Cheap Homes for Rent in Pelican Island Neighborhood of Galveston, TX from $900 (16 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Pelican Island area of Galveston.

property at 1524 Mechanic St

$900

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$900

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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1524 Mechanic St, Unit 1

1524 Mechanic St
GalvestonTX77550
property at 1524 Mechanic St

$900

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$900

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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1524 Mechanic St, Unit 5

1524 Mechanic St
GalvestonTX77550
property at 1524 Mechanic St

$900

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$900

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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1524 Mechanic St, Unit 4

1524 Mechanic St
GalvestonTX77550

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property at 610 16th St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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610 16th St

GalvestonTX77550
property at 921 Marine Dr

$1,000 - $1,500

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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921 Marine Dr

GalvestonTX77550

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property at 215 Postoffice St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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215 Postoffice St, Unit 803

215 Postoffice St
GalvestonTX77550
property at 1006 Sealy Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1006 Sealy Ave

GalvestonTX77550
property at 215 Postoffice St

$1,385

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$1,385

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$1,385

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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215 Postoffice St, Unit 801

215 Postoffice St
GalvestonTX77550

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm Shore Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 795 SQFT1BR,1BA$887
PostofficePostoffice - 161BR,1BA$925
Carelton CourtyardA21BR,1BA$948
Villa Marina ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$990
2101 Church StreetC1BR,1BA$1,350

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
PostofficePostoffice - 32BR,1.5BA$1.57
705 Church St, Unit 1stFloorUnit DN705 Church St2BR,1BA$1.54
1017 11th St1017 11th St2BR,1BA$1.67
Villas on the StrandOne Bedroom Garden/Flat1BR,1BA$2.05
Villa Marina ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$1.58
Carelton CourtyardA21BR,1BA$1.58
2101 Church StreetC1BR,1BA$2.26
Palm Shore Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 795 SQFT2BR,1BA$1.98

Frequently Asked Questions about Pelican Island

What type of rentals are currently available in Pelican Island?

There are currently 70 Apartments for Rent in Pelican Island, TX with pricing that ranges from $695 to $3,695. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pelican Island ranging from $900 to $3,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Pelican Island?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Pelican Island ranges from $900 to $3,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,271.

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