Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gulfton Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (62 Rentals)

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Pavilion Place
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$724 - $1,344
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Pavilion Place

5402 Renwick DrHouston, TX 77081
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5401 Chimney Rock
$819 - $1,584
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5401 Chimney Rock

5401 Chimney Rock RdHouston, TX 77081
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Windswept Gardens
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windswept Gardens

6320 Windswept LnHouston, TX 77057
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Napoleon Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Napoleon Square

6001 Gulfton DrHouston, TX 77081
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Greenstone Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Greenstone Apartments

6414 Alder DrHouston, TX 77081
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Villa Feliz Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Feliz Apartments

6300 Rampart StHouston, TX 77081
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Gia IV @ Bellaire
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Gia IV @ Bellaire

6120 Bellaire BlvdHouston, TX 77081
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Grayridge Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grayridge Apartments

5625 Bissonnet StHouston, TX 77081
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South Oaks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Oaks

6002 Rampart StHouston, TX 77081
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La Hacienda Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Hacienda Apartments

6100 Glenmont DrHouston, TX 77081
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Monticello Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monticello Square

5312 Clarewood DrHouston, TX 77081
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Bellaire Woods
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bellaire Woods

5414 Elm StHouston, TX 77081
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Colonial Woods
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Colonial Woods

6333 Windswept LnHouston, TX 77057
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Peachtree Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Peachtree Apartments

5720 Rampart StHouston, TX 77081
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The Majestic
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Majestic

5701 Schumacher LnHouston, TX 77057
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Sharon Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sharon Park

5600 Chimney Rock RdHouston, TX 77081
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Villa Royal Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Royal Apartments

5800 Dashwood DrHouston, TX 77081
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Connect Highstar
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Connect Highstar

6440 Hillcroft StHouston, TX 77081
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Ashford St Cloud
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Ashford St Cloud

6525 Hillcroft StHouston, TX 77081
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Renwick Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Renwick Apartments

6768 Renwick DrHouston, TX 77081
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Gulfton, Houston, TX Local Guide

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 $585. The Alora Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Gulfton apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westward SquareA1BR,1BA$585
The Alora ApartmentsMadrid1BR,1BA$650
Sterling PointA1 1x1 6161BR,1BA$659
Pavilion Place1A1BR,1BA$724
Santa MonicaA1BR,1BA$740
La Estancia Apartments1x1A Renovated 612 sq ft1BR,1BA$749
Pelican PointeA11BR,1BA$772
Fountains at Chimney Rock1x1 B1BR,1BA$795
5401 Chimney Rock1A1BR,1BA$819
Ashford Buena Vista1X1-C1BR,1BA$819

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gulfton, TX

As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gulfton area is the $1.28 price per square foot B12 Model at Connect Highstar in the in the Sharpstown neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Gulfton apartment is the Boxwood Model at The Ellis Apartments starting at $1,320 with a $1.12 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Connect HighstarB122BR,2BA$1.28
The Ellis ApartmentsBoxwood2BR,1.5BA$1.12
Pavilion Place2A2BR,1BA$1.27
The Atrium At 5606B12BR,1BA$1.18
Ashford Buena Vista2X2-A2BR,2BA$1.07
Las Velas at Hillcroft2-22BR,2BA$1.25
Ashford St Cloud1x1AD1BR,1BA$1.18
Lantern VillageB - W/D1BR,1BA$1.22
Sterling PointB 1x1 6601BR,1BA$1.30
Westward SquareB1BR,1BA$1.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gulfton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Gulfton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Gulfton is at The Alora Apartments listed at $705.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gulfton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gulfton Apartment is $585 at Westward Square.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gulfton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gulfton is starting from $807 at The Alora Apartments.

What is the most affordable Gulfton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Gulfton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Alora Apartments and starts from $1,350.

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