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property at 1524 Mechanic St
$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1524 Mechanic St, Unit 5

1524 Mechanic St
GalvestonTX77550
property at 2016 57th St
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
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2016 57th St

GalvestonTX77551
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property at 6102 Seawall Blvd
$1,100 - $1,900
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6102 Seawall Blvd

GalvestonTX77551
property at 610 16th St
$1,150

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Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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610 16th St

GalvestonTX77550
property at 921 Marine Dr
$1,150 - $1,600
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921 Marine Dr

GalvestonTX77550
property at 2219 72nd St
$1,195
2 Bedroom Rentals
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2219 72nd St

GalvestonTX77551

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property at 215 Postoffice St
$1,200 - $1,750
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215 Postoffice St

GalvestonTX77550
property at 4401 Ave Q 1/2
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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4401 Ave Q 1/2, Unit 2

4401 Ave Q 1/2
GalvestonTX77550

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property at 3220 69th St
$1,250 - $1,625
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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3220 69th St

GalvestonTX77551
property at 2404 44th St
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2404 44th St

GalvestonTX77550
property at 2402 44th St
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2402 44th St

GalvestonTX77550
property at 801 Avenue K
$1,300
1 Bedroom Rentals
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801 Avenue K

GalvestonTX77550

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property at 1623 Avenue N
$1,375

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Base Rent$1,375

Total Monthly Price$1,375
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1623 Avenue N, Unit GA-REAR

1623 Avenue N
GalvestonTX77550
property at 3506 Cove View Blvd
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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3506 Cove View Blvd, Unit 306

3506 Cove View Blvd
GalvestonTX77554
property at 12202 Stewart Rd
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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12202 Stewart Rd

GalvestonTX77554
property at 3506 Cove View Blvd
$1,400 - $2,000
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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3506 Cove View Blvd

GalvestonTX77554
property at 3621 Winnie St
$1,450

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Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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3621 Winnie St

GalvestonTX77550
property at 304 18th St
$1,475

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Base Rent$1,475

Total Monthly Price$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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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Galveston, TX

Pricing Updated: 09/06/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Galveston, TX area range in price from $795 to $8,178 with an overall median price of $1,463. The three Galveston neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Pelican Island at $1,225, Pelican Island Industrial Park at $1,247, and Downtown Galveston at $1,550. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Galveston Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Pelican Island$1,225$79533
Pelican Island Industrial Park$1,247$85024
Downtown Galveston$1,550$85016
Bay Harbor$5,337$5,3371
Isla Del Sol$5,337$5,3371
West End$5,337$5,3371

Cheapest Available Galveston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Galveston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Seasons Beachfront in the Havre Lafitte neighborhood priced from $900. Waldorf Apartments in the San Jacinto neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Galveston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Seasons Beachfront1/1.001BR,1BA$900
Waldorf ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Palm Shore Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 795 SQFT1BR,1BA$900
Carelton CourtyardA11BR,1BA$910
Campeche CoveOyster Cove1BR,1BA$925
PostofficePostoffice - 161BR,1BA$925
Stewart's Landing ApartmentsHarmony1BR,1BA$945
Captain's Landing ApartmentsHarmony1BR,1BA$983
Island Bay Resort ApartmentsA2R 1x1 WD1BR,1BA$1,015
Viento Sereno Apartments ( NEW)2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,030

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Galveston, TX

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Galveston area is the $1.05 price per square foot Plan 3211 Model at Palm Bay Galveston in the in the Galveston West End neighborhood starting from $1,899. The second greatest value Galveston apartment is the The Bleu Model at ASHTON PLACE APARTMENTS starting at $1,370 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Havre Lafitte neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Galveston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Palm Bay GalvestonPlan 32113BR,2.5BA$1.05
ASHTON PLACE APARTMENTSThe Bleu2BR,2BA$1.07
PostofficePostoffice - 32BR,1.5BA$1.57
Galveston Villas3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.26
Parc At Marina LandingB12BR,1.5BA$1.59
Lakeside at CampecheA5X Reno1BR,1BA$1.53
Viento Sereno Apartments ( NEW)2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.37
The WBT2nd and 3rd floors of Bldgs 1 and 21BR,1BA$1.46
1002 11th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.53
Driftwood Apartments - GalvestonC1BR,1BA$1.57

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Galveston, TX
Population: 50,457

Ranked #772

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Galveston

What type of rentals are currently available in Galveston?

There are currently 233 Apartments for Rent in Galveston, TX with pricing that ranges from $795 to $8,178. There are also 229 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Galveston ranging from $850 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Galveston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Galveston ranges from $850 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,308.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Galveston?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Galveston range from $1,275 to $5,337, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,895.

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