Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bayou Shore Neighborhood of Galveston, TX from $400 (75 Rentals)

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Village by the Sea
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$931 - $3,299
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Village by the Sea

6424 Central City BlvdGalveston, TX 77551
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$1,095

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701 28th St

GalvestonTX77550

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$1,200 - $1,600

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4619 Ave S

GalvestonTX77551

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Avenue L
1 Bedroom Apartments

Avenue L

3116 Avenue LGalveston, TX 77550
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Fort Crockett Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fort Crockett Apartments

4800 Seawall BlvdGalveston, TX 77551
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Seaport Village
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Seaport Village

7200 Heards LnGalveston, TX 77551
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71st Street Apartments
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71st Street Apartments

2311 71st StGalveston, TX 77551
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2808 Avenue M
2 Bedroom Apartments

2808 Avenue M

2808 Avenue MGalveston, TX 77550

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Bayou Shore, Galveston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bayou Shore Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bayou Shore area of Houston, TX is a Studio unit found at The WBT priced from $900. Stewart's Landing Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $915. Here are the most affordable Bayou Shore apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The WBTStudioStudio,1BA$900
Stewart's Landing ApartmentsHarmony1BR,1BA$915
Driftwood Apartments - GalvestonA1BR,1BA$925
Village by the SeaA1BR,1BA$931
Captain's Landing ApartmentsHarmony1BR,1BA$953
BroadwaterFLOOR PLAN A1BR,1BA$999
Viento Sereno Apartments ( NEW)2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,000
Island BayA2R 1x1 WD1BR,1BA$1,015
Seasons Beachfront1/1.001BR,1BA$1,095
Parc At Marina LandingB12BR,1BA$1,097

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bayou Shore, TX

As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bayou Shore area is the $1.60 price per square foot Bonaire Model at Seaside Village in the in the Denver Court neighborhood starting from $1,524. The second greatest value Bayou Shore apartment is the 1 Bedroom Garden Model at The Oleanders at Broadway starting at $1,390 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Havre Lafitte neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bayou Shore apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Seaside VillageBonaire2BR,2.5BA$1.60
The Oleanders at Broadway1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.78
Island BayA4R 1x11BR,1BA$1.74
Viento Sereno Apartments ( NEW)2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.33
Village by the SeaA.11BR,1BA$1.60
Stewart's Landing ApartmentsHarmony1BR,1BA$1.43
Captain's Landing ApartmentsHarmony1BR,1BA$1.49
Parc At Marina LandingA11BR,1BA$1.79
BroadwaterFLOOR PLAN A1BR,1BA$1.81
The WBTStudioStudio ,1BA$1.67

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Bayou Shore, Galveston, TX

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Galveston. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bayou Shore Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bayou Shore?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bayou Shore is at The WBT listed at $900.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bayou Shore Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bayou Shore Apartment is $915 at Stewart's Landing Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bayou Shore Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bayou Shore is starting from $1,000 at Viento Sereno Apartments ( NEW).

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