
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gulfton Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (52 Rentals)
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Sterling Point and Milagro

Bellaire Oaks Apartments

Colony Oaks

Fountains at Chimney Rock

The Alora Apartments

7211 Atwell Dr

5401 Chimney Rock
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La Estancia Apartments

5704 Edgemoor Dr

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Crossings at St. Charles

Richmond Senior Village

Providence Uptown

Sharon Park

5617 Bissonnet St
Gulfton, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gulfton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Gulfton Studio Apartments | $780 | $650 | $887 |
Gulfton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,073 | $695 | $2,503 |
Gulfton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,567 | $877 | $5,128 |
Gulfton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,878 | $1,094 | $5,028 |
Gulfton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,819 | $1,607 | $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 Sterling Point and Milagro priced from $711. Bellaire Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $720. Here are the most affordable Gulfton apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Sterling Point and Milagro | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $711 |
Bellaire Oaks Apartments | Alfred | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
Colony Oaks | B / BU | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Greenstone Apartments | Studios | Studio,1BA | $785 |
Ashford Buena Vista | 1X1-2-C-P | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Pavilion Place | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Fountains at Chimney Rock | 1x1 B | 1BR,1BA | $818 |
Las Velas at Hillcroft | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $839 |
Lantern Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
La Estancia Apartments | 1x1A Renovated 612 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $869 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gulfton, TX
As of April 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gulfton area is the $1.17 price per square foot C2 Model at Pelican Pointe in the in the Mulberry Manor neighborhood starting from $1,330. The second greatest value Gulfton apartment is the 2X2-2-B-P Model at Ashford Buena Vista starting at $1,119 with a $1.19 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Pelican Pointe | C2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
Ashford Buena Vista | 2X2-2-B-P | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
Fountains at Chimney Rock | 2x1 H | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Richmond Senior Village | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Ashford St Cloud | 1x1AD | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Las Velas at Hillcroft | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Lantern Village | B1 - W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Bellaire Oaks Apartments | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Sterling Point and Milagro | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Colony Oaks | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gulfton Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gulfton?
The cheapest apartment in Gulfton is Sterling Point and Milagro which is listed at $711, while the average apartment in Gulfton costs $1,727.
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 11 regular apartments in Gulfton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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