
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pelican Island Neighborhood of Galveston, TX from $500 (43 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Pelican Island area of Galveston.


Palm Shore Apartments

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Carelton Courtyard

102 The Strand

928 Ferry Rd

613 Church St

1505 Church St

1011 9th St
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1017 11th St

1427 Church St

705 Church St, Unit 1stFloorDN

215 Postoffice St

610 Church St

Harbor Gardens

University Apartments Galveston

Ferry Road Apartments
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Tradewinds Apartments

Palm Shores

Granada Apartments

1524 Mechanic St, Unit 1

1524 Mechanic St, Unit 5

1524 Mechanic St, Unit 4

Polaris Hall

University Place
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Postoffice

Gulf Estates, Inc.

Villa Marina Apartments

1614 Market St

402 Postoffice St

610 16th St

610 16th St

921 Marine Dr
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7092 N Holiday Dr

803 Avenue K

Oceanfront Lofts

1009 8th street

215 Postoffice St, Unit 803

814 Broadway Avenue J

801 Avenue K

2101 Church Street
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1006 Sealy Ave

215 Postoffice St, Unit 801

805 St Marys Blvd
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 | $1,471 | $695 | $1,915 |
| Pelican Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,171 | $887 | $2,252 |
| Pelican Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,596 | $1,000 | $3,695 |
| Pelican Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,315 | $1,260 | $1,350 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 43 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 $887. 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 | $887 |
| Postoffice | Postoffice - 16 | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Carelton Courtyard | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $948 |
| Villa Marina Apartments | The Ayers | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| 2101 Church Street | C | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Villas on the Strand | One Bedroom Garden/Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pelican Island, TX
As of July 05, 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 705 Church St Model at 705 Church St, Unit 1stFloorUnit DN starting at $1,385 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the University Area 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 |
| 705 Church St, Unit 1stFloorUnit DN | 705 Church St | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| 1017 11th St | 1017 11th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Villas on the Strand | One Bedroom Garden/Flat | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Villa Marina Apartments | The Ayers | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Carelton Courtyard | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 2101 Church Street | C | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| 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 $1,805.
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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