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property at 4025 Avenue R

4025 Avenue R

GalvestonTX77550
property at 1015 9th St

1015 9th St

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 7820 Seawall Blvd

7820 Seawall Blvd

GalvestonTX77551
property at 215 Postoffice St

215 Postoffice St

GalvestonTX77550
property at 215 Postoffice St

215 Postoffice St

GalvestonTX77550
property at 215 Postoffice St

215 Postoffice St

GalvestonTX77550
property at 6300 Seawall Blvd

6300 Seawall Blvd

GalvestonTX77551

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property at 823 Avenue K

823 Avenue K

GalvestonTX77550
property at 3220 69th St

3220 69th St

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 1101 9th St

1101 9th St

GalvestonTX77550
property at 500 Tiki Dr

500 Tiki Dr

Tiki IslandTX77554

Galveston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Galveston, TX

Pricing Updated: 05/27/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Pelican Island$2,900$75040
Carancahua Cove$4,200$1,29511
Bay Harbor$4,500$2,7003
West End$4,500$2,7002
Isla Del Sol$4,737$2,35010

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Campeche CoveOyster Cove1BR,1BA$806
ASHTON PLACE APARTMENTSThe Ayers1BR,1BA$810
Stewart's Landing ApartmentsHarmony1BR,1BA$835
Villa Marina ApartmentsThe Ashland1BR,1BA$885
Palm Shore1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 795 SQFT1BR,1BA$887
Captain's Landing ApartmentsHarmony1BR,1BA$887
Village by the SeaA.11BR,1BA$890
Island bay Resort ApartmentsA1R1BR,1BA$917
Carelton CourtyardA11BR,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 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
Villas on the Strand3 Bedroom Garden/Flat3BR,2BA$1.44
Lakeside at CampecheB32BR,2BA$1.42
4928 Avenue O, Unit 34928 Avenue O2BR,1BA$1.10
6113 Avenue Q 1/2, Unit 26113 Avenue Q 1/22BR,1BA$0.90
Galveston AMMarket St2BR,1BA$1.21
William B Travis Apartments2nd and 3rd floors of Bldgs 1 and 21BR,1BA$1.33
ASHTON PLACE APARTMENTSThe Ayers1BR,1BA$1.23
Villa Marina ApartmentsThe Ashland1BR,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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