Cheap Apartments for Rent in Galveston, TX from $400 (56 Rentals)

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property at 3714 Ave S

$750 - $875

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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3714 Ave S

GalvestonTX77550

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property at 1219 33rd St

$899 - $1,297

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1219 33rd St

GalvestonTX77550

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property at 3628 Avenue O

$950 - $995

2 Bedroom Rentals

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3628 Avenue O

GalvestonTX77550

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property at 1814 Ave M 1/2

$1,000 - $1,200

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1814 Ave M 1/2

GalvestonTX77550
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Avenue L
1 Bedroom Apartments

Avenue L

3116 Avenue LGalveston, TX 77550
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Harbor Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Gardens

502 Holiday DrGalveston, TX 77550
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Ferry Road Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ferry Road Apartments

610 Ferry RdGalveston, TX 77550
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Fort Crockett Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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4800 Seawall BlvdGalveston, TX 77551
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Palm Shores
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Shores

402 Church StGalveston, TX 77550
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Seaport Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seaport Village

7200 Heards LnGalveston, TX 77551
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Granada Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Granada Apartments

600 19th StGalveston, TX 77550
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Galveston, TX

Pricing Updated: 12/28/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Galveston, TX area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Galveston Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Carancahua Cove$1,600$1,6001
Pelican Island Industrial Park$2,035$88754
Pelican Island$3,995$75071

Cheapest Available Galveston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Galveston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at ASHTON PLACE APARTMENTS in the Havre Lafitte neighborhood priced from $865. Lakeside at Campeche in the Havre Lafitte neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Galveston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ASHTON PLACE APARTMENTSThe Ayers1BR,1BA$865
Lakeside at CampecheA11BR,1BA$875
Captain's Landing ApartmentsHarmony1BR,1BA$885
Stewart's Landing ApartmentsHarmony1BR,1BA$885
Palm Shore1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 795 SQFT1BR,1BA$887
Carelton CourtyardA21BR,1BA$887
PostofficePostoffice - 161BR,1BA$925
Park at Cedar LawnStudioStudio,1BA$925
Village by the SeaA1BR,1BA$928
Parc At Marina LandingThe Sailor`s Berth1BR,1BA$948

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Galveston, TX

As of December 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Galveston area is the $1.28 price per square foot Plan 4212 Model at Palm Bay Galveston in the in the Galveston West End neighborhood starting from $2,299. The second greatest value Galveston apartment is the 4309 Ursuline St Model at 4309 Ursuline St, Unit First Floor starting at $1,500 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Denver Court neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Galveston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Palm Bay GalvestonPlan 42124BR,3BA$1.28
4309 Ursuline St, Unit First Floor4309 Ursuline St2BR,1BA$0.94
7142 N Holiday Dr, Unit Port Aux Prince N Holiday Drive7142 N Holiday Dr2BR,2BA$1.42
Seasons Beachfront2x2 - Seasons2BR,2BA$1.52
Viento Sereno Apartments ( NEW)2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.33
William B Travis Apartments2nd and 3rd floors of Bldgs 1 and 21BR,1BA$1.33
University PlaceA1-UP1BR,1BA$1.51
Carelton CourtyardA1-UP1BR,1BA$1.51
ASHTON PLACE APARTMENTSThe Ayers1BR,1BA$1.31
Village by the SeaA1BR,1BA$1.51

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Houston

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Galveston Overview

The beautiful Galveston area, located on the Texas coastline, stretches across Galveston and Pelican Islands. It offers residents of Galveston apartments stunning ocean views, a rich multicultural history, and convenient access to all the amenities of nearby Houston. Galveston's warm weather, welcoming culture, and lower-average cost of living make it a popular choice to settle in.

Why live in Galveston, TX?

Southern Texas is known for hot temperatures and hotter food. Nowhere is that more true than in seaside Galveston. In the last two centuries, this vibrant town has been hit with hurricanes and economic depressions, yet residents kept coming back. What drew them to build it into the city you see today? For many people living in seaside homes and apartments in Galveston, the spectacular Caribbean Sea is the answer. However, this bustling city is not just for beach devotees. Galveston also hosts a huge number of festivals, niche businesses, ethnic cuisine, and a thriving arts and entertainment industry.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Galveston Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Galveston?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Galveston is under $948.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Galveston?

The cheapest apartment in Galveston is ASHTON PLACE APARTMENTS which is listed at $865, while the average apartment in Galveston costs $2,543.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Galveston?

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 70 regular apartments in Galveston 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 Galveston?

Cheap apartments in Galveston have an average cost of $572 which is $1,971 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Galveston.

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