
Cheap Homes for Rent in Galveston, TX from $700 (48 Rentals)
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4025 Avenue R

1015 9th St

3116 Avenue L

1907 1st St

801 37th St

4909 Wharton Dr

5106 Avenue R 1/2

1907 Avenue O 1/2

620 Avenue H
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4609 Broadway Avenue J

921 Marine Dr, Unit Marina Pointe 219

2205 33rd St

3911 Winnie St

1015 9th St

7092 N Holiday Dr

1817 Biovu Dr

1621 Avenue K Rear

6003 1/2
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7820 Seawall Blvd

7820 Seawall Blvd

7820 Seawall Blvd

7302 Stewart Rd

6300 Seawall Blvd

4011 Vista Rd

1108 22nd St

215 Postoffice St

215 Postoffice St

215 Postoffice St

6300 Seawall Blvd
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6102 Seawall Blvd

823 Avenue K

3927 Avenue M

712 Avenue H

1218 42nd St

2119 63rd St

4025 Avenue S 1/2

3220 69th St

9520 Seawall Blvd

1416 13th St
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1101 9th St

915 8th St, Unit 1

915 8th St, Unit 2

1101 9th St

215 Post Office

3706 Avenue O 1/2

5301 Avenue M

500 Tiki Dr
Galveston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Galveston?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Galveston 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,063 | $1,150 | $4,000 |
Galveston 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,903 | $1,500 | $6,000 |
Galveston 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,312 | $2,200 | $7,800 |
Galveston 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,408 | $3,750 | $4,975 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Galveston, TX
Pricing Updated: 05/27/2025Current apartment rentals in the Galveston, TX area range in price from $750 to $6,000 with an overall median price of $4,167. The three Galveston neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Pelican Island at $750, Carancahua Cove at $1,295, and Bay Harbor at $2,700. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Galveston Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Pelican Island | $2,900 | $750 | 40 |
Carancahua Cove | $4,200 | $1,295 | 11 |
Bay Harbor | $4,500 | $2,700 | 3 |
West End | $4,500 | $2,700 | 2 |
Isla Del Sol | $4,737 | $2,350 | 10 |
Cheapest Available Galveston Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Galveston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Campeche Cove in the Havre Lafitte neighborhood priced from $806. ASHTON PLACE APARTMENTS in the Havre Lafitte neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $810. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Galveston apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Campeche Cove | Oyster Cove | 1BR,1BA | $806 |
ASHTON PLACE APARTMENTS | The Ayers | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
Stewart's Landing Apartments | Harmony | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
Villa Marina Apartments | The Ashland | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
Palm Shore | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 795 SQFT | 1BR,1BA | $887 |
Captain's Landing Apartments | Harmony | 1BR,1BA | $887 |
Village by the Sea | A.1 | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
Island bay Resort Apartments | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $917 |
Carelton Courtyard | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $919 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Galveston, TX
As of May 28, 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 Pirates Cove 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Palm Bay Galveston | Plan 3211 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.39 |
1613 Avenue N 1/2, Unit Upstairs | 1613 Avenue N 1/2 | 2BR,1BA | $0.67 |
Villas on the Strand | 3 Bedroom Garden/Flat | 3BR,2BA | $1.44 |
Lakeside at Campeche | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
4928 Avenue O, Unit 3 | 4928 Avenue O | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
6113 Avenue Q 1/2, Unit 2 | 6113 Avenue Q 1/2 | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
Galveston AM | Market St | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
William B Travis Apartments | 2nd and 3rd floors of Bldgs 1 and 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
ASHTON PLACE APARTMENTS | The Ayers | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Villa Marina Apartments | The Ashland | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Galveston
What type of rentals are currently available in Galveston?
There are currently 292 Apartments for Rent in Galveston, TX with pricing that ranges from $675 to $5,375. There are also 210 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 $2,479.
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