
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pelican Island Neighborhood of Galveston, TX from $500 (32 Rentals)
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Carelton Courtyard

102 The Strand

1806 Church St

911 Avenue K

1002 11th St

1505 Church St

809 Avenue K
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Postoffice

Gulf Estates, Inc.

921 Marine Dr

1812 Winnie St

610 16th St

610 16th St
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University Place

215 Postoffice St, Unit 803

215 Postoffice St

803 Avenue K

Oceanfront Lofts

1009 8th street

814 Broadway Avenue J

801 Avenue K
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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 | $1,499 | $999 | $1,860 |
| Pelican Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,237 | $887 | $2,400 |
| Pelican Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,798 | $1,050 | $4,050 |
| Pelican Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,325 | $1,275 | $1,350 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Pelican Island Neighborhood of Galveston, TX.
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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 $895. Postoffice has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. 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 | $895 |
| Postoffice | Postoffice - 16 | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Carelton Courtyard | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $948 |
| 1002 11th St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Villas on the Strand | One Bedroom Garden/Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| USNB Apartments | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pelican Island, TX
As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pelican Island area is the $1.57 price per square foot Postoffice - 3 Model at Postoffice in the in the The Strand neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Pelican Island apartment is the One Bedroom Garden/Flat Model at Villas on the Strand starting at $1,450 with a $2.05 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postoffice | Postoffice - 3 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.57 |
| Villas on the Strand | One Bedroom Garden/Flat | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| 1002 11th St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| USNB Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
| Carelton Courtyard | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Palm Shore Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 795 SQFT | 2BR,1BA | $2.19 |
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 $895, while the average apartment in Pelican Island costs $1,175.
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 3 regular apartments in Pelican Island that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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