Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University of Texas Medical Branch Neighborhood of Galveston, TX from $400 (58 Rentals)

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Carelton Courtyard
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$910 - $1,365
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$910 - $1,365

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Carelton Courtyard

215 Market StGalveston, TX 77550
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property at 701 28th St

$1,095

2 Bedroom Rentals

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701 28th St

GalvestonTX77550

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property at 1015 30th St

$1,000 - $1,200

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1015 30th St

GalvestonTX77550

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Avenue L
1 Bedroom Apartments

Avenue L

3116 Avenue LGalveston, TX 77550
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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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property at 4025 Avenue R

$775

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4025 Avenue R

GalvestonTX77550
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Palm Shores
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Shores

402 Church StGalveston, TX 77550
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property at 2806 Avenue M 1/2

$830

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$830

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$830

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2806 Avenue M 1/2

GalvestonTX77550
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Granada Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Granada Apartments

600 19th StGalveston, TX 77550
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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
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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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property at 921 Marine Dr

$1,000 - $1,600

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921 Marine Dr

GalvestonTX77550
property at 1624 17th St

$1,075

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$1,075

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$1,075

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1624 17th St, Unit Down

1624 17th St
GalvestonTX77550
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2106 Avenue K
2 Bedroom Apartments

2106 Avenue K

2106 Avenue KGalveston, TX 77550

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2808 Avenue M
2 Bedroom Apartments

2808 Avenue M

2808 Avenue MGalveston, TX 77550
property at 610 16th St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

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610 16th St

GalvestonTX77550
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University Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Place

711 8th StGalveston, TX 77550
property at 215 Postoffice St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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215 Postoffice St, Unit 803

215 Postoffice St
GalvestonTX77550

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Cheapest Available University of Texas Medical Branch Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University of Texas Medical Branch area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Palm Shore Apartments priced from $887. Waldorf Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable University of Texas Medical Branch apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm Shore Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 795 SQFT1BR,1BA$887
Waldorf ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
PostofficePostoffice - 161BR,1BA$925
Carelton CourtyardA31BR,1BA$1,247
2101 Church StreetC1BR,1BA$1,350
Villas on the StrandOne Bedroom Garden/Flat1BR,1BA$1,450
Cedars at Carver Park2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,750
USNB Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University of Texas Medical Branch, TX

As of August 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the University of Texas Medical Branch area is the $1.65 price per square foot 1818 Church St Model at 1818 Church St in the in the The Strand neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value University of Texas Medical Branch 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 of Texas Medical Branch apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1818 Church St1818 Church St1BR,1BA$1.65
PostofficePostoffice - 32BR,1.5BA$1.57
Cedars at Carver Park2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.91
Villas on the StrandOne Bedroom Garden/Flat1BR,1BA$2.05
Carelton CourtyardA31BR,1BA$1.80
USNB Apartments1A1BR,1BA$3.25
2101 Church StreetC1BR,1BA$2.26
Palm Shore Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 795 SQFT2BR,1BA$1.98
Waldorf ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.40

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University Of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX

Ranked #23

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

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University of Texas Medical Branch Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University of Texas Medical Branch Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University of Texas Medical Branch Apartment is $887 at Palm Shore Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University of Texas Medical Branch Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University of Texas Medical Branch is starting from $1,037 at Palm Shore Apartments.

What is the most affordable University of Texas Medical Branch Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap University of Texas Medical Branch Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Palm Shore Apartments and starts from $1,260.

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