
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gulfgate Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (31 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Gulfgate area of Houston.


6519 Sloan St

2801 Carrolton St

Rios de Vida

Cypress Square Apartments

OST Lofts

5207 Cortelyou Ln
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Smart Living at Telephone

Metro 5514

3810 Weslow St

Plum Creek Apartments

6526 Linden St

Avalon at Gulfgate

Nine Oaks
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2631 Oakcliff St

Winkler Drive

Golfcrest Apartments

Dismuke Apartments

Victory Apartments

2801 Carrolton St
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Coventry North Apartments

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La Mariposa Apartments

2712 Oakcliff St

2331 Delafield St

2516 Craigmont St
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2317 Wilshire St

6507 Myrtle St

3826 Landa Ln
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 | $1,132 | $699 | $2,200 |
| Gulfgate 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,338 | $1,050 | $1,800 |
| Gulfgate 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,576 | $1,314 | $1,770 |
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There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Gulfgate Neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brays Crossing | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $610 |
| Dismuke Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Golfcrest Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Rios de Vida | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Cypress Square Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath - CLASSIC | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| OST Lofts | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $902 |
| La Mariposa Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
| Smart Living at Telephone | The Park | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Metro 5514 | 2 Bed 2 Bath Reno | 2BR,2BA | $1,225 |
| Plum Creek Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro 5514 | 2 Bed 2 Bath Reno | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| Plum Creek Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| OST Lofts | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Cypress Square Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath - RENOVATED | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| La Mariposa Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Rios de Vida | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Smart Living at Telephone | The Park | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Golfcrest Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Dismuke Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 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 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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