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property at 4909 Wharton Dr

4909 Wharton Dr

GalvestonTX77551

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property at 921 Marine Dr

921 Marine Dr

GalvestonTX77550
property at 7820 Seawall Blvd

7820 Seawall Blvd

GalvestonTX77551

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property at 7820 Seawall Blvd

7820 Seawall Blvd

GalvestonTX77551
property at 215 Postoffice St

215 Postoffice St

GalvestonTX77550
property at 215 Postoffice St

215 Postoffice St

GalvestonTX77550
property at 6300 Seawall Blvd

6300 Seawall Blvd

GalvestonTX77551
property at 823 Avenue K

823 Avenue K

GalvestonTX77550
property at 5514 Avenue Q

5514 Avenue Q

GalvestonTX77551
property at 915 8th St

915 8th St, Unit 1

915 8th St
GalvestonTX77550
property at 915 8th St

915 8th St, Unit 2

915 8th St
GalvestonTX77550
property at 3220 69th St

3220 69th St

GalvestonTX77551
property at 1602 Sealy Ave

1602 Sealy Ave

GalvestonTX77550

Galveston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Galveston, TX

Pricing Updated: 04/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Galveston, TX area range in price from $900 to $6,000 with an overall median price of $4,017. The three Galveston neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Pelican Island at $900, Carancahua Cove at $1,395, and Bay Harbor at $2,700. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Galveston Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Pelican Island$2,850$90039
Carancahua Cove$3,500$1,39516
Bay Harbor$4,500$2,7003
West End$4,500$2,7002
Isla Del Sol$4,737$1,9508

Cheapest Available Galveston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Galveston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Campeche Cove in the Havre Lafitte neighborhood priced from $811. Captain's Landing Apartments in the Denver Court neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $833. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Galveston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Campeche CoveOyster Cove1BR,1BA$811
Captain's Landing ApartmentsHarmony1BR,1BA$833
Stewart'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 CampecheA21BR,1BA$894
The Oleanders at Broadway1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$923
PostofficePostoffice - 161BR,1BA$925
BroadwaterFLOOR PLAN A1BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Galveston, TX

As of April 26, 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
Palm Shore2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, 795 SQFT2BR,2BA$1.56
University PlaceA2- UP1BR,1BA$1.58
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
1319 31st St, Unit 11319 31st St1BR,1BA$1.58

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Frequently Asked Questions about Galveston

What type of rentals are currently available in Galveston?

There are currently 286 Apartments for Rent in Galveston, TX with pricing that ranges from $700 to $9,430. There are also 207 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Galveston ranging from $800 to $7,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Galveston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Galveston ranges from $800 to $7,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,489.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Galveston?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Galveston range from $1,100 to $2,916, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,025.

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