Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Galveston Harbor Neighborhood of Galveston, TX from $500 (28 Rentals)

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property at 600 19th St

600 19th St

GalvestonTX77550

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property at 2914 Avenue K

2914 Avenue K

GalvestonTX77550
property at 1902 Church St

1902 Church St

GalvestonTX77550

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property at 710 38th St

710 38th St

GalvestonTX77550
property at 1015 9th St

1015 9th St

GalvestonTX77550

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600 19th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

600 19th St

600 19th StGalveston, TX 77550
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Polaris Hall
Studio Apartments

Polaris Hall

1014 Texas Clipper RdGalveston, TX 77554
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Postoffice
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Postoffice

928 Post Office StGalveston, TX 77550
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Galveston Harbor, Galveston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Galveston Harbor Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Galveston Harbor area of Houston, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Parc At Marina Landing priced from $568. Postoffice has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Galveston Harbor apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parc At Marina LandingThe Captain`s Quarters2BR,2BA$568
PostofficePostoffice - 161BR,1BA$925
William B Travis Apartments2nd and 3rd floors of Bldgs 1 and 21BR,1BA$975
Park at Cedar LawnStudioStudio,1BA$985
Carelton CourtyardA11BR,1BA$985
Galveston AMMarket St2BR,1BA$1,085
Villas on the StrandTwo Bedroom Garden/Flat2BR,2BA$1,253
Seaside VillageBarbados2BR,2BA$1,299
2101 Church StreetH1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Galveston Harbor, TX

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Galveston Harbor area is the $1.82 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Cedars at Carver Park in the in the Midtown Galveston neighborhood starting from $2,401. The second greatest value Galveston Harbor apartment is the 3 Bedroom Garden/Flat Model at Villas on the Strand starting at $1,638 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the The Strand neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Galveston Harbor apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cedars at Carver Park3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,3BA$1.82
Villas on the Strand3 Bedroom Garden/Flat3BR,2BA$1.44
PostofficePostoffice - 32BR,1.5BA$1.57
Seaside VillageBonaire2BR,2.5BA$1.41
Galveston AMMarket St2BR,1BA$1.21
824 10th St, Unit A824 10th St2BR,1BA$1.69
William B Travis Apartments2nd and 3rd floors of Bldgs 1 and 21BR,1BA$1.33
Parc At Marina LandingThe Sailor`s Berth1BR,1BA$1.83
Carelton CourtyardA11BR,1BA$1.89
Park at Cedar LawnStudioStudio ,1BA$2.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Galveston Harbor, Galveston, TX

Ranked #17

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Galveston Harbor Neighborhood in Galveston, TX

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Galveston Harbor Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Galveston Harbor?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Galveston Harbor is under $1,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Galveston Harbor?

The cheapest apartment in Galveston Harbor is Postoffice which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Galveston Harbor costs $2,025.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Galveston Harbor?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 12 regular apartments in Galveston Harbor that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Galveston Harbor?

Cheap apartments in Galveston Harbor have an average cost of $116 which is $1,909 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Galveston Harbor.

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