Cheap Homes for Rent in Galveston, TX from $800 (79 Rentals)

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property at 2806 Avenue M 1/2

$830

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$830

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$830

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2806 Avenue M 1/2

GalvestonTX77550
property at 1524 Mechanic St

$900

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$900

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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1524 Mechanic St, Unit 5

1524 Mechanic St
GalvestonTX77550
property at 1524 Mechanic St

$900

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$900

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$900

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1524 Mechanic St, Unit 4

1524 Mechanic St
GalvestonTX77550
property at 1915 Avenue O

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1915 Avenue O

GalvestonTX77550

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property at 610 16th St

$1,150

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$1,150

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610 16th St

GalvestonTX77550
property at 1624 17th St

$1,200

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$1,200

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1624 17th St, Unit Down

1624 17th St
GalvestonTX77550

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property at 921 Marine Dr

$1,000 - $1,500

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921 Marine Dr

GalvestonTX77550
property at 2219 72nd St

$1,295

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2219 72nd St

GalvestonTX77551
property at 215 Postoffice St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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215 Postoffice St, Unit 803

215 Postoffice St
GalvestonTX77550

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property at 2404 44th St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

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2404 44th St

GalvestonTX77550
property at 1006 Sealy Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1006 Sealy Ave

GalvestonTX77550

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property at 3220 69th St

$1,300 - $1,650

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3220 69th St

GalvestonTX77551
property at 1623 Avenue N

$1,375

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$1,375

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$1,375

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1623 Avenue N, Unit GA-REAR

1623 Avenue N
GalvestonTX77550
property at 12202 Stewart Rd

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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12202 Stewart Rd

GalvestonTX77554

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Galveston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Galveston, TX

Pricing Updated: 07/22/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Galveston, TX area range in price from $830 to $5,490 with an overall median price of $4,087. The three Galveston neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Galveston at $830, Pelican Island at $900, and Isla Del Sol at $3,500. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Galveston Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Galveston$2,747$83020
Pelican Island$3,400$90032
Isla Del Sol$3,500$3,5001
Carancahua Cove$3,900$1,85010
Bay Harbor$5,490$2,4002
West End$5,490$2,4002

Cheapest Available Galveston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Galveston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Palm Shore Apartments in the University Area neighborhood priced from $887. 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
Palm Shore Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 795 SQFT1BR,1BA$887
Waldorf ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Driftwood Apartments - GalvestonA1BR,1BA$925
PostofficePostoffice - 161BR,1BA$925
Stewart's Landing ApartmentsGrace1BR,1BA$976
Viento Sereno Apartments ( NEW)2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,000
Campeche CoveFisherman`s Cove1BR,1BA$1,005
Captain's Landing ApartmentsGrace1BR,1BA$1,014
Island Bay Resort ApartmentsA2R 1x1 WD1BR,1BA$1,015

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Galveston, TX

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Galveston area is the $1.34 price per square foot B3 Model at Lakeside at Campeche in the in the Havre Lafitte neighborhood starting from $1,445. The second greatest value Galveston apartment is the Barcelona Model at Seaside Village starting at $1,424 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Midtown Galveston 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.
Lakeside at CampecheB32BR,2BA$1.34
Seaside VillageBarcelona1BR,1.5BA$1.39
The WBTBldgs 3 and 41BR,1BA$1.10
1818 Church St1818 Church St1BR,1BA$1.65
5802 Avenue R, Unit Studio Apartment5802 Avenue R1BR,1BA$0.94
PostofficePostoffice - 32BR,1.5BA$1.57
ASHTON PLACE APARTMENTSThe Bonelli2BR,1BA$1.30
705 Church St, Unit 1stFloorUnit DN705 Church St2BR,1BA$1.54
Parc At Marina LandingB12BR,1.5BA$1.59
Viento Sereno Apartments ( NEW)2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.33

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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 239 Apartments for Rent in Galveston, TX with pricing that ranges from $532 to $4,050. There are also 191 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Galveston ranging from $830 to $12,000.

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 $830 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,290.

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 $1,260 to $3,078, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $12,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,895.

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