Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gulfgate Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (11 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Gulfgate area of Houston.

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Avalon at Gulfgate
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon at Gulfgate

6156 S Loop EHouston, TX 77087
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Nine Oaks
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Nine Oaks

3030 Hasbrook StHouston, TX 77087
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Victory Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Victory Apartments

2606 Beatty StHouston, TX 77023
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Golfcrest Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Golfcrest Apartments

3045 Golfcrest BlvdHouston, TX 77087
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Cheapest Available Gulfgate Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gulfgate area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at 2801 Carrolton St priced from $749. Southway Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $780. Here are the most affordable Gulfgate apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2801 Carrolton St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$749
Southway Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$780
Country Club Place ApartmentsFalcon Point1BR,1BA$799
OST LoftsA21BR,1BA$838
Schroeder Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gulfgate, TX

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gulfgate area is the $1.34 price per square foot B1 Model at Haven at Elgin in the in the Third Ward neighborhood starting from $1,349. The second greatest value Gulfgate apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Reno Model at Metro 5514 starting at $1,027 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Gulfgate neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gulfgate apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Haven at ElginB12BR,2BA$1.34
Metro 55141 Bed 1 Bath Reno1BR,1BA$1.02
OST LoftsB12BR,2BA$1.32
Nest Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.06
Plaza De Magnolia2x12BR,1BA$1.45
Fair Oaks Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.14
Schroeder Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.17
Patricia Manortwo bed2BR,1BA$1.27
Country Club Place ApartmentsFalcon Point1BR,1BA$1.25
Southway Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.39

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gulfgate Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gulfgate?

The cheapest apartment in Gulfgate is 2801 Carrolton St which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in Gulfgate costs $1,453.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gulfgate?

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 21 regular apartments in Gulfgate 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 Gulfgate?

Cheap apartments in Gulfgate have an average cost of $601 which is $852 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gulfgate.

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