Cheap Homes for Rent in University Area Galveston, TX from $800 (33 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the University Area 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
property at 215 Postoffice St

$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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215 Postoffice St

GalvestonTX77550

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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

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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 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. Palm Shore has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $887. Here are the most affordable University Area apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carelton CourtyardA11BR,1BA$864
Palm Shore1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 795 SQFT1BR,1BA$887
Villa Marina ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$915
PostofficePostoffice - 161BR,1BA$925
University PlaceA1-UP1BR,1BA$1,025
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 University Area, TX

As of February 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Area area is the $2.37 price per square foot B7 Model at Cove at Galveston Yacht Basin in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $4,105. The second greatest value University Area apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Villas on the Strand starting at $1,800 with a $1.74 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.
Cove at Galveston Yacht BasinB72BR,2BA$2.37
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
Palm Shore2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, 795 SQFT2BR,2BA$1.56
University PlaceA1-UP1BR,1BA$1.48
Villa Marina ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$1.46
2101 Church StreetE1BR,1BA$2.39
Carelton CourtyardA11BR,1BA$1.66

Frequently Asked Questions about University Area

What type of rentals are currently available in University Area?

There are currently 88 Apartments for Rent in University Area, TX with pricing that ranges from $750 to $4,165. There are also 78 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in University Area ranging from $800 to $4,250.

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 $800 to $4,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,004.

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