Cheap Homes for Rent in Central City Neighborhood of Galveston, TX from $800 (18 Rentals)

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property at 2404 44th St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2404 44th St

GalvestonTX77550

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property at 3220 69th St

$1,300 - $1,650

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3220 69th St

GalvestonTX77551
property at 6300 Seawall Blvd

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6300 Seawall Blvd, Unit 3226

6300 Seawall Blvd
GalvestonTX77551

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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 Stewart's Landing Apartments priced from $916. Driftwood Apartments - Galveston has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Central City apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stewart's Landing ApartmentsHarmony1BR,1BA$916
Driftwood Apartments - GalvestonA1BR,1BA$925
Captain's Landing ApartmentsHarmony1BR,1BA$954
Island Bay Resort ApartmentsA2R 1x1 WD1BR,1BA$1,015
Seasons Beachfront1/1.001BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, TX

As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $1.59 price per square foot B1 Model at Parc At Marina Landing in the in the Havre Lafitte neighborhood starting from $1,331. The second greatest value Central City 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 Midtown Galveston 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.
Parc At Marina LandingB12BR,1.5BA$1.59
The Oleanders at Broadway1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.78
Island Bay Resort ApartmentsA4R 1x11BR,1BA$1.81
Seasons Beachfront2/2.002BR,2BA$1.91
Residence at West BeachPelican1BR,1BA$1.72
BroadwaterFLOOR PLAN B1BR,1BA$1.80
Oceanfront LoftsShell U1BR,1BA$1.85
Captain's Landing ApartmentsJade1BR,1BA$1.91
Stewart's Landing ApartmentsJade1BR,1BA$1.85
Driftwood Apartments - GalvestonA1BR,1BA$1.93

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central City

What type of rentals are currently available in Central City?

There are currently 96 Apartments for Rent in Central City, TX with pricing that ranges from $532 to $8,451. There are also 74 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central City ranging from $850 to $4,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central City ranges from $850 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,164.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central City range from $1,100 to $2,835, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $4,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,895.

Expert Rental Resources

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