Cheap Homes for Rent in Gulfton Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $1,200 (16 Rentals)

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property at 6202 Skyline Dr

6202 Skyline Dr

HoustonTX77057
property at 5335 W Loop S

5335 W Loop S

HoustonTX77081
property at 6606 De Moss Dr

6606 De Moss Dr

HoustonTX77074

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property at 7018 Alder Dr

7018 Alder Dr

HoustonTX77081
property at 5313 Palmetto St

5313 Palmetto St

HoustonTX77081
property at 5311 Palmetto St

5311 Palmetto St

HoustonTX77081

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property at 3525 Sage Rd

3525 Sage Rd

HoustonTX77056
property at 3505 Sage Rd

3505 Sage Rd

HoustonTX77056

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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 $634. The Alora Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $737. Here are the most affordable Gulfton apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westward SquareA1BR,1BA$634
The Alora ApartmentsBilboa StudioStudio,1BA$737
Pavilion Place1A1BR,1BA$750
Las Velas at Hillcroft0-1Studio,1BA$759
Greenstone ApartmentsStudiosStudio,1BA$785

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gulfton, TX

As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gulfton area is the $1.19 price per square foot G Model at Colony Oaks in the in the Mulberry Manor neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value Gulfton apartment is the C2 Model at Unity Pointe Apartments starting at $1,482 with a $1.32 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Colony OaksG2BR,2BA$1.19
Unity Pointe ApartmentsC22BR,1.5BA$1.32
Sterling PointB32BR,2BA$1.31
Crossings at St. Charles2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.33
Ashford St Cloud1x1AD1BR,1BA$1.18
The Ellis ApartmentsHolly1BR,1BA$1.27
Fountains at Chimney Rock2x1 C2BR,1BA$1.28
Lantern VillageB1 - W/D1BR,1BA$1.27
Pavilion Place1A1BR,1BA$1.22
5401 Chimney Rock1A1BR,1BA$1.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gulfton, Houston, TX

Ranked #222

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gulfton

What type of rentals are currently available in Gulfton?

There are currently 80 Apartments for Rent in Gulfton, TX with pricing that ranges from $650 to $4,762. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gulfton ranging from $1,200 to $14,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gulfton ranges from $1,200 to $14,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,887.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Gulfton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Gulfton range from $1,120 to $4,762, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $5,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,585.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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