
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gulfgate Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (11 Rentals)
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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 | $850 | $850 | $850 |
Gulfgate 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,091 | $685 | $1,330 |
Gulfgate 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,375 | $825 | $1,850 |
Gulfgate 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,182 | $1,182 | $1,182 |
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There are currently 11 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 1 Bed unit found at Golfcrest Apartments priced from $739. 2801 Carrolton St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Gulfgate apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Golfcrest Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $739 |
2801 Carrolton St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Metro 5514 | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,014 |
La Mariposa Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
Smart Living at Telephone | The Park | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gulfgate, TX
As of August 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gulfgate area is the $1.01 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Metro 5514 in the in the Gulfgate neighborhood starting from $1,014. The second greatest value Gulfgate apartment is the 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath Model at La Mariposa Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $1.74 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. |
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Metro 5514 | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
La Mariposa Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
Smart Living at Telephone | The Park | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Golfcrest Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
2801 Carrolton St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
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 $1,350.
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 4 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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