Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Area Galveston, TX from $500 (25 Rentals)

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1814 Ave M 1/2

GalvestonTX77550
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Harbor Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Gardens

502 Holiday DrGalveston, TX 77550
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Ferry Road Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ferry Road Apartments

610 Ferry RdGalveston, TX 77550
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Granada Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Granada Apartments

600 19th StGalveston, TX 77550
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1528 Church St

GalvestonTX77550

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Postoffice
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Postoffice

928 Post Office StGalveston, TX 77550
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Gulf Estates, Inc.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gulf Estates, Inc.

325 Church StGalveston, TX 77550
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University Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Place

711 8th StGalveston, TX 77550

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University Area, Galveston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Area area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Carelton Courtyard priced from $864. Postoffice has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable University Area apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carelton CourtyardA11BR,1BA$864
PostofficePostoffice - 161BR,1BA$925
Villa Marina ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$995
University PlaceA1-UP1BR,1BA$1,099
Oceanfront LoftsOceanview Apartment1BR,1BA$1,282

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Area, TX

As of October 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Area area is the $3.08 price per square foot B7 Model at Cove at Galveston Yacht Basin in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $5,340. The second greatest value University Area apartment is the 404 Model at Jackson Square starting at $1,979 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Midtown Galveston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cove at Galveston Yacht BasinB72BR,2BA$3.08
Jackson Square4042BR,2BA$1.80
Villas on the StrandTwo Bedroom Garden/Flat2BR,2BA$1.45
PostofficePostoffice - 112BR,1.5BA$1.67
705 Church St, Unit 1stFloorUnit DN705 Church St2BR,1BA$1.72
1017 11th St, Unit 11017 11th St2BR,1BA$1.83
University PlaceA1-UP1BR,1BA$1.59
Villa Marina ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$1.59
2101 Church StreetF1BR,1BA$2.41
Carelton CourtyardA11BR,1BA$1.66

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Area, Galveston, TX

Ranked #30

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Area Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University Area Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University Area Apartment is $864 at Carelton Courtyard.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University Area Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University Area is starting from $1,043 at Carelton Courtyard.

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