
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gulfton Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (42 Rentals)
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Westward Square

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Pavilion Place

Fountains at Chimney Rock

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Gulfton, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gulfton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfton Studio Apartments | $784 | $650 | $1,010 |
| Gulfton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $946 | $695 | $1,618 |
| Gulfton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,284 | $837 | $1,937 |
| Gulfton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,642 | $1,216 | $2,471 |
| Gulfton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,834 | $1,605 | $2,310 |
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Cheapest Available Gulfton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gulfton area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Westward Square priced from $663. Pavilion Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $735. Here are the most affordable Gulfton apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westward Square | A | 1BR,1BA | $663 |
| Pavilion Place | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
| Fountains at Chimney Rock | 1x1 B | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Pelican Pointe | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $754 |
| Greenstone Apartments | Studios | Studio,1BA | $785 |
| Sterling Point | A1 1x1 616 | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Las Velas at Hillcroft | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $839 |
| La Estancia Apartments | 1x1A Renovated 612 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| 5401 Chimney Rock | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $855 |
| The Ellis Apartments | Holly | 1BR,1BA | $861 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gulfton, TX
As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gulfton area is the $1.32 price per square foot B2 Model at Inglewood Village Apartments in the in the Briar Meadow neighborhood starting from $1,320. The second greatest value Gulfton apartment is the 2X2-B-P Model at Ashford Buena Vista starting at $1,005 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Mulberry Manor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gulfton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inglewood Village Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Ashford Buena Vista | 2X2-B-P | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| Las Velas at Hillcroft | 2-2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Sterling Point | B3 2x2 904 | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Lantern Village | E - DEN W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Colony Oaks | C | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Ashford St Cloud | 1x1AU | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| The Ellis Apartments | Holly | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Pavilion Place | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Colonial Woods | 1BDL/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gulfton Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gulfton?
The cheapest apartment in Gulfton is Westward Square which is listed at $663, while the average apartment in Gulfton costs $1,775.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gulfton?
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 37 regular apartments in Gulfton 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 Gulfton?
Cheap apartments in Gulfton have an average cost of $468 which is $1,307 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gulfton.
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