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Gia Spring Branch

Updated 2026-07-21 · 2,918 reviewed · 399 listed · Scored from 233 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.8(233) 64 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Gia Spring Branch
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Reviews
233

What Residents Report

Gia Spring Branch draws renters who value quiet, affordably priced apartments in Northwest Houston. Maintenance staff respond quickly to urgent issues, and office staff earn consistent praise. However, chronic problems undercut that: delayed repairs on reported damage, centralized AC that residents say runs limited, pest issues left unaddressed, and management blamed for avoidance and poor communication. Late arrivals often find no parking. Units are clean but aging.

Praised for
  • quiet and peaceful setting
  • clean, well-maintained units
  • responsive maintenance staff
  • helpful office staff
  • affordable pricing for the area
Watch-outs
  • slow or ignored maintenance requests
  • unreliable AC and high summer bills
  • parking shortages after late hours
  • management unresponsiveness and poor customer service
  • pest control issues
  • aging units needing investment
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Best for: Budget-conscious renters prioritizing peace and proximity to I-10 and Beltway 8 over new finishes.
Think twice if: Avoid if you need reliable AC, prompt repairs on non-emergency work, or guaranteed parking after 1 am. Management follow-through is inconsistent.

What Works Here

  • affordable entry-level pricing
  • quiet, safe neighborhood feel
  • quick emergency maintenance response
  • pet-friendly with dedicated facilities
  • pool and gated community

Before You Apply: What To Expect

  • Maintenance responds to emergency calls (one AC outage resolved in hours)
  • Office staff named (Nelly praised; general manager Dayana criticized for unavailability and poor service)
  • Centralized AC system limits tenant control; residents report high summer electricity costs
  • Parking scarce after 1 am
  • Repairs documented via work order system but often stall for months

How Residents Rate Management & Maintenance

Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Affordable entry prices attract residents, but aging units and persistent maintenance gaps frustrate retention.

How This Community Compares Nearby

  • Rated 3.8 against a 3.85 average across the 292 affordable & subsidized apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 91% of the businesses in this directory.

What Residents Mention Most

beautiful poolnew roofsquiet propertywelcoming atmospherehelpful staffclean propertytranquilitybeautiful apartmentsgood schoolsfriendly people

How We Rate These Programs & Communities

Ranking Method
Star rating 20
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 46
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
138
4
18
3
13
2
9
1
55

Leasing & Application Office

Address
1521 Sherwood Forest St, Houston, TX 77043
Attributes
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Last verified 2026-07-22

Office & Application Hours

Monday
08:30-17:00
Tuesday
08:30-17:00
Wednesday
08:30-17:00
Thursday
08:30-17:00
Friday
08:30-17:00
Saturday
10:00-14:00
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

From the Property

Services listed
Apartments (studios to 3-bedroom townhomes)Swimming poolPlaygroundPet stationsLaundry facilityNight-time security patrolGated communityPrivate patios and balconies
Published prices
Studio rent
$879/mo
1-bedroom rent
From $989/mo
1-bedroom townhome rent
From $1019/mo
2-bedroom townhome rent
From $1299/mo
3-bedroom townhome rent
From $1419/mo
Security deposit
$100 - $500

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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Common Questions About Applying Here

What's the cheapest rent here?
Studios start at $879/mo, with security deposit $100–$500 and application fee $65 per person.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, pets are welcome. Pet deposit is $250 non-refundable, then $25/mo pet rent.
How quick is emergency maintenance?
Emergency calls (AC failure, etc.) are typically answered within a few hours. Non-urgent repairs may take months.

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Last updated 2026-07-21