Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central City Neighborhood of Galveston, TX from $400 (35 Rentals)

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2910 Avenue K
$9501 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

2910 Avenue K

Galveston, TX 77550
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2914 Avenue K
$1,0501 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

2914 Avenue K

Galveston, TX 77550
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710 38th St
$1,0951 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

710 38th St

Galveston, TX 77550
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4114 Avenue S 1/2
$1,1001 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

4114 Avenue S 1/2

Galveston, TX 77550
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Avenue L
1 Bedroom Apartments

Avenue L

3116 Avenue LGalveston, TX 77550
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Seaport Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seaport Village

7200 Heards LnGalveston, TX 77551
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71st Street Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

71st Street Apartments

2311 71st StGalveston, TX 77551
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8100 Seawall Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8100 Seawall Blvd

8100 Seawall BlvdGalveston, TX 77551

Central City, Galveston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central City area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Island bay Resort Apartments priced from $800. Captain's Landing Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $870. Here are the most affordable Central City apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Island bay Resort Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
Captain's Landing ApartmentsJade1BR,1BA$870
Village by the SeaA.11BR,1BA$875
Parc At Marina LandingThe Skipper`s Deck1BR,1BA$887
Stewart's Landing ApartmentsHarmony1BR,1BA$923
The Oleanders at Broadway1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$923
BroadwaterFLOOR PLAN A1BR,1BA$949
William B Travis Apartments2nd and 3rd floors of Bldgs 1 and 21BR,1BA$975
Campeche CoveOyster Cove1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, TX

As of February 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $1.63 price per square foot Seahorse Model at Oceanfront Lofts in the in the Denver Court neighborhood starting from $1,840. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the The Belmont Model at ASHTON PLACE APARTMENTS starting at $1,110 with a $1.12 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oceanfront LoftsSeahorse2BR,1.5BA$1.63
ASHTON PLACE APARTMENTSThe Belmont2BR,1BA$1.12
Seaside VillageBonaire2BR,2.5BA$1.55
2312 53rd St, Unit 22312 53rd St1BR,1BA$1.22
William B Travis Apartments2nd and 3rd floors of Bldgs 1 and 21BR,1BA$1.33
Park at Cedar LawnHC1x11BR,1BA$1.68
Village by the SeaA.11BR,1BA$1.36
Stewart's Landing ApartmentsHarmony1BR,1BA$1.44
1523 35th Street, Unit 11523 35th StreetStudio ,1BA$1.36
Captain's Landing ApartmentsJade1BR,1BA$1.51

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central City, Galveston, TX

Ranked #11

Among neighborhoods in Galveston, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Central City, Galveston, and the greater Houston area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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

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 listed at $815.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment is $800 at Island bay Resort Apartments.

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 $1,011 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 and starts from $1,400.

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