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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 OST Lofts priced from $838. Rios de Vida has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Gulfgate apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
OST LoftsA41BR,1BA$838
Rios de Vida1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$850
Cypress Square Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath - CLASSIC2BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gulfgate, TX

As of April 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gulfgate area is the $0.95 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath Reno Model at Metro 5514 in the in the Gulfgate neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Gulfgate apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Plum Creek Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $1.33 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 Bath Reno1BR,1BA$0.95
Plum Creek Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.33
OST LoftsA21BR,1BA$1.52
Cypress Square Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath - RENOVATED1BR,1BA$1.46
La Mariposa Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.80
Rios de Vida1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.31
Smart Living at TelephoneThe Park1BR,1BA$2.01

Frequently Asked Questions about Gulfgate

What type of rentals are currently available in Gulfgate?

There are currently 69 Apartments for Rent in Gulfgate, TX with pricing that ranges from $695 to $1,770. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gulfgate ranging from $900 to $2,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Gulfgate?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gulfgate ranges from $900 to $2,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,661.

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