
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central City Neighborhood of Galveston, TX from $400 (31 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Central City area of Galveston.


Island bay Resort Apartments

Campeche Cove

Parc At Marina Landing

Village by the Sea

5618 Avenue L

Lakeside at Campeche

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3714 Avenue S

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2914 Avenue K

Seaside Village

4114 Avenue S 1/2

710 38th St

1814-1831 31st St

6003 Avenue S 1/2
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Central City, Galveston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central City Studio Apartments | $1,093 | $800 | $1,550 |
Central City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,162 | $700 | $2,770 |
Central City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,524 | $950 | $2,647 |
Central City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,998 | $1,175 | $2,916 |
Central City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,025 | $2,025 | $2,025 |
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There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central City Neighborhood of Galveston, TX.
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Cheapest Available Central City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central City area of Houston, TX is a Studio unit found at Island bay Resort Apartments priced from $800. Campeche Cove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $811. Here are the most affordable Central City apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Island bay Resort Apartments | A0P | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Campeche Cove | Oyster Cove | 1BR,1BA | $811 |
ASHTON PLACE APARTMENTS | The Ayers | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
Parc At Marina Landing | The Skipper`s Deck | 1BR,1BA | $887 |
Lakeside at Campeche | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
The Oleanders at Broadway | 1 Bedroom Tax Credit*** | 1BR,1BA | $923 |
Captain's Landing Apartments | Jade | 1BR,1BA | $937 |
Stewart's Landing Apartments | Jade | 1BR,1BA | $937 |
Broadwater | FLOOR PLAN A | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, TX
As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $1.41 price per square foot Bonaire Model at Seaside Village in the in the Denver Court neighborhood starting from $1,348. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the A2-Designer Plus Model at Club of the Isle starting at $1,299 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Havre Lafitte neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Seaside Village | Bonaire | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.41 |
Club of the Isle | A2-Designer Plus | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Village by the Sea | B.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
William B Travis Apartments | 2nd and 3rd floors of Bldgs 1 and 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Lakeside at Campeche | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
ASHTON PLACE APARTMENTS | The Ayers | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
1319 31st St, Unit 1 | 1319 31st St | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Captain's Landing Apartments | Jade | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
Stewart's Landing Apartments | Jade | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
Campeche Cove | Oyster Cove | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
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Getting Around the Central City Neighborhood in Galveston, TX
Walk Score®
74 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
52 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central City is at Island bay Resort Apartments listed at $800.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment is $811 at Campeche Cove.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central City is starting from $1,022 at Village by the Sea.
What is the most affordable Central City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Central City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at William B Travis Apartments and starts from $1,800.
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