corporate Housing
Outdoor Features
- Courtyard
- Gated
Recreation and Fitness
- Fitness Center
- Bicycle Storage
- Pool
Interior Features
- Balcony
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning

Map
- Shopping
- Colleges
- Grocery
- Medical
- Parks
- Transportation

Map
Getting Around
80 / 100 Very Walkable
50 / 100 Some public transit
60 / 100 Moderately bikeable
70 / 100 Moderately car friendly
Getting to Know the Area
90 / 100 Restaurants
80 / 100 Cafes
90 / 100 Nightlife
90 / 100 Shopping
70 / 100 Parks
30 / 100 Noise Level
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 $1,307 to $1,837
When is the leasing office open?
- The office Hours for The Gael are
- Monday 8:30 am–5:30 pm
- Tuesday 8:30 am–5:30 pm
- Wednesday 8:30 am–5:30 pm
- Thursday 8:30 am–5:30 pm
- Friday 8:30 am–5:30 pm
- Saturday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
- Sunday 1:00 pm–5:00 pm
Are pets allowed?
Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets
Are there any rent specials?
The current rent special at The Gael is: Up to $1000 off 1st month! Call Today!.
Renters Reviews and Ratings
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Nearby Schools
School at St George Place
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Points of Interest
Time and distance from The Gael.
Arts Museums and Landmarks
Big Box and Retail
Target
Macy's
Petsmart
Colleges and Universities
The Art Institute of Houston
Groceries
Heb
Whole Foods
Kroger
Hospitals
Behavioral Hospital Of Bellaire
Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center
Houston Methodist Hospital
Parks and Recreation
Reliant Stadium and Reliant Park Arena
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
Shopping Centers
The Gael has 5 shopping centers within 0.4 miles.
Transit Stations
Nearby Neighborhoods
Rental Price Ranges in the Area
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Studio Apartments | $1,310 | $305 | $5,262 |
| Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,360 | $350 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,744 | $567 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,333 | $686 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,931 | $649 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,280 | $835 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,462 | $2,750 | $10,000+ |
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