
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central City Neighborhood of Galveston, TX from $400 (37 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Central City area of Galveston.


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ASHTON PLACE APARTMENTS

3714 Ave S

2311 71st St

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Island Bay

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Village by the Sea

1214 44th St

3116 Avenue L

5012 Avenue K
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Driftwood Apartments - Galveston

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Captain's Landing Apartments

3628 Avenue O

2305 55th St

William B Travis Apartments

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Broadwater

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Park at Cedar Lawn

Seasons Beachfront

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Residence at West Beach
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5520 Menard Ave

3501 Avenue M

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Oceanfront Lofts

5218 Bernardo De Galvez Ave

3127 Bernardo De Galvez Ave

2828 61st St

Avenue L

Fort Crockett Apartments

5616 Avenue R, Unit 2
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Seaport Village

Stewart's Landing Apartments

2205 33rd St

71st Street Apartments

910 37th St

3220 69th St

708 38th St

Gulfwind Apartments

6723 Heards Ln
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2212 63rd St
Central City, Galveston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central City Studio Apartments | $3,101 | $3,101 | $3,101 |
| Central City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,104 | $825 | $2,170 |
| Central City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,493 | $639 | $2,537 |
| Central City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,428 | $1,175 | $9,452 |
| Central City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,295 | $2,295 | $2,295 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central City Neighborhood of Galveston, TX.
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Cheapest Available Central City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central City area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at ASHTON PLACE APARTMENTS priced from $825. Island Bay has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $862. Here are the most affordable Central City apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHTON PLACE APARTMENTS | The Ayers | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Island Bay | A0R 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $862 |
| Village by the Sea | A | 1BR,1BA | $923 |
| Driftwood Apartments - Galveston | A | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Stewart's Landing Apartments | Grace | 1BR,1BA | $938 |
| Captain's Landing Apartments | Grace | 1BR,1BA | $938 |
| Parc At Marina Landing | The Sailor`s Berth | 1BR,1BA | $948 |
| William B Travis Apartments | 2nd and 3rd floors of Bldgs 1 and 2 | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Park at Cedar Lawn | MPC1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Seasons Beachfront | 1/1.00 | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, TX
As of March 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $0.94 price per square foot 4309 Avenue N Model at 4309 Avenue N, Unit First Floor in the in the Denver Court neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Central City 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 Central City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 4309 Avenue N, Unit First Floor | 4309 Avenue N | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| 4309 Ursuline St, Unit First Floor | 4309 Ursuline St | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Seaside Village | Bonaire | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.52 |
| William B Travis Apartments | 2nd and 3rd floors of Bldgs 1 and 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Park at Cedar Lawn | MPC1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| ASHTON PLACE APARTMENTS | The Ayers | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Parc At Marina Landing | The Sailor`s Berth | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Village by the Sea | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Stewart's Landing Apartments | Jade | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Captain's Landing Apartments | Jade | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central City Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment is $862 at Island Bay.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central City is starting from $918 at Village by the Sea.
What is the most affordable Central City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Central City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Waterfront and starts from $2,666.
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