Cheap Apartments for Rent in Galveston, TX from $400 (161 Rentals)

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property at 610 Avenue H

$695 - $795

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610 Avenue H

GalvestonTX77550

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Carelton Courtyard
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$910 - $1,479
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Carelton Courtyard

215 Market StGalveston, TX 77550
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Village by the Sea
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$956 - $3,207
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Village by the Sea

6424 Central City BlvdGalveston, TX 77551
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property at 928 Ferry Rd

$999 - $1,832

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928 Ferry Rd

GalvestonTX77550
property at 701 28th St

$1,095

2 Bedroom Rentals

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701 28th St

GalvestonTX77550

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1017 11th St
$1,200 - $1,250
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1017 11th St

1017 11th StGalveston, TX 77550
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property at 1015 30th St

$1,000 - $1,200

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1015 30th St

GalvestonTX77550

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property at 2213 Avenue K

$1,250 - $1,350

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2213 Avenue K

GalvestonTX77550
property at 2219 72nd St

$1,295 - $1,595

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2219 72nd St

GalvestonTX77551
property at 2404 44th St

$1,300

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2404 44th St

GalvestonTX77550

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Galveston, TX

Pricing Updated: 07/05/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Galveston, TX area range in price from $695 to $8,451 with an overall median price of $5,875. The three Galveston neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Pelican Island at $695, Bay Harbor at $1,250, and Isla Del Sol at $5,515. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Galveston Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Pelican Island$1,805$69531
Bay Harbor$5,515$1,2503
Isla Del Sol$5,515$5,5151
West End$5,515$1,2503
Downtown Galveston$8,451$83010
Pelican Island Industrial Park$8,451$88722

Cheapest Available Galveston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Galveston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Palm Shore Apartments in the University Area neighborhood priced from $887. Waldorf Apartments in the San Jacinto neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Galveston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm Shore Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 795 SQFT1BR,1BA$887
Waldorf ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Stewart's Landing ApartmentsHarmony1BR,1BA$916
Driftwood Apartments - GalvestonA1BR,1BA$925
PostofficePostoffice - 161BR,1BA$925
Carelton CourtyardA21BR,1BA$948
Captain's Landing ApartmentsHarmony1BR,1BA$954
Villa Marina ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$990
Campeche CoveFisherman`s Cove1BR,1BA$1,005
Island Bay Resort ApartmentsA2R 1x1 WD1BR,1BA$1,015

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Galveston, TX

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Galveston area is the $1.63 price per square foot 2901 Broadway Avenue J Model at 2901 Broadway Avenue J in the in the Midtown Galveston neighborhood starting from $8,451. The second greatest value Galveston apartment is the Postoffice - 3 Model at Postoffice starting at $1,500 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the The Strand 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.
2901 Broadway Avenue J2901 Broadway Avenue J5BR,1BA$1.63
PostofficePostoffice - 32BR,1.5BA$1.57
705 Church St, Unit 1stFloorUnit DN705 Church St2BR,1BA$1.54
Parc At Marina LandingB12BR,1.5BA$1.59
1017 11th St1017 11th St2BR,1BA$1.67
Residence at West BeachPelican1BR,1BA$1.72
Lakeside at CampecheA31BR,1BA$1.60
Villa Marina ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$1.58
Campeche CoveFisherman`s Cove1BR,1BA$1.66
Carelton CourtyardA21BR,1BA$1.58

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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.

Galveston, TX
Population: 50,457

Ranked #772

in US Census Population by City

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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 $1,015.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Galveston?

The cheapest apartment in Galveston is Palm Shore Apartments which is listed at $887, while the average apartment in Galveston costs $5,875.

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 4 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 $262 which is $5,613 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Galveston.

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