Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central City Neighborhood of Galveston, TX from $400 (35 Rentals)

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710 38th St

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706 38th St

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3116 Avenue L
1 Bedroom Apartments

3116 Avenue L

3116 Avenue LGalveston, TX 77550
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property at 4025 Avenue R

4025 Avenue R

GalvestonTX77550

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Seaport Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seaport Village

7200 Heards LnGalveston, TX 77551
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property at 4909 Wharton Dr

4909 Wharton Dr

GalvestonTX77551

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71st Street Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

71st Street Apartments

2311 71st StGalveston, TX 77551
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8100 Seawall Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8100 Seawall Blvd

8100 Seawall BlvdGalveston, TX 77551
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Central City, Galveston, TX Local Guide

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 Island Bay Resorts priced from $800. Captain's Landing Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $904. Here are the most affordable Central City apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Island Bay ResortsA0P 1/1 300sf1BR,1BA$800
Captain's Landing ApartmentsJade1BR,1BA$904
Stewart's Landing ApartmentsJade1BR,1BA$904
The Oleanders at Broadway1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$923
William B Travis Apartments2nd and 3rd floors of Bldgs 1 and 21BR,1BA$975
Residence at West BeachSeahorse1BR,1BA$999
Parc At Marina LandingThe Skipper`s Deck1BR,1BA$1,137
BroadwaterFLOOR PLAN E1BR,1BA$1,139

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, TX

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $1.63 price per square foot Seahorse Model at Oceanfront Lofts in the in the Havre Lafitte neighborhood starting from $1,840. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the D Model at Village by the Sea starting at $1,620 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Havre Lafitte neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oceanfront LoftsSeahorse2BR,1.5BA$1.63
Village by the SeaD2BR,2BA$1.52
Seaside VillageBonaire2BR,2.5BA$1.47
5505 Avenue L, Unit 2 bedroom5505 Avenue L2BR,1BA$1.27
William B Travis Apartments2nd and 3rd floors of Bldgs 1 and 21BR,1BA$1.33
Park at Cedar LawnHC1x11BR,1BA$1.68
BroadwaterFLOOR PLAN B1BR,1BA$1.71
Captain's Landing ApartmentsHarmony1BR,1BA$1.56
Stewart's Landing ApartmentsHarmony1BR,1BA$1.56
1319 31st St, Unit 11319 31st St1BR,1BA$1.58

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central City, Galveston, TX

Ranked #11

Among neighborhoods in Galveston, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Central City, Galveston, and the greater Houston area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Central City Neighborhood in Galveston, TX

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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 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 $800 at Island Bay Resorts.

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 $1,107 at Captain's Landing Apartments.

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