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6233 Gulfton StHouston, TX 77081
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5900 Bissonnet StHouston, TX 77081
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5500 El Camino Del Rey StHouston, TX 77081
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6414 Alder DrHouston, TX 77081
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6601 Dunlap RdHouston, TX 77074
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6009 Bellaire BlvdHouston, TX 77081
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5402 Renwick DrHouston, TX 77081
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5606 Bissonnet StHouston, TX 77081
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5601 Chimney Rock RdHouston, TX 77081
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5815 Gulfton StHouston, TX 77081
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5401 Chimney Rock RdHouston, TX 77081
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6111 Chimney Rock RdHouston, TX 77081
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6130 Southwest FwyHouston, TX 77057
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6666 Chimney Rock RdHouston, TX 77081
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3323 Mccue RdHouston, TX 77056
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5510 S Rice AveHouston, TX 77081
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5612 S Rice AveHouston, TX 77081
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3363 McCue RdHouston, TX 77056
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6320 Windswept LnHouston, TX 77057
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6001 Gulfton DrHouston, TX 77081
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6300 Rampart StHouston, TX 77081
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6120 Bellaire BlvdHouston, TX 77081
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5625 Bissonnet StHouston, TX 77081
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6002 Rampart StHouston, TX 77081
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7111 Hillcroft StHouston, TX 77081
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6050 Glenmont DrHouston, TX 77081
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Alexander House Apartments
6060 Gulfton DrHouston, TX 77081
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6100 Glenmont DrHouston, TX 77081
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5312 Clarewood DrHouston, TX 77081
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5414 Elm StHouston, TX 77081
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6000 Bissonnet StHouston, TX 77081
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6526 Alder DrHouston, TX 77081
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6200 Gulfton StHouston, TX 77081
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6909 Renwick DrHouston, TX 77081
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5714 Jessamine StHouston, TX 77081
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5720 Rampart StHouston, TX 77081
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Colonial Woods
6333 Windswept LnHouston, TX 77057
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6330 Windswept LnHouston, TX 77057
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5701 Schumacher LnHouston, TX 77057
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5600 Chimney Rock RdHouston, TX 77081
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5800 Dashwood DrHouston, TX 77081
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Connect Highstar
6440 Hillcroft StHouston, TX 77081
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6363 Skyline DrHouston, TX 77057
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6525 Hillcroft StHouston, TX 77081
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6353 Skyline DrHouston, TX 77057
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5710-5720 Glenmont DrHouston, TX 77081
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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 | $816 | $650 | $931 |
| Gulfton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,021 | $605 | $1,801 |
| Gulfton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,327 | $840 | $2,462 |
| Gulfton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,672 | $1,205 | $3,746 |
| Gulfton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,891 | $1,619 | $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 $506. The Ellis Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $615. 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 | $506 |
| The Ellis Apartments | Holly | 1BR,1BA | $615 |
| The Alora Apartments | Valencia | 1BR,1BA | $645 |
| Sterling Point | A1 1x1 616 | 1BR,1BA | $659 |
| Pelican Pointe | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $772 |
| Pavilion Place | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $774 |
| The Atrium At 5606 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $779 |
| Greenstone Apartments | Studios | Studio,1BA | $785 |
| Las Velas at Hillcroft | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $809 |
| Ashford Buena Vista | 1X1-C | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gulfton, TX
As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gulfton area is the $1.26 price per square foot Walnut Model at The Ellis Apartments in the in the Mulberry Manor neighborhood starting from $1,445. The second greatest value Gulfton apartment is the B2 Model at Inglewood Village Apartments starting at $1,270 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Briar Meadow 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. |
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| The Ellis Apartments | Walnut | 3BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Inglewood Village Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Ashford Buena Vista | 2X2-A | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| Las Velas at Hillcroft | 2-1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Ashford St Cloud | 1x1AU | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Lantern Village | B - W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| 5401 Chimney Rock | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| The Atrium At 5606 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Pavilion Place | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Westward Square | B | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
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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 $810.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gulfton?
The cheapest apartment in Gulfton is Westward Square which is listed at $506, while the average apartment in Gulfton costs $1,867.
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 33 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 $471 which is $1,396 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gulfton.
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