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property at 4025 Avenue R

4025 Avenue R

GalvestonTX77550
property at 4909 Wharton Dr

4909 Wharton Dr

GalvestonTX77551

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property at 1015 9th St

1015 9th St

GalvestonTX77550

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property at 7820 Seawall Blvd

7820 Seawall Blvd

GalvestonTX77551
property at 7093 N Holiday Dr

7093 N Holiday Dr

GalvestonTX77550

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property at 215 Postoffice St

215 Postoffice St

GalvestonTX77550
property at 6300 Seawall Blvd

6300 Seawall Blvd

GalvestonTX77551
property at 823 Avenue K

823 Avenue K

GalvestonTX77550
property at 6911 Avenue O

6911 Avenue O

GalvestonTX77551

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property at 915 8th St

915 8th St, Unit 1

915 8th St
GalvestonTX77550
property at 915 8th St

915 8th St, Unit 2

915 8th St
GalvestonTX77550
property at 3220 69th St

3220 69th St

GalvestonTX77551

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Galveston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Galveston, TX

Pricing Updated: 06/25/2025

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 Industrial Park$2,725$80034
Pelican Island$3,995$70052

Cheapest Available Galveston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Galveston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Captain's Landing Apartments in the Havre Lafitte neighborhood priced from $891. Stewart's Landing Apartments in the Havre Lafitte neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $891. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Galveston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Captain's Landing ApartmentsJade1BR,1BA$891
Stewart's Landing ApartmentsJade1BR,1BA$891
Carelton CourtyardA11BR,1BA$904
Villa Marina ApartmentsThe Ashland1BR,1BA$910
The Oleanders at Broadway1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$923
PostofficePostoffice - 161BR,1BA$925
William B Travis Apartments2nd and 3rd floors of Bldgs 1 and 21BR,1BA$975
Campeche CoveFisherman`s Cove1BR,1BA$997

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Galveston, TX

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Galveston area is the $1.39 price per square foot Plan 3211 Model at Palm Bay Galveston in the in the Galveston West End neighborhood starting from $2,520. The second greatest value Galveston apartment is the 1613 Avenue N 1/2 Model at 1613 Avenue N 1/2, Unit Upstairs starting at $1,000 with a $0.67 price per square foot in the The Strand 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$1.39
1613 Avenue N 1/2, Unit Upstairs1613 Avenue N 1/22BR,1BA$0.67
ASHTON PLACE APARTMENTSThe Byland2BR,2BA$1.05
Lakeside at CampecheB32BR,2BA$1.43
Village by the SeaD2BR,2BA$1.52
Seaside VillageBonaire2BR,2.5BA$1.47
Galveston AMMarket St2BR,1BA$1.38
5505 Avenue L, Unit 2 bedroom5505 Avenue L2BR,1BA$1.27
William B Travis Apartments2nd and 3rd floors of Bldgs 1 and 21BR,1BA$1.33
Villa Marina ApartmentsThe Ashland1BR,1BA$1.41

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Frequently Asked Questions about Galveston

What type of rentals are currently available in Galveston?

There are currently 284 Apartments for Rent in Galveston, TX with pricing that ranges from $675 to $5,375. There are also 239 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Galveston ranging from $725 to $7,800.

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 $725 to $7,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,414.

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 $775 to $3,499, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,995.

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