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property at 921 Marine Dr

921 Marine Dr

GalvestonTX77550
property at 1811 52nd St

1811 52nd St

GalvestonTX77551

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property at 7114 N Holiday Dr

7114 N Holiday Dr

GalvestonTX77550

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property at 1708 19th St

1708 19th St

GalvestonTX77550
property at 610 16th St

610 16th St

GalvestonTX77550
property at 7076 N Holiday Dr

7076 N Holiday Dr

GalvestonTX77550

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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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Galveston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Galveston, TX

Pricing Updated: 08/15/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Galveston, TX area range in price from $700 to $5,425 with an overall median price of $3,035. The three Galveston neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Pelican Island Industrial Park at $900, Bay Harbor at $2,300, and Isla Del Sol at $2,980. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Galveston Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Pelican Island Industrial Park$1,780$90035
Bay Harbor$2,640$2,3002
Isla Del Sol$2,980$2,9801
West End$3,780$2,3002
Pelican Island$3,995$70054

Cheapest Available Galveston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Galveston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Island Bay Resorts in the Havre Lafitte neighborhood priced from $800. Captain's Landing Apartments in the Havre Lafitte neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $890. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Galveston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Island Bay ResortsA0P 1/1 300sf1BR,1BA$800
Captain's Landing ApartmentsHarmony1BR,1BA$890
Stewart's Landing ApartmentsHarmony1BR,1BA$890
Carelton CourtyardA11BR,1BA$904
The Oleanders at Broadway1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$923
PostofficePostoffice - 161BR,1BA$925
Parc At Marina LandingThe Sailor`s Berth1BR,1BA$948
BroadwaterFLOOR PLAN A1BR,1BA$949
William B Travis Apartments2nd and 3rd floors of Bldgs 1 and 21BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Galveston, TX

As of August 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Galveston area is the $1.28 price per square foot HC2x1 Model at Park at Cedar Lawn in the in the Denver Court neighborhood starting from $1,435. The second greatest value Galveston apartment is the 1101 Church St Model at 1101 Church St, Unit 2 starting at $1,500 with a $1.50 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.
Park at Cedar LawnHC2x12BR,1BA$1.28
1101 Church St, Unit 21101 Church St2BR,2BA$1.50
PostofficePostoffice - 32BR,1.5BA$1.57
Galveston AMMarket St2BR,1BA$1.38
Village by the SeaC.22BR,1BA$1.49
Viento Sereno Apartments3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$1.41
Lakeside at CampecheA41BR,1BA$1.51
William B Travis Apartments2nd and 3rd floors of Bldgs 1 and 21BR,1BA$1.33
Parc At Marina LandingThe Sailor`s Berth1BR,1BA$1.53
Captain's Landing ApartmentsJade1BR,1BA$1.57

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Frequently Asked Questions about Galveston

What type of rentals are currently available in Galveston?

There are currently 266 Apartments for Rent in Galveston, TX with pricing that ranges from $639 to $5,425. There are also 305 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 $2,319.

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 $995 to $2,980, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,299 to $4,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,780.

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