Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gulfgate Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (15 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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Golfcrest Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Golfcrest Apartments

3045 Golfcrest BlvdHouston, 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 Schroeder Apartments priced from $850. 2801 Carrolton St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Gulfgate apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Schroeder Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$850
2801 Carrolton St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$899
1408 Hughes St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Patricia Manortwo bed2BR,1BA$921
Nest Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gulfgate, TX

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gulfgate area is the $1.41 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Plaza De Magnolia in the in the East End neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Gulfgate apartment is the B1 Model at Haven at Elgin starting at $1,349 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Third Ward 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.
Plaza De Magnolia3x23BR,2BA$1.41
Haven at ElginB12BR,2BA$1.34
Metro 55141 Bed 1 Bath Reno1BR,1BA$1.00
The Park at Veracruz2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Platinum2BR,2BA$1.41
Country Club Place ApartmentsRoyal Oaks1BR,1BA$1.06
Nest Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.06
1408 Hughes St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Magnolia Park ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1.67
Schroeder Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.17
Patricia Manortwo bed2BR,1BA$1.27

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gulfgate Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gulfgate?

The cheapest apartment in Gulfgate is Schroeder Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Gulfgate costs $1,499.

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 21 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 $605 which is $894 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gulfgate.

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