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property at 2016 57th St

$1,000

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$1,000

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2016 57th St

GalvestonTX77551
property at 1915 Avenue O

$1,000

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$1,000

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1915 Avenue O

GalvestonTX77550
property at 921 Marine Dr

$1,000 - $1,175

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921 Marine Dr

GalvestonTX77550

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property at 2823 Avenue K

$1,095 - $1,650

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

2823 Avenue K

GalvestonTX77550
property at 610 16th St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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610 16th St

GalvestonTX77550

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property at 1415 Church St

$1,275 - $1,650

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1415 Church St

GalvestonTX77550
property at 2315 The Strand

$1,275 - $1,675

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2315 The Strand

GalvestonTX77550
property at 1210 56th St

$1,300

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$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1210 56th St

GalvestonTX77551
property at 6300 Seawall Blvd

$1,300

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$1,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6300 Seawall Blvd, Unit 3226, Unit 3226

6300 Seawall Blvd
GalvestonTX77551
property at 217 Church St

$1,325

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$1,325

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$1,325

2 Bedroom, 3 Bath Condo for Rent

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217 Church St, Unit 201, Unit 201

217 Church St
GalvestonTX77550

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property at 500 Ferry Rd

$1,350

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500 Ferry Rd

GalvestonTX77550

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Galveston, TX

Pricing Updated: 04/17/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Galveston, TX area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Galveston Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Pelican Island$1,925$62576
Pelican Island Industrial Park$1,925$83753
Bay Harbor$5,883$1,3001
West End$5,883$1,3001

Cheapest Available Galveston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Galveston, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Parc At Marina Landing in the Havre Lafitte neighborhood priced from $682. Palm Shore Apartments in the University Area neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $887. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Galveston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parc At Marina LandingB22BR,2BA$682
Palm Shore Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 795 SQFT1BR,1BA$887
Carelton CourtyardA21BR,1BA$909
Villa Marina ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$920
Driftwood Apartments - GalvestonA1BR,1BA$925
PostofficePostoffice - 161BR,1BA$925
Stewart's Landing ApartmentsJade1BR,1BA$959
Captain's Landing ApartmentsJade1BR,1BA$959
Campeche CoveOyster Cove1BR,1BA$968
Lakeside at CampecheA31BR,1BA$970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Galveston, TX

As of April 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Galveston area is the $1.08 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1 bath Model at Waldorf Apartments in the in the San Jacinto neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Galveston apartment is the MPC2x2 Model at Park at Cedar Lawn starting at $1,545 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Denver Court 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.
Waldorf Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.08
Park at Cedar LawnMPC2x22BR,2BA$1.29
7142 N Holiday Dr, Unit Port Aux Prince N Holiday Drive7142 N Holiday Dr2BR,2BA$1.37
ASHTON PLACE APARTMENTSThe Bonelli2BR,1BA$1.22
Palm Shore Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 795 SQFT2BR,1BA$1.53
2106 Avenue KAvenue K2BR,1BA$1.47
Viento Sereno Apartments ( NEW)2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.33
The WBT2nd and 3rd floors of Bldgs 1 and 21BR,1BA$1.43
University PlaceA1-UP1BR,1BA$1.48
Villa Marina ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$1.53

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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 249 Apartments for Rent in Galveston, TX with pricing that ranges from $625 to $3,395. There are also 265 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Galveston ranging from $875 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 $875 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,525.

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