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

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Gulfgate area of Houston.

property at 6519 Sloan St

$699 - $799

1 Bedroom Rentals

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6519 Sloan St

HoustonTX77087
property at 5207 Cortelyou Ln

$950

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$950

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$950

5 Bedroom, 5 Bath Home for Rent

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5207 Cortelyou Ln

HoustonTX77021

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property at 6526 Linden St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6526 Linden St

HoustonTX77087
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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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property at 2631 Oakcliff St

$750

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$750

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$750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2631 Oakcliff St

HoustonTX77023
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Winkler Drive
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Winkler Drive

166 Winkler DrHouston, TX 77087
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Victory Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Victory Apartments

2606 Beatty StHouston, TX 77023
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2801 Carrolton St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2801 Carrolton St

2801 Carrolton StHouston, TX 77023

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Gatehouse Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gatehouse Apartments

2704 Beatty StHouston, TX 77023
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La Mariposa Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Mariposa Apartments

2930 Plum Creek LnHouston, 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 Studio unit found at Brays Crossing priced from $610. Dismuke Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Gulfgate apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brays CrossingStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$610
Dismuke Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$800
Golfcrest Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$800
Rios de Vida1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$850
Cypress Square Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath - CLASSIC1BR,1BA$899
OST LoftsA11BR,1BA$902
La Mariposa Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,135
Smart Living at TelephoneThe Park1BR,1BA$1,150
Metro 55142 Bed 2 Bath Reno2BR,2BA$1,225
Plum Creek Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gulfgate, TX

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gulfgate area is the $0.93 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Reno Model at Metro 5514 in the in the Gulfgate neighborhood starting from $1,225. The second greatest value Gulfgate apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Plum Creek Apartments starting at $1,325 with a $1.36 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Metro 55142 Bed 2 Bath Reno2BR,2BA$0.93
Plum Creek Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.36
OST LoftsA41BR,1BA$1.53
Cypress Square Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath - RENOVATED1BR,1BA$1.35
La Mariposa Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.97
Rios de Vida1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.31
Smart Living at TelephoneThe Park1BR,1BA$1.84
Golfcrest Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.45
Dismuke Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.58
Brays CrossingStudio, 1 bathStudio ,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 Dismuke Apartments which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Gulfgate costs $1,562.

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 5 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 $453 which is $1,109 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gulfgate.

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