
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central City Neighborhood of Galveston, TX from $400 (24 Rentals)
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Island Bay

5008 Ave S

Captain's Landing Apartments

1219 33rd St

4908 Ave Q 1/2

Village by the Sea

2305 55th St
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William B Travis Apartments

Park at Cedar Lawn

3628 Avenue O

Broadwater

4217 Sealy Ave

3116 Avenue L
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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 |
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Central City Studio Apartments | $1,747 | $995 | $2,500 |
Central City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,114 | $800 | $2,170 |
Central City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,489 | $682 | $2,642 |
Central City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,043 | $1,195 | $2,746 |
Central City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 24 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 2 Beds unit found at Parc At Marina Landing priced from $682. Island Bay has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Central City apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Parc At Marina Landing | The Captain`s Quarters | 2BR,2BA | $682 |
Island Bay | A0R 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Stewart's Landing Apartments | Harmony | 1BR,1BA | $863 |
Captain's Landing Apartments | Harmony | 1BR,1BA | $863 |
The Oleanders at Broadway | 1 Bedroom Tax Credit*** | 1BR,1BA | $923 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, TX
As of October 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $1.00 price per square foot 4309 Avenue N Model at 4309 Avenue N, Unit First Floor in the in the Denver Court neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the MPCB Model at Park at Cedar Lawn starting at $1,595 with a $1.29 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 | $1.00 |
Park at Cedar Lawn | MPCB | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
Oceanfront Lofts | Coral | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.58 |
Seaside Village | Bonaire | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.47 |
William B Travis Apartments | 2nd and 3rd floors of Bldgs 1 and 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Broadwater | FLOOR PLAN B | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
ASHTON PLACE APARTMENTS | The Ayers | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Village by the Sea | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Captain's Landing Apartments | Jade | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Stewart's Landing Apartments | Jade | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral City, Galveston, TX
Ranked #16
Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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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 $825 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 $682 at Parc At Marina Landing.
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 $2,399.
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