Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gulfgate Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (11 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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2606 Beatty St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2606 Beatty St

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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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Golfcrest Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$739
2801 Carrolton St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$799
Metro 55141 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,014
La Mariposa Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,135
Smart Living at TelephoneThe Park1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Metro 55141 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.01
La Mariposa Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.74
Smart Living at TelephoneThe Park1BR,1BA$1.84
Golfcrest Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.34
2801 Carrolton St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,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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