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Pirates Landing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pirates Landing

2727 Nasa Road 1Seabrook, TX 77586

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Century South Shore

2800 E League City PkyLeague City, TX 77573
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Regatta Bay

2555 N Repsdorph RdSeabrook, TX 77586
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kemah, TX

Pricing Updated: 01/03/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Kemah, TX area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Kemah Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Clear Lake Shores$2,830$516277

Cheapest Available Kemah Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kemah, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Bar Harbor Apartment Homes in the Oak Ridge Meadows neighborhood priced from $790. Banyan Cove Apartments in the South Shore Harbour neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $858. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kemah apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bar Harbor Apartment HomesA1- Classic Unit1BR,1BA$790
Banyan Cove Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$858
Infinity at Seabrook formerly Groves at SeabrookA1 - 1x11BR,1BA$890
Apollo Palms Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$899
Coral Bay1a1BR,1BA$899
219 Jackson AveEfficiencyStudio,1BA$900
Shor on Clear LakeThe Clipper1BR,1BA$960
Villas By the BayVeneto1BR,1BA$1,020
South Shore LakesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,024
Teakwood at SeabrookA31BR,1BA$1,074

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kemah, TX

As of January 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kemah area is the $1.39 price per square foot D Floor Plan Model at Legend Point Condominiums in the in the South Shore Harbour neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Kemah apartment is the Galveston Model at Summerbrooke starting at $1,205 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the South Shore Harbour neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kemah apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Legend Point CondominiumsD Floor Plan2BR,2BA$1.39
SummerbrookeGalveston2BR,1BA$1.33
Regatta BayB32BR,2BA$1.51
Coral Bay1aR1BR,1BA$1.18
Banyan Cove Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.35
Villas By the BayVeneto1BR,1BA$1.39
Fairways at South ShoreA1 - Champions1BR,1BA$1.53
Shor on Clear LakeThe Anchor1BR,1BA$1.50
Infinity at Seabrook formerly Groves at SeabrookA1 - 1x11BR,1BA$1.39
Apollo Palms Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.43

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Kemah Overview

Located near scenic Galveston Bay, Kemah has blossomed into a thriving small city. Boasting an economic base largely focused upon tourism, this quaint and welcoming community is a fantastic option for those looking to explore the quieter side of Texas life.

Why live in Kemah, TX?

Dubbed the 'Gateway to the Bay', Kemah has much to offer potential new residents. The seaside scenery is legendary, and the charming ambiance of the city proper is flush with boutiques, eateries and retail store options. This is a city for those yearning for a place where everyone knows your name, and doors are often left unlocked. If spectacular oceanic views and a slower-paced way of life are your bread and butter, then look no further than an apartment in Kemah.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kemah Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Kemah?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Kemah is at 219 Jackson Ave listed at $900.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kemah Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kemah Apartment is $790 at Bar Harbor Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Kemah Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kemah is starting from $1,009 at Infinity at Seabrook formerly Groves at Seabrook.

What is the most affordable Kemah Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Kemah Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Summerbrooke and starts from $1,660.

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