
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gulfgate Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (31 Rentals)
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6519 Sloan St

3807 Brock St

2801 Carrolton St

Cypress Square Apartments

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2801 Carrolton St, Unit 2801 Carrolton St
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5534 Eskridge St

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Smart Living at Telephone

Metro 5514

6534 Myrtle St

Plum Creek Apartments

3810 Weslow St
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6526 Linden St

6526 Linden St

Avalon at Gulfgate

Nine Oaks

Weslow Manor Apartments

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Winkler Drive
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Golfcrest Apartments

2416 Cumberland St

Victory Apartments

2801 Carrolton St

Colony Manor Gatehouse

Coventry North Apartments

Gatehouse Apartments
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La Mariposa Apartments

3826 Landa Ln

2340 Cumberland St
Gulfgate, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gulfgate?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfgate Studio Apartments | $610 | $610 | $610 |
| Gulfgate 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,106 | $799 | $1,425 |
| Gulfgate 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,287 | $899 | $1,550 |
| Gulfgate 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,581 | $1,314 | $1,860 |
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Cheapest Available Gulfgate Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gulfgate area of Houston, TX is a Studio unit found at Brays Crossing priced from $610. Rios de Vida has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Gulfgate apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brays Crossing | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $610 |
| Rios de Vida | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Cypress Square Apartments | 2 Bed / 1 Bath - CLASSIC | 2BR,1BA | $899 |
| OST Lofts | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $902 |
| Metro 5514 | 1 Bed 1 Bath Reno | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
| La Mariposa Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Smart Living at Telephone | The Point | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
| Plum Creek Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gulfgate, TX
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gulfgate area is the $0.98 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath Reno Model at Metro 5514 in the in the Gulfgate neighborhood starting from $980. The second greatest value Gulfgate apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Plum Creek Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Park Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gulfgate apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro 5514 | 1 Bed 1 Bath Reno | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Plum Creek Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| OST Lofts | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Cypress Square Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath - RENOVATED | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| La Mariposa Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Rios de Vida | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Smart Living at Telephone | The Park | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 2801 Carrolton St, Unit 2801 Carrolton St | 2801 Carrolton St | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Brays Crossing | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $2.71 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gulfgate Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gulfgate?
The cheapest apartment in Gulfgate is Rios de Vida which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Gulfgate costs $1,575.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gulfgate?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 12 regular apartments in Gulfgate that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Gulfgate?
Cheap apartments in Gulfgate have an average cost of $720 which is $855 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gulfgate.
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