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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Area Galveston, TX from $500 (56 Rentals)
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Palm Shore Apartments
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705 Church St, Unit 1stFloorUnitDN, Unit 1stFloorUnitDN
705 Church StGalveston, TX 77550
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7142 N Holiday Dr, Unit Port Aux Prince N Holiday Drive, Unit Port Aux Prince N Holiday Drive
7142 N Holiday DrGalveston, TX 77550
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215 Postoffice St
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Harbor Gardens
502 Holiday DrGalveston, TX 77550
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Tradewinds Apartments
102 Strand StGalveston, TX 77550
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Ferry Road Apartments
610 Ferry RdGalveston, TX 77550
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Palm Shores
402 Church StGalveston, TX 77550
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Granada Apartments
600 19th StGalveston, TX 77550
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Postoffice
928 Post Office StGalveston, TX 77550
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Villa Marina Apartments
210 Strand StGalveston, TX 77550
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325 Church StGalveston, TX 77550
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921 Marine Dr
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University Place
711 8th StGalveston, TX 77550
1812 Winnie St
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902 Church St
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1015-1011 11th St
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1210 Avenue M
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610 16th St
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803 Avenue K
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1415 Church St
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Oceanfront Lofts
805 Avenue KGalveston, TX 77550
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1009 8th StGalveston, TX 77550
807 7th St
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217 Church St, Unit 201, Unit 201
217 Church St
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1710 Market St
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1614 Market St
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University Area, Galveston, TX Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Area?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Area Studio Apartments | $1,424 | $795 | $2,010 |
| University Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,104 | $625 | $2,450 |
| University Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,459 | $1,020 | $2,960 |
| University Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,315 | $1,260 | $1,350 |
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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 Palm Shore Apartments priced from $887. Carelton Courtyard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $909. Here are the most affordable University Area apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Shore Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 795 SQFT | 1BR,1BA | $887 |
| Carelton Courtyard | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $909 |
| Villa Marina Apartments | The Ayers | 1BR,1BA | $920 |
| Postoffice | Postoffice - 16 | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| University Place | A1-UP | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| 2106 Avenue K | Avenue K | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| 2101 Church Street | G | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Villas on the Strand | Two Bedroom Garden/Flat | 2BR,2BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Area, TX
As of April 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Area area is the $1.68 price per square foot Two Bedroom Garden/Flat Model at Villas on the Strand in the in the The Strand neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value University Area 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 University Area apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Villas on the Strand | Two Bedroom Garden/Flat | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| 7142 N Holiday Dr, Unit Port Aux Prince N Holiday Drive | 7142 N Holiday Dr | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Postoffice | Postoffice - 3 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.57 |
| 705 Church St, Unit 1stFloorUnitDN | 705 Church St | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Palm Shore Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 795 SQFT | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 2106 Avenue K | Avenue K | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| University Place | A1-UP | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Villa Marina Apartments | The Ayers | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Carelton Courtyard | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 2101 Church Street | G | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Area Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Area?
The cheapest apartment in University Area is Palm Shore Apartments which is listed at $887, while the average apartment in University Area costs $1,447.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Area?
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 22 regular apartments in University Area that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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