The Gael
4000 Essex Ln,
Houston,
TX
77027
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855-949-1886
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$1,388 - $4,280
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Bedrooms
1 - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
644 - 1,267 sq ft
The Gael
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- Pool
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- Balcony
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A1
$1,388 – $3,294
1 Bed
1 Bath
644 Sq Ft
3 Available units
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Unit 2105price $1,388square feet 644availibility Now
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Unit 5105price $1,428square feet 644availibility Now
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Unit 3110price $1,428square feet 644availibility Now
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$1,432 – $3,472
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1 Bath
744 Sq Ft
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Unit 4203price $1,432square feet 744availibility Now
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Unit 1109price $1,511square feet 744availibility Now
A4
$1,440 – $3,333
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809 Sq Ft
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Unit 2103price $1,440square feet 809availibility Now
B4
$1,771 – $3,980
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,095 Sq Ft
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Unit 1107price $1,819square feet 1,095availibility Now
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Unit 5109price $1,771square feet 1,095availibility May 25
B3
$1,821 – $3,651
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,048 Sq Ft
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Unit 6112price $1,821square feet 1,048availibility Now
B7
$1,858 – $3,717
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,267 Sq Ft
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Unit 4302price $1,858square feet 1,267availibility Now
B1
$1,597 – $3,594
2 Beds
1 Bath
927 Sq Ft
2 Available units
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Unit 6213price $1,724square feet 927availibility Apr 27
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Unit 7204price $1,597square feet 927availibility May 21
B5
$1,746 – $4,280
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,156 Sq Ft
4 Available units
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Unit 2101price $1,873square feet 1,156availibility Apr 29
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Unit 5101price $1,913square feet 1,156availibility May 13
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Unit 6101price $1,746square feet 1,156availibility May 25
A1
$1,388 – $3,294
1 Bed
1 Bath
644 Sq Ft
3 Available units
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Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit 2105price $1,388square feet 644availibility Now
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Unit 5105price $1,428square feet 644availibility Now
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Unit 3110price $1,428square feet 644availibility Now
A3
$1,432 – $3,472
1 Bed
1 Bath
744 Sq Ft
4 Available units
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Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit 4203price $1,432square feet 744availibility Now
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Unit 3107price $1,511square feet 744availibility Now
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Unit 1109price $1,511square feet 744availibility Now
A4
$1,440 – $3,333
1 Bed
1 Bath
809 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
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Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit 2103price $1,440square feet 809availibility Now
B4
$1,771 – $3,980
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,095 Sq Ft
2 Available units
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Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit 1107price $1,819square feet 1,095availibility Now
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Unit 5109price $1,771square feet 1,095availibility May 25
B3
$1,821 – $3,651
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,048 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit 6112price $1,821square feet 1,048availibility Now
B7
$1,858 – $3,717
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,267 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit 4302price $1,858square feet 1,267availibility Now
B1
$1,597 – $3,594
2 Beds
1 Bath
927 Sq Ft
2 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit 6213price $1,724square feet 927availibility Apr 27
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Unit 7204price $1,597square feet 927availibility May 21
B5
$1,746 – $4,280
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,156 Sq Ft
4 Available units
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Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit 2101price $1,873square feet 1,156availibility Apr 29
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Unit 5101price $1,913square feet 1,156availibility May 13
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Unit 6101price $1,746square feet 1,156availibility May 25
* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out.View Fees and Policies for details.
Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
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.
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Dogs
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Dog DepositCharged per pet.$250
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Dog RentCharged per pet.$20 / mo
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Cats
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Cat DepositCharged per pet.$250
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Cat RentCharged per pet.$20 / mo
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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.
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Lease Options
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3 - 13 Month Leases
Property Information
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Built in 1999
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210 units/3 stories
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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 an apartment community located in Harris County and the 77027 ZIP Code.
Unique Features
- 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
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Gated
Bicycle Storage
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Bicycle Storage
- Gated
- Courtyard
Apartment Features
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
4000 Essex Ln,
Houston,
TX
77027
Located a few minutes west of downtown Houston along Interstate 610 and Interstate 69, Afton Oaks is one of H-Town’s most lavish, upscale residential communities. The neighborhood offers luxury high-rise apartments, spacious townhomes, and large houses.
The perfect haven for the stylish and chic, Afton Oaks is quite literally surrounded by retail centers. Just west of the neighborhood, residents have quick access to one of Houston’s most popular malls, the Galleria, a huge commercial center with high-end stores, ice-skating, and dining. If you want something even closer to home, the River Oaks District and Highland Village are on the northern border of the community. River Oaks District offers luxury designer brands from Giuseppe Zanotti to Moncler to Hermès. River Oaks also houses IPIC Houston, an upscale cinema with gourmet food and plush seating. Highland Village offers name-brand stores and department stores.
Learn more about living in Afton Oaks
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Afton Oaks | Houston, TX | |
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| Studio | $1,323 | $1,080 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,707 | $1,184 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,311 | $1,505 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $4,591 | $1,936 |
Amenities
- Gated
- Courtyard
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Bicycle Storage
- 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
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
Expenses
Recurring
Cat Rent
$20
Dog Rent
$20
One-Time
Cat Deposit
$250
Dog Deposit
$250
Office Hours
855-949-1886
| Monday | 8:30am - 5:30pm |
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| Tuesday | 8:30am - 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 5:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 5:30pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 1pm - 5pm |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 20 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.3 mi |
The Gael is within 20 minutes or 1.0 miles from The Art Institute of Houston. It is also near University of St Thomas and Rice University.
Schools
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
849 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Houston include Dryden/Tmc Stn Nb, located 4.6 miles from The Gael. The Gael is near William P Hobby, located 16.9 miles or 30 minutes away, and George Bush Intcntl/Houston, located 26.7 miles or 34 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.1 mi | |
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.2 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.7 mi |
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Drive: | 12 min | 6.3 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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William P Hobby
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Drive: | 30 min | 16.9 mi |
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George Bush Intcntl/Houston
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Drive: | 34 min | 26.7 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
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Traffic
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
The Gael has 3 shopping centers within 0.3 mile, which is about a 6-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.9 mi |
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Nature Discovery Center
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi |
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Lowrey Arboretum
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.1 mi |
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Memorial Park and Golf Course
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.3 mi |
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Houston Maritime Museum
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.5 mi |
The Gael has 5 parks within 4.5 miles, including Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, Nature Discovery Center, and Memorial Park and Golf Course.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.7 mi |
The Gael has 3 hospitals within 4.7 miles, the nearest is Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire which is 3.8 miles away and a 8 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 43 min | 30.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 72 min | 55.9 mi |
The Gael is 30.4 miles from Lyndon B Johnson Space Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Pelican Spit Military Reservation.
The Gael Photos
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Does The Gael have in-unit laundry?
The Gael does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.
What utilities are included in rent at The Gael?
Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.
Is parking available at The Gael?
Parking is available at The Gael. Contact this property for details.
Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?
The Gael has one to two-bedrooms with rent ranges from $1,388/mo. to $4,280/mo.
Is The Gael pet-friendly?
Yes, The Gael welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.
How much income do I need to rent at The Gael?
A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $1,388 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $55,520 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.
Does The Gael have move-in specials?
The Gael is offering Specials for eligible applicants, with rental rates starting at $1,388.
Does The Gael offer Matterport 3D tours?
Yes! The Gael offers 7 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.
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.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
4000 Essex Ln
Houston, TX 77027