Gables Upper Kirby

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Gables Upper Kirby

2305 W Alabama St., Houston, TX 77098
(43 Reviews)
$1,800 - $4,354/mo
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Floor Plans & Pricing

Studio

3S1

Studio, 1 Bath | 570 sq. ft.

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3S1A

Studio, 1 Bath | 589 sq. ft.

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1 Bedroom

3A1

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 840 sq. ft.

$1,800 - $2,880

2 Available Units

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3A2

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 857 sq. ft.

$1,880 - $2,833

1 Available Unit

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3S1L

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 771 sq. ft.

$1,935 - $3,543

1 Available Unit

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3A1C

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 897 sq. ft.

$1,990 - $3,062

1 Available Unit

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2A2

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1,019 sq. ft.

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3A2AL

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1,122 sq. ft.

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3S2L

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 926 sq. ft.

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3S2

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 627 sq. ft.

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3S3

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 705 sq. ft.

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3S1L2

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 761 sq. ft.

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3A1B

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 880 sq. ft.

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3S1L-1

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 949 sq. ft.

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2A1

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 850 sq. ft.

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3A3

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1,096 sq. ft.

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3S1L2-1

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 761 sq. ft.

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2 Bedrooms

2B2

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,423 sq. ft.

$2,472 - $3,914

3 Available Units

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3B3

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,198 sq. ft.

$2,240 - $3,669

2 Available Units

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3A1L

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,104 sq. ft.

$2,265 - $3,779

1 Available Unit

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2B1A

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,313 sq. ft.

$2,665 - $4,067

1 Available Unit

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3A3L

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,444 sq. ft.

$2,840 - $4,354

1 Available Unit

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3B2L

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,543 sq. ft.

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3B2B

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,210 sq. ft.

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3A1LA

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,116 sq. ft.

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2B1D

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,344 sq. ft.

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2B1

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,278 sq. ft.

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3A2L

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,122 sq. ft.

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3B2B-1

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,210 sq. ft.

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3B2

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,170 sq. ft.

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3B1L

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,397 sq. ft.

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3B1

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,059 sq. ft.

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3A1LC

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,160 sq. ft.

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Gables Upper Kirby Reviews

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Marksm93

Resident ā€¢ 2020 - 2022

4/15/2022

Horrible Apartment Community

Iā€™m not one to write reviews, but I hope this helps anyone considering moving inā€” Aside from maintenance and staff being kind, the state of the apartment community is terrible and DO NOT recommend anyone considering moving in to make this a residence of choice.ā€¦Ā See More >
    Manager

    4/21/2022

    Gables Upper Kirby
    While we are happy to hear that you find our team friendly and reliable, we are disheartened to read about other aspects of our community you find disappointing. We are sorry about any inconvenience you've experienced involving the fire alarms and are working to resolve this once and for all. And it seems a reminder is in order for our residents to make sure and pick up after their pets! Please feel free to contact our team about any other areas that need addressing at upperkirby@gables.com.
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    Brook_K

    Resident ā€¢ 2021 - 2022

    1/15/2022

    Gables UK is excellent. Quiet. Spacious. City living at its finest! With a couple shortcomings you should be fine with. Just thought I would let yā€™all know! There are two elevators in this complex. One, is broken at least 3-4 times a month for atā€¦Ā See More >
      Manager

      1/18/2022

      Gables Upper Kirby
      Thank you for your 4-star review, Brook! We are glad to know that you enjoy our quiet environment and appreciate the spaciousness of your home. Thank you, too, for alerting us to your concerns about the functionality of the elevators and washing machines. We want all our amenities to be functional and convenient, and resident feedback like yours helps us achieve that goal. When you have a moment, please email us at upperkirby@gables.com so we can discuss your experience further.
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      anonymous

      Resident ā€¢ 2018 - 2020

      10/27/2020

      Happy to be apart of the community. Great location. Staff is amazing. Close to our favorite shops and restaurants. Easy access to the freeway. I once worked here, and now I'm just another happy resident! :)ā€¦Ā See More >
        Manager

        10/29/2020

        Gables Upper Kirby
        Thank you for your outstanding review! We are pleased to know that you are happy to be a part of our community and that our location works so perfectly for you. Thank you, too, for sharing your appreciation for our staff. We appreciate you too!
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        anonymous

        Resident ā€¢ 2020

        10/1/2020

        I moved to Houston in mid August to this complex and it's been great. I really enjoy living here and the staff is super nice! Everything is always kept clean and it's relatively quiet for the most part!ā€¦Ā See More >
          Manager

          10/3/2020

          Gables Upper Kirby
          Thank you for the lovely review! It is fantastic to hear that our wonderful team and pristine environment make our community a great fit for you.
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          olhsia

          Resident ā€¢ 2020

          8/6/2020

          I am just moving into the Gables Upper Kirby! My experience with the staff has been excellent--they have all been very informative and helpful every step of the way (huge shout out to Olga!). The apartment and grounds are beautiful--I am especially pleased by theā€¦Ā See More >
            Manager

            8/11/2020

            Gables Upper Kirby
            We truly appreciate your outstanding review. Olga is humbled by your kind comments. Thank you! We are happy to know you enjoy our luxury apartments, convenient parcel service, and well-kempt location. Thank you for choosing us!
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            anonymous

            Resident ā€¢ 2020

            3/12/2020

            Great location and prompt maintenance service! Management staff are always willing to help and we love it. Only downside is elevator being broken often on but it gets fixed pretty soon. There are 3 buildings total. Phase 1 is the oldest building and phase 2ā€¦Ā See More >
              Manager

              3/17/2020

              Gables Upper Kirby
              Thank you for your complimentary review of our community! We are thrilled that you have had a positive experience with our prime location, prompt maintenance, and our hardworking team. We want you to be completely satisfied, though, and we hope that you won't hesitate to reach out to our team if we can be of assistance with further community upkeep. Thank you for choosing us!
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              Coralamb

              Resident ā€¢ 2020

              3/10/2020

              The staff at Gables Upper Kirby are always friendly and helpful. The property is clean, and up to date. Our unit is very spacious, but still cozy. We always feel safe. Very walkable and pet friendly. We love it here!

                Manager

                3/14/2020

                Gables Upper Kirby
                Thank you so much for your outstanding review of our community and team! We are delighted that you have enjoyed your time with us thanks to our luxury apartments, pet-friendly spaces, and hardworking team. Thank you for choosing us!
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                anonymous

                Resident ā€¢ 2019

                4/9/2019

                I spent 2.5 years here. Most of the positive reviews at the time of writing are from people who haven't been through a full rent cycle. I'm curious to see how they feel later. The standard practice of this complex in the words of theirā€¦Ā See More >
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                  anonymous

                  Resident ā€¢ 2018

                  9/19/2018

                  Maintenance staff is the bomb, always helping me out when I need something. Location is great! Community noise, is meh, I got some noisy neighbors above me but not much you can do, just my luck. Safety, 9/10, the gate seems to break often butā€¦Ā See More >
                    Manager

                    9/24/2018

                    Gables Upper Kirby
                    We are delighted to read your uplifting review of Upper Kirby! Thanks for highlighting our great community, helpful staff, and efforts to ensure your peace of mind.
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                    anonymous

                    Resident ā€¢ 2017 - 2018

                    7/24/2018

                    It is so nice here> Gables is the only apartment I found in this area that had excellent reviews and I am so glad I made them my choice. The area is very nice and quiet and I feel safe. Also, they have a lotā€¦Ā See More >
                      Manager

                      7/27/2018

                      Gables Upper Kirby
                      We are delighted to hear that you've been so happy with your choice to make Upper Kirby your home. Thanks for sharing your five-star review and compliments for our lovely community!
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                      Dlorah_W

                      Resident ā€¢ 2018

                      6/22/2018

                      Elenie was and continues to be a dream to work with. Very professional, accommodating and welcoming. I absolutely love my apartment, especially my patio. Very safe and pretty quiet too. Nice amenities and finishing touches. Would definitely recommend living here.

                        Manager

                        6/27/2018

                        Gables Upper Kirby
                        Thank you for your lovely five-star review and recommendation of Upper Kirby! It's our goal to provide quality customer service so that each resident has a great living experience, as we believe in taking care of the way people live. Elaine's skills have always been top-notch and we appreciate your kind words for her as well as our quality apartments, security, tranquility, and amenities. It's a pleasure having you here!
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                        Marchbanks49

                        Resident ā€¢ 2016 - 2018

                        2/15/2018

                        Don't live in Phase 2. Phase 2 is the step child of the complex. Don't live there. First, the rent escalation is not justified. The building has become overpriced--you don't get any bang for buck as far as amenities go. Among the multitude of issues:ā€¦Ā See More >
                          Manager

                          2/20/2018

                          Gables Upper Kirby
                          Thank you for sharing your feedback. We strive to ensure our resident satisfaction here at Gables Upper Kirby. We understand that valet trash is an adjustment, but we feel that it can be a great added convenience to our residents once they get used to the program. In regards to parking, we try our best to enforce the resident parking garage without having to tow vehicles as many of them can belong to residents. If there is anything else we can to do to help with these areas, please feel free to reach out to us at upperkirby@gables.com
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                          Resident 353482

                          Verified Resident ā€¢ 2016 - 2017

                          6/6/2017

                          Gables Upper Kirby is a great place to live. Located in a great area inside the loop there are multiple bars and restaurants to walk to as well as banks, grocery stores, retails shops, etc. The area and complex are very safe andā€¦Ā See More >
                            Manager

                            6/29/2017

                            Gables Upper Kirby
                            Dear Resident, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We love to hear when our residents are enjoying all of the surrounding businesses within walking distance. We appreciate your comments and hope you will continue to enjoy calling Gables Upper Kirby home for many more years to come! Sincerely, Gables Upper Kirby Management
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                            anonymous

                            Resident ā€¢ 2017

                            5/23/2017

                            I recently moved in and could not be happier with the community the space and the staff. It was an easy application process, the staff is kind and helpful and we moved in to a perfectly clean and well maintained apartment. The amenities are alwaysā€¦Ā See More >
                              Manager

                              6/29/2017

                              Gables Upper Kirby
                              Dear Resident, Thank you so much for your kind words! It is always great to hear when someone has an easy move in process as that is what we strive for with everyone. We are happy that you are enjoying the wonderful amenities we have to offer and that you love calling Gables Upper Kirby home! Sincerely, Gables Upper Kirby Management
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                              anonymous

                              Resident ā€¢ 2015 - 2017

                              3/17/2017

                              Phase 1 "the forgotten phase". Halls smell. Had to ask 4 times to have them install air freshener near the trash room because the smell was so terrible. Took 5 months to fix the broken grill. Elevators don't work often, moldy cushions in the courtyard.ā€¦Ā See More >
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                                Resident 320831

                                Verified Resident ā€¢ 2016 - 2017

                                3/15/2017

                                Cool place in excellent location. Very good management team and maintenance team. Very good parking.Always felt safe and had no problems. Over all we are happy with the Gables Upper Kirby and would recommend it to our friends.

                                  Manager

                                  5/23/2017

                                  Gables Upper Kirby
                                  Dear Resident, Thank you for your positive feedback! There are a lot of fantastic shops and restaurants all within walking distance that makes this a phenomenal location around town. We will make sure to let our maintenance team know that they are doing a great job! We will definitely love to help anyone you refer to us with finding them a new home. We hope you will remain a resident for years to come! Sincerely, Gables Upper Kirby Management
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                                  Resident 309384

                                  Verified Resident ā€¢ 2017

                                  2/9/2017

                                  This is by far the nicest apartment we found in Houston. Much more like a condo. Every detail is excellent, and the staff is superior! This has such a warm and cozy feel, yet very new and hip.ā€¦Ā See More >
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                                    Sooners6

                                    Resident ā€¢ 2016 - 2017

                                    2/2/2017

                                    Excellent community. Resident in the medical center, and it provides excellent proximity while also being in a highly desirable location. Very quiet community with great staff. Walking distance to many locations and in great proximity to many grocery stores and restaurants. ā€¦Ā See More >
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                                      Natynat

                                      Resident ā€¢ 2015 - 2017

                                      1/24/2017

                                      This is my favorite complex in Houston. The location can not be beat. The complex itself is affordable and way more beauty on the interiors than most apartments. Especially for the price. Very quiet neighborhood and safe.

                                        Manager

                                        2/16/2017

                                        Gables Upper Kirby
                                        Dear Natynat, Thank you for your feedback! We appreciate your comments and hope you will remain a resident for years to come! Sincerely, Gables Upper Kirby Management
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                                        Resident 299943

                                        Verified Resident ā€¢ 2015 - 2017

                                        1/12/2017

                                        When I initially signed with Gables Upper Kirby Phase 1 in March 2015 I loved the space. Since then, Phase 1 has slowly declined as Phase 2 and Phase 3 opened. The halls and common areas smell and are unkept. Appliances (specifically ā€¦Ā See More >
                                          Manager

                                          2/16/2017

                                          Gables Upper Kirby
                                          Dear Resident, I apologize for your experiences. It is our goal to provide quality customer service so that each resident has a great living experience as we do believe in "taking care of the way people live". We are so sorry that we did not adequately complete your service requests. We strive to exceed expectations and want to resolve any outstanding service matters for you as quickly as possible. Please email us at upperkirby@gables.com so that we can better understand your specific situation and we can work to find an acceptable resolution to ensure this does not happen again in the future. Sincerely, Gables Upper Kirby Management
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                                          Resident 299930

                                          Verified Resident ā€¢ 2016 - 2017

                                          1/12/2017

                                          The location of the community is truly the only thing I can compliment. The staff are extremely imcompetant, do not care about the safety and happiness of the residents, are unprofessional and borderline bullies who engage inā€¦Ā See More >
                                            Manager

                                            2/16/2017

                                            Gables Upper Kirby
                                            Dear Resident, I apologize for your recent experience. It is our goal to provide quality customer service so that each resident has a great living experience as we do believe in "taking care of the way people live". Please email me at upperkirby@gables.com so that I can better understand your specific situation and we can work to find an acceptable resolution to ensure this does not happen again in the future. Sincerely, Gables Upper Kirby Management
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                                            Resident 290596

                                            Verified Resident ā€¢ 2016

                                            12/10/2016

                                            I really enjoyed the place when I first saw it but was a little skeptical about moving in as I had read other reviews. To be honest, my significant other and I really like this place. It's location, the space available, parking inā€¦Ā See More >
                                              Manager

                                              2/16/2017

                                              Gables Upper Kirby
                                              Dear Resident, Thank you for your feedback! We appreciate your comments and hope you will remain a resident for years to come! Sincerely, Gables Upper Kirby Management
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                                              Resident 288078

                                              Verified Resident ā€¢ 2014 - 2016

                                              12/4/2016

                                              Nice apartment with high-end finishes, high ceilings and large closets. Maintenance is very friendly and responsive. Minor issues with loud neighbors and people who don't clean up pet waste. Great neighborhood.

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                                                Resident 279153

                                                Verified Resident ā€¢ 2015 - 2016

                                                10/26/2016

                                                Decent apartment in a very nice neighborhood. The first thing you will notice is that the leasing/management staff is completely incompetent from top to bottom. Even when starting with a low baseline expectation for apartment staff, I found them to be ā€¦Ā See More >
                                                  Manager

                                                  2/16/2017

                                                  Gables Upper Kirby
                                                  Dear Resident, I apologize for your recent experience. It is our goal to provide quality customer service so that each resident has a great living experience as we do believe in "taking care of the way people live". Please email me at upperkirby@gables.com so that I can better understand your specific situation and we can work to find an acceptable resolution to ensure this does not happen again in the future. Sincerely, Gables Upper Kirby Management
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                                                  Resident 266686

                                                  Verified Resident ā€¢ 2014 - 2016

                                                  9/1/2016

                                                  I love living here. The management and maintenance staff are tops! Upper Kirby is so convenient for me and I enjoy that my favorite restaurants, grocery and bank are all within walking distance. I highly recommend living at ā€¦Ā See More >
                                                    Manager

                                                    9/7/2016

                                                    Gables Upper Kirby
                                                    Dear Resident, Thank you for your feedback! We are happy to hear that you love living with us at Gables Upper Kirby! We appreciate your comments and hope you will remain a resident for years to come! Sincerely, Gables Upper Kirby Management

                                                    Features & Amenities

                                                    Laundry
                                                    • Washer/Dryer
                                                    Parking
                                                    • Covered Parking
                                                    • Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
                                                    Pets
                                                    • Dogs Allowed
                                                    • Cats Allowed
                                                    Other
                                                    • 10' Ceilings
                                                    • Additional Storage
                                                    • Balcony
                                                    • Bamboo Wood Flooring
                                                    • Bark Park
                                                    • Bike Storage and Repair Station
                                                    • Built-in Bluetooth Speakers
                                                    • Built-in Bookcases
                                                    • Business Center
                                                    • Courtyard with Gas Fire Pit
                                                    • Digital Thermostats
                                                    • Dry Cleaning Service Available
                                                    • Energy Efficient Solar Panels
                                                    • Fetch Package Delivery
                                                    • Fitness Center
                                                    • Floor to Ceiling Windows
                                                    • Framed Mirror
                                                    • Garden Tubs
                                                    • Gated Access
                                                    • Granite Countertops
                                                    • High-Speed Internet
                                                    • LEED Certification for a Green Living
                                                    • Outdoor Kitchen with Gas Grills
                                                    • Package Acceptance
                                                    • Premium Backsplash
                                                    • Public Transportation
                                                    • Recycling Program
                                                    • Resort Style Pool
                                                    • Stainless Steel Appliances
                                                    • Tiled Flooring in Bathrooms
                                                    • USB Outlets in Kitchen and Bedrooms
                                                    • Walk In Closets
                                                    • Walk In Showers
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                                                    <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> We feature an infinity edge pool with outdoor grilling kitchen that overlooks Downtown Houston. If grilling isn't your choice, we also have Bella Green Restaurant just an elevator ride down for our residents to enjoy lunch and/or dinner.
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                                                    Office Hours

                                                    • Sunday: Closed
                                                    • Monday: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
                                                    • Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
                                                    • Wednesday: 09:00 AM - 07:00 PM
                                                    • Thursday: 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
                                                    • Friday: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
                                                    • Saturday: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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                                                    Gables Upper Kirby is a 570 - 1,543 sq. ft. apartment in Houston in zip code 77098. This community has a 1 - 2 Beds, 1 - 2 Baths, and is for rent for $1,800 - $4,354. Nearby cities include Bellaire, Stafford, Galena Park, Sugar Land, and Missouri City.

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