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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pelican Island Neighborhood of Galveston, TX from $500 (51 Rentals)
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Palm Shore Apartments
417 Church StGalveston, TX 77550
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$897 - $1,479
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Carelton Courtyard
215 Market StGalveston, TX 77550
624 Avenue H
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928 Ferry Rd
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102 The Strand
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1408 The Strand
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1017 11th St
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524 23rd St, Unit E
524 23rd StGalveston, TX 77550
1427 Church St
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1017 11th St
1017 11th StGalveston, TX 77550
1801 Church St
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914 Church St
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1011 9th St
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801 St Marys Blvd
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705 Church St, Unit 1stFloorUnitDN, Unit 1stFloorUnitDN
705 Church StGalveston, TX 77550
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215 Postoffice St
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Harbor Gardens
502 Holiday DrGalveston, TX 77550
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
University Apartments Galveston
602 Seawolf PkyGalveston, TX 77554
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Ferry Road Apartments
610 Ferry RdGalveston, TX 77550
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Tradewinds Apartments
102 Strand StGalveston, TX 77550
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Palm Shores
402 Church StGalveston, TX 77550
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Granada Apartments
600 19th StGalveston, TX 77550
1524 Mechanic St, Unit 5, Unit 5
1524 Mechanic St
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1524 Mechanic St, Unit 4, Unit 4
1524 Mechanic St
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Studio Apartments
Polaris Hall
1014 Texas Clipper RdGalveston, TX 77554
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Villa Marina Apartments
210 Strand StGalveston, TX 77550
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Postoffice
928 Post Office StGalveston, TX 77550
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Gulf Estates, Inc.
325 Church StGalveston, TX 77550
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University Place
711 8th StGalveston, TX 77550
1614 Market St
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902 Church St
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402 Postoffice St
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1015-1011 11th St
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1524 Mechanic St, Unit 2, Unit 2
1524 Mechanic St
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610 16th St
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610 16th St
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921 Marine Dr
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803 Avenue K
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2315 The Strand
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Oceanfront Lofts
805 Avenue KGalveston, TX 77550
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1009 8th street
1009 8th StGalveston, TX 77550
807 7th St
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2101 Church Street
2101 Church Rear StGalveston, TX 77550
1006 Sealy Ave
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215 Postoffice St, Unit 803, Unit 803
215 Postoffice St
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Pelican Island, Galveston, TX Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pelican Island?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelican Island Studio Apartments | $1,404 | $795 | $1,970 |
| Pelican Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,169 | $800 | $2,495 |
| Pelican Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,546 | $1,020 | $3,995 |
| Pelican Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,429 | $1,200 | $2,000 |
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Cheapest Available Pelican Island Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Pelican Island area of Galveston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Palm Shore Apartments priced from $887. Carelton Courtyard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $897. Here are the most affordable Pelican Island apartments for rent in Galveston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Shore Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 795 SQFT | 1BR,1BA | $887 |
| Carelton Courtyard | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $897 |
| Villa Marina Apartments | The Ayers | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Postoffice | Postoffice - 16 | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| University Place | A1-UP | 1BR,1BA | $997 |
| 2101 Church Street | D | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Villas on the Strand | Two Bedroom Garden/Flat | 2BR,2BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pelican Island, TX
As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pelican Island area is the $1.68 price per square foot Two Bedroom Garden/Flat Model at Villas on the Strand in the in the The Strand neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Pelican Island apartment is the Postoffice - 3 Model at Postoffice starting at $1,500 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the The Strand neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pelican Island apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Villas on the Strand | Two Bedroom Garden/Flat | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Postoffice | Postoffice - 3 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.57 |
| 705 Church St, Unit 1stFloorUnitDN | 705 Church St | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| University Place | A2- UP | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 1017 11th St | 1017 11th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 2101 Church Street | D | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Villa Marina Apartments | The Ayers | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Carelton Courtyard | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Palm Shore Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 795 SQFT | 2BR,1BA | $1.98 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pelican Island Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pelican Island?
The cheapest apartment in Pelican Island is Palm Shore Apartments which is listed at $887, while the average apartment in Pelican Island costs $1,427.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pelican Island?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 18 regular apartments in Pelican Island that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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