Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gulfgate Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (4 Rentals)

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2801 Carrolton St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2801 Carrolton St

2801 Carrolton StHouston, TX 77023

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gulfgate, TX

As of October 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gulfgate area is the $1.01 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath Reno Model at Metro 5514 in the in the Gulfgate neighborhood starting from $1,011. The second greatest value Gulfgate apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 2801 Carrolton St starting at $999 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Wayside 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 Bath Reno1BR,1BA$1.01
2801 Carrolton St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.25
La Mariposa Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.88
Smart Living at TelephoneThe Park1BR,1BA$1.82
Golfcrest Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.34

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 $1,320.

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 6 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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