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Greenstone Apartments
6414 Alder DrHouston, TX 77081
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gulfton Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (37 Rentals)
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Westward Square
6233 Gulfton StHouston, TX 77081
7211 Atwell Dr
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5500 El Camino Del Rey StHouston, TX 77081
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6601 Dunlap RdHouston, TX 77074
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Fountains at Chimney Rock
5601 Chimney Rock RdHouston, TX 77081
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5401 Chimney Rock
5401 Chimney Rock RdHouston, TX 77081
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Le Chateau Apartments
6111 Chimney Rock RdHouston, TX 77081
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Gulfton, Houston, TX Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gulfton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfton Studio Apartments | $769 | $650 | $937 |
| Gulfton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,051 | $695 | $2,112 |
| Gulfton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,311 | $892 | $2,887 |
| Gulfton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,716 | $1,122 | $4,521 |
| Gulfton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,770 | $1,547 | $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 $651. Pavilion Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. 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 | $651 |
| Pavilion Place | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| The Alora Apartments | Bilboa Studio | Studio,1BA | $749 |
| Las Velas at Hillcroft | 0-1 | Studio,1BA | $759 |
| Greenstone Apartments | Studios | Studio,1BA | $785 |
| Sterling Point | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Pelican Pointe | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $807 |
| Fountains at Chimney Rock | 1x1 A | 1BR,1BA | $807 |
| La Estancia Apartments | 1x1A Renovated 612 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $869 |
| Lantern Village | A | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gulfton, TX
As of October 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gulfton area is the $1.21 price per square foot G Model at Colony Oaks in the in the Mulberry Manor neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Gulfton apartment is the 4x2 A Model at Fountains at Chimney Rock starting at $1,547 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Uptown Houston 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colony Oaks | G | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Fountains at Chimney Rock | 4x2 A | 4BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Ashford Buena Vista | 2X1-A-P | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Sterling Point | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| The Ellis Apartments | Fir | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Ashford St Cloud | 1x1AD | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Pelican Pointe | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Lantern Village | B1 - W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Pavilion Place | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Westward Square | B | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
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Getting Around the Gulfton Neighborhood in Houston, TX
Walk Score®
75 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
54 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
51 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gulfton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Gulfton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gulfton is under $875.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gulfton?
The cheapest apartment in Gulfton is Westward Square which is listed at $651, while the average apartment in Gulfton costs $1,669.
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 28 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 $608 which is $1,061 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gulfton.
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