Cheap Homes for Rent in the University Area Galveston, TX from $900 (12 Rentals)

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property at 1524 Mechanic St
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1524 Mechanic St, Unit 5

1524 Mechanic St
GalvestonTX77550
property at 610 16th St
$1,150

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Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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610 16th St

GalvestonTX77550
property at 921 Marine Dr
$1,150 - $1,600
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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921 Marine Dr

GalvestonTX77550

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property at 215 Postoffice St
$1,200 - $1,750
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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215 Postoffice St

GalvestonTX77550
property at 801 Avenue K
$1,300
1 Bedroom Rentals
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801 Avenue K

GalvestonTX77550

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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 $900. Carelton Courtyard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $910. Here are the most affordable University Area apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm Shore Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 795 SQFT1BR,1BA$900
Carelton CourtyardA11BR,1BA$910
PostofficePostoffice - 161BR,1BA$925
Villa Marina ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$965
Bruno - Sealy Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Area, TX

As of September 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Area area is the $1.62 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at 215 Post Office #302 in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value University Area apartment is the Postoffice - 3 Model at Postoffice starting at $1,500 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the The Strand 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.
215 Post Office #3022BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$1.62
PostofficePostoffice - 32BR,1.5BA$1.57
1002 11th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.53
Villas on the StrandOne Bedroom Garden/Flat1BR,1BA$2.05
Villa Marina ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$1.54
Palm Shore Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 795 SQFT2BR,1BA$2.24
Carelton CourtyardA11BR,1BA$1.75

Frequently Asked Questions about University Area

What type of rentals are currently available in University Area?

There are currently 69 Apartments for Rent in University Area, TX with pricing that ranges from $900 to $4,050. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in University Area ranging from $900 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in University Area?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in University Area ranges from $900 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,895.

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