Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Galveston Neighborhood of Galveston, TX from $800 (22 Rentals)

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property at 701 28th St

$1,095

2 Bedroom Rentals

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701 28th St

GalvestonTX77550
property at 1015 30th St

$1,000 - $1,200

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1015 30th St

GalvestonTX77550

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property at 3028 Avenue M

$1,295 - $1,395

2 Bedroom Rentals

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3028 Avenue M

GalvestonTX77550
property at 2806 Avenue M 1/2

$830

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$830

Total Monthly Price
$830

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2806 Avenue M 1/2

GalvestonTX77550
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3116 Avenue L
1 Bedroom Apartments

3116 Avenue L

3116 Avenue LGalveston, TX 77550
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Granada Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Granada Apartments

600 19th StGalveston, TX 77550
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2808 Avenue M
2 Bedroom Apartments

2808 Avenue M

2808 Avenue MGalveston, TX 77550
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2106 Avenue K
2 Bedroom Apartments

2106 Avenue K

2106 Avenue KGalveston, TX 77550
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Galveston Villas
3 Bedroom Apartments

Galveston Villas

2711 Avenue KGalveston, TX 77550
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2101 Church Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2101 Church Street

2101 Church Rear StGalveston, TX 77550
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property at 304 18th St

$1,475

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$1,475

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$1,475

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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304 18th St, Unit Up

304 18th St
GalvestonTX77550

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Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Galveston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Galveston area of Galveston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at 3116 Avenue L priced from $850. USNB Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Downtown Galveston apartments for rent in Galveston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3116 Avenue L1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
USNB Apartments2A2BR,2BA$1,750
Cedars at Carver Park2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Galveston, TX

As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Galveston area is the $1.91 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Cedars at Carver Park in the in the Midtown Galveston neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Downtown Galveston apartment is the 1A Model at USNB Apartments starting at $1,950 with a $3.25 price per square foot in the The Strand neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Galveston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cedars at Carver Park2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.91
USNB Apartments1A1BR,1BA$3.25
3116 Avenue L1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.86

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Galveston Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Galveston Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Galveston Apartment is $850 at 3116 Avenue L.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Galveston Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Galveston is starting from $1,750 at Cedars at Carver Park.

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