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1811 21st St

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Galveston, TX

Pricing Updated: 04/27/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Galveston, 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 Galveston Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Pelican Island$1,580$70066

Cheapest Available Galveston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Galveston, TX is a Studio unit found at Island bay Resort Apartments in the Denver Court neighborhood priced from $800. Campeche Cove in the Havre Lafitte neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $811. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Galveston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Island bay Resort ApartmentsA0PStudio,1BA$800
Campeche CoveOyster Cove1BR,1BA$811
Stewart's Landing ApartmentsHarmony1BR,1BA$833
Captain's Landing ApartmentsHarmony1BR,1BA$833
ASHTON PLACE APARTMENTSThe Ayers1BR,1BA$880
Parc At Marina LandingThe Skipper`s Deck1BR,1BA$887
Palm Shore1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 795 SQFT1BR,1BA$887
Lakeside at CampecheA11BR,1BA$899
The Oleanders at Broadway1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$923
PostofficePostoffice - 161BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Galveston, TX

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Galveston area is the $1.32 price per square foot 1822 Avenue M 1/2 Model at 1822 Avenue M 1/2 in the in the The Strand neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Galveston apartment is the Two Bedroom Garden/Flat Model at Villas on the Strand starting at $1,253 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the The Strand neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Galveston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1822 Avenue M 1/21822 Avenue M 1/22BR,2BA$1.32
Villas on the StrandTwo Bedroom Garden/Flat2BR,2BA$1.30
PostofficePostoffice - 32BR,1.5BA$1.57
Seaside VillageBonaire2BR,2.5BA$1.41
Cedars at Carver Park2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.54
Galveston AMMarket St2BR,1BA$1.19
Palm Shore2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, 795 SQFT2BR,2BA$1.56
William B Travis Apartments2nd and 3rd floors of Bldgs 1 and 21BR,1BA$1.33
ASHTON PLACE APARTMENTSThe Ayers1BR,1BA$1.33
Villa Marina ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$1.54

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Galveston Overview

The beautiful Galveston area, located on the Texas coastline, stretches across Galveston and Pelican Islands. It offers residents of Galveston apartments stunning ocean views, a rich multicultural history, and convenient access to all the amenities of nearby Houston. Galveston's warm weather, welcoming culture, and lower-average cost of living make it a popular choice to settle in.

Why live in Galveston, TX?

Southern Texas is known for hot temperatures and hotter food. Nowhere is that more true than in seaside Galveston. In the last two centuries, this vibrant town has been hit with hurricanes and economic depressions, yet residents kept coming back. What drew them to build it into the city you see today? For many people living in seaside homes and apartments in Galveston, the spectacular Caribbean Sea is the answer. However, this bustling city is not just for beach devotees. Galveston also hosts a huge number of festivals, niche businesses, ethnic cuisine, and a thriving arts and entertainment industry.

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Getting Around Galveston, TX

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Galveston Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Galveston?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Galveston is under $925.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Galveston?

The cheapest apartment in Galveston is Campeche Cove which is listed at $811, while the average apartment in Galveston costs $1,580.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Galveston?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Galveston that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Galveston?

Cheap apartments in Galveston have an average cost of $194 which is $1,386 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Galveston.

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