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Updated 2026-07-21 · 1,593 reviewed · 229 listed · Scored from 164 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(164) 66 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
Estates of Bellaire
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Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
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164

What We Found

Patrice, Inez, Shae, and other leasing staff earn consistent praise for guiding renters through applications and move-in with patience and warmth. Current residents describe a quiet, well-maintained community; many feel genuinely welcomed. The darker side emerges in a severe cockroach infestation where management communication broke down, car thefts that went unresolved, and visitor reports of condescending or dismissive office interactions. Some staff members like Jonathan and Shaelyn fell short during crises; others shut down pricing inquiries. The property's premium location near The Galleria and its amenities appeal strongly, but security gaps and management's inconsistent response to serious problems undermine the experience.

Pet fees are $250 non-refundable plus $250 deposit and $20 per month rent. The complex charges residents for pest control despite ongoing infestation issues, a point of particular frustration.

Praised for
  • friendly, responsive leasing staff
  • welcoming community and safe location
  • clean property and quiet atmosphere
  • smooth application and move-in process
Watch-outs
  • serious pest infestation, slow management response
  • vehicle break-ins and inadequate security
  • rude or unhelpful front-office behavior
  • dynamic pricing without transparency
friendly-staffresponsive-managementclean-facilitiesquiet-communitysecure-parkingmaintenance-delayspoor-communicationunresponsive-office
Best for: Renters prioritizing professional leasing support and premium location over unproven security.
Think twice if: Vehicle theft and break-ins reported by multiple residents; pest control history shows communication gaps during crisis.

What this Community Does Well

  • named leasing specialists (Patrice, Inez, Shae) consistently praised for professionalism
  • premium location near The Galleria and Texas Medical Center
  • clean, quiet community with fitness studio and basketball court
  • transparent pet fees clearly listed on website

What to Know Before Signing a Lease

  • Leasing specialists Patrice, Inez, Shae consistently named for responsive, patient support
  • Cockroach infestation documented; management response included powder only, no professional deep clean
  • Multiple residents report car thefts (4-5 instances) and rim theft; cameras non-functional
  • Pet policy: $250 non-refundable, $250 deposit, $20/month rent per pet
  • Shallow hot tubs noted by at least one renter

How Residents Rate Management, Maintainance & More

Luxury & High-Rise Apartments
leasing process smooth and welcoming when guided by Patrice, Inez, or Shae; office staff sometimes dismissive of pricing questions or potential renters; serious unresolved pest and security issues contradict luxury positioning

How This Community Compares

  • Rated 3.9 against a 4.13 average across the 185 luxury & high-rise apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 37% of the businesses in this directory.

What Residents Are Saying

basketball courthelpful staffwelcoming staffhot tubsclean propertyfloor planquiet communitygated propertypeaceful atmospherefree trash pickup

How We Score Communities

How We Score
Star rating 28
Review volume 96
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Ratings by Category

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Common Questions About This Community

What are the pet fees and pet rent?
Pet non-refundable fee is $250 per pet, deposit is $250 per pet, and pet rent is $20 per pet per month.
Does the complex have a fitness studio and basketball court?
Yes. The website lists a fitness studio, basketball court, resident lounge with billiards, and coffee bar with Wi-Fi.
Is there 24-hour security or monitored cameras?
Residents report multiple car break-ins and non-functional cameras. Management has not provided adequate security solutions per recent complaints.

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Last updated 2026-07-21