Cheap Homes for Rent in Pelican Island Neighborhood of Galveston, TX from $800 (30 Rentals)

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

property at 1528 Church St

$800

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$800

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$800

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1528 Church St

GalvestonTX77550
property at 921 Marine Dr

$1,099 - $1,775

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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921 Marine Dr

GalvestonTX77550

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property at 610 16th St

$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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610 16th St

GalvestonTX77550
property at 1415 Church St

$1,275 - $1,650

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1415 Church St

GalvestonTX77550

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property at 215 Postoffice St

$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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215 Postoffice St

GalvestonTX77550
property at 7102 N Holiday Dr

$1,322

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$1,322

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$1,322

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7102 N Holiday Dr, Unit 7102

7102 N Holiday Dr
GalvestonTX77550
property at 2315 The Strand

$1,325 - $1,700

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2315 The Strand

GalvestonTX77550

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property at 304 18th St

$1,475

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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304 18th St

GalvestonTX77550

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property at 817 10th St

$1,500

3 Bedroom Rentals

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817 10th St

GalvestonTX77550

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 Carelton Courtyard priced from $887. Palm Shore has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $887. Here are the most affordable Pelican Island apartments for rent in Galveston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carelton CourtyardA21BR,1BA$887
Palm Shore1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 795 SQFT1BR,1BA$887
PostofficePostoffice - 161BR,1BA$925
Villa Marina ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$930
University PlaceA1-UP1BR,1BA$1,071
2101 Church StreetC1BR,1BA$1,350
Villas on the StrandTwo Bedroom Garden/Flat2BR,2BA$1,750
Cove at Galveston Yacht BasinA21BR,1BA$2,179

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pelican Island, TX

As of February 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pelican Island area is the $1.74 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Villas on the Strand in the in the The Strand neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Pelican Island apartment is the 7142 N Holiday Dr Model at 7142 N Holiday Dr, Unit Port Aux Prince N Holiday Drive starting at $1,400 with a $1.37 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.
Villas on the Strand2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.74
7142 N Holiday Dr, Unit Port Aux Prince N Holiday Drive7142 N Holiday Dr2BR,2BA$1.37
1101 Church St, Unit 21101 Church St2BR,2BA$1.65
PostofficePostoffice - 32BR,1.5BA$1.57
Cove at Galveston Yacht BasinA21BR,1BA$2.57
Palm Shore2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, 795 SQFT2BR,2BA$1.56
University PlaceA1-UP1BR,1BA$1.55
Villa Marina ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$1.48
2101 Church StreetE1BR,1BA$2.39
Carelton CourtyardA11BR,1BA$1.71

Frequently Asked Questions about Pelican Island

What type of rentals are currently available in Pelican Island?

There are currently 84 Apartments for Rent in Pelican Island, TX with pricing that ranges from $800 to $4,165. There are also 74 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pelican Island ranging from $800 to $4,500.

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 $800 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,945.

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