Cheap Apartments for Rent in Galveston, TX from $400 (51 Rentals)

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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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Palm Shore
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Shore

417 Church StGalveston, TX 77550
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Polaris Hall
Studio Apartments

Polaris Hall

1014 Texas Clipper RdGalveston, TX 77554
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Postoffice
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Postoffice

928 Post Office StGalveston, TX 77550
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Gulf Estates, Inc.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gulf Estates, Inc.

325 Church StGalveston, TX 77550
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Galveston, TX Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Galveston, TX

Pricing Updated: 11/17/2025

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
Pelican Island Industrial Park$1,780$85057
Bay Harbor$2,000$2,0001
West End$2,000$2,0001
Pelican Island$3,995$75073

Cheapest Available Galveston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Galveston, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Parc At Marina Landing in the Havre Lafitte neighborhood priced from $682. Island Bay in the Havre Lafitte neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Galveston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parc At Marina LandingThe Ensign`s Stateroom2BR,1BA$682
Island BayA0P 1x11BR,1BA$800
Carelton CourtyardA11BR,1BA$850
Village by the SeaA1BR,1BA$875
Palm Shore1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 795 SQFT1BR,1BA$887
Lakeside at CampecheA11BR,1BA$894
Stewart's Landing ApartmentsHarmony1BR,1BA$908
Captain's Landing ApartmentsHarmony1BR,1BA$908
PostofficePostoffice - 161BR,1BA$925
ASHTON PLACE APARTMENTSThe Ayers1BR,1BA$930

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Galveston, TX

As of November 17, 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 $1,600 with a $1.00 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$1.00
3412 Avenue Q, Unit #23412 Avenue Q2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Seaside VillageBarcelona1BR,1.5BA$1.47
Seasons Beachfront - 1 & 2 Bedroom Floor P...2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.45
Villa Marina ApartmentsThe Alder1BR,1BA$1.20
William B Travis Apartments2nd and 3rd floors of Bldgs 1 and 21BR,1BA$1.33
University PlaceA1-UP1BR,1BA$1.51
ASHTON PLACE APARTMENTSThe Ayers1BR,1BA$1.41
Village by the SeaA1BR,1BA$1.42

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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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Getting Around Galveston, TX

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $930.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Galveston?

The cheapest apartment in Galveston is Island Bay which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Galveston costs $2,443.

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 80 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 $625 which is $1,818 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Galveston.

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