Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gulfgate Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (9 Rentals)

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Avalon at Gulfgate
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon at Gulfgate

6156 S Loop EHouston, TX 77087
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Nine Oaks
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Nine Oaks

3030 Hasbrook StHouston, TX 77087
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Victory Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Victory Apartments

2606 Beatty StHouston, TX 77023
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Winkler Drive
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Winkler Drive

166 Winkler DrHouston, TX 77087
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Cheapest Available Gulfgate Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gulfgate area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Golfcrest Apartments priced from $739. Metro 5514 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $980. Here are the most affordable Gulfgate apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Golfcrest Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$739
Metro 55141 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$980
2801 Carrolton St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gulfgate, TX

As of November 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gulfgate area is the $1.00 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath Reno Model at Metro 5514 in the in the Gulfgate neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Gulfgate apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 2801 Carrolton St starting at $999 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Wayside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gulfgate apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Metro 55141 Bed 1 Bath Reno1BR,1BA$1.00
2801 Carrolton St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.25
La Mariposa Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.82
Smart Living at TelephoneThe Park1BR,1BA$1.82
Golfcrest Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.34
2801 Carrolton St, Unit 2801 Carrolton St2801 Carrolton St2BR,1BA$1.80

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gulfgate Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gulfgate?

The cheapest apartment in Gulfgate is Golfcrest Apartments which is listed at $739, while the average apartment in Gulfgate costs $1,340.

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 10 regular apartments in Gulfgate that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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