Cheap Homes for Rent in University Area Galveston, TX from $900 (23 Rentals)

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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
property at 1524 Mechanic St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1524 Mechanic St, Unit 2

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 - $1,200

1 Bedroom Rentals

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921 Marine Dr

GalvestonTX77550

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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

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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215 Postoffice St, Unit 803

215 Postoffice St
GalvestonTX77550
property at 1623 Avenue N

$1,375

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$1,375

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$1,375

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1623 Avenue N, Unit GA-REAR

1623 Avenue N
GalvestonTX77550
property at 304 18th St

$1,475

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$1,475

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$1,475

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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304 18th St, Unit Up

304 18th St
GalvestonTX77550
property at 609 Sealy Ave

$1,499 - $1,599

2 Bedroom Rentals

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609 Sealy Ave

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 $887. Carelton Courtyard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $897. 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$887
Carelton CourtyardA21BR,1BA$897
Villa Marina ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$900
PostofficePostoffice - 161BR,1BA$925
University PlaceA1-UP1BR,1BA$997

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Area, TX

As of June 04, 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 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.
Villas on the StrandTwo Bedroom Garden/Flat2BR,2BA$1.68
PostofficePostoffice - 32BR,1.5BA$1.57
705 Church St, Unit 1stFloorUnit DN705 Church St2BR,1BA$1.55
2101 Church StreetA2BR,2BA$1.98
University PlaceA1-UP1BR,1BA$1.44
1628 Avenue K, Unit 31628 Avenue KStudio ,1BA$1.38
Villa Marina ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$1.44
Carelton CourtyardA21BR,1BA$1.50
Palm Shore Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 795 SQFT2BR,1BA$1.98

Frequently Asked Questions about University Area

What type of rentals are currently available in University Area?

There are currently 80 Apartments for Rent in University Area, TX with pricing that ranges from $795 to $2,835. There are also 58 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in University Area ranging from $900 to $3,995.

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 $3,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,922.

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