Cheap Homes for Rent in Galveston County, TX from $700 (145 Rentals)

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property at 505 13th St N

$765

2 Bedroom Rentals

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505 13th St N

Texas CityTX77590
property at 2806 Avenue M 1/2

$830

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$830

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$830

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2806 Avenue M 1/2

GalvestonTX77550

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property at 1524 Mechanic St

$900

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$900

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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1524 Mechanic St, Unit 5

1524 Mechanic St
GalvestonTX77550
property at 1524 Mechanic St

$900

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$900

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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1524 Mechanic St, Unit 4

1524 Mechanic St
GalvestonTX77550

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property at 1915 Avenue O

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1915 Avenue O

GalvestonTX77550

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property at 610 16th St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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610 16th St

GalvestonTX77550

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Cheapest Available Galveston County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Galveston County, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Coral Manor Apartments in the Pelican Harbour neighborhood priced from $709. The Flats at Veranda Ridge in the Pelican Harbour neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $715. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Galveston County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Coral Manor ApartmentsThe Landing1BR,1BA$709
The Flats at Veranda RidgePhase One- 1 Bed, 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$715
Savan Villas ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$755
Bayou Village ApartmentsThe Brazos1BR,1BA$799
Courtyard Park Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$800
Terraces at 2602B1BR,1BA$805
LakeviewA1BR,1BA$810
Costa Azul2X1 A Renovated2BR,1BA$838
The BreakersThe Reef1BR,1BA$840
Lakewood ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Galveston County, TX

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Galveston County area is the $1.04 price per square foot 3 BEDROOM Model at Courtyard Park Apartments in the in the Bay Colony neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Galveston County apartment is the Townhome Model at Cedar Creek Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Bay Colony neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Galveston County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Courtyard Park Apartments3 BEDROOM3BR,2BA$1.04
Cedar Creek ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.14
The WBTBldgs 3 and 41BR,1BA$1.10
5802 Avenue R, Unit Studio Apartment5802 Avenue R1BR,1BA$0.94
Banyan Bay Apartment HomesThe Galveston2BR,2BA$1.27
Trinity Oaks Apartment HomesBrooke2BR,2BA$1.27
Harbor WalkBolivar2BR,1BA$1.29
The Five Points at Texas ApartmentsPalo Duro2BR,1BA$1.25
Savan Villas ApartmentsB1BR,1BA$1.23
Coral Manor ApartmentsThe Bermuda2BR,1BA$1.22

Frequently Asked Questions about Galveston County

What type of rentals are currently available in Galveston County?

There are currently 493 Apartments for Rent in Galveston County, TX with pricing that ranges from $540 to $27,229. There are also 632 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Galveston County ranging from $750 to $74,621.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Galveston County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Galveston County ranges from $750 to $74,621 with an average monthly rent of $3,122.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Galveston County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Galveston County range from $1,016 to $7,125, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $895 to $74,621. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $600.

Expert Rental Resources

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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