
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pelican Island Neighborhood of Galveston, TX from $600 (30 Rentals)
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826 Broadway Avenue J

402 Church St

1902 Church St

Carelton Courtyard

612 9th St

624 Avenue H

417 Church St

1212 Church St
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1220 Winnie Rear St

725 Broadway Avenue J

524 23rd St

1015 9th St

100 Market St
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620 Avenue H

7092 N Holiday Dr

921 Marine Dr
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Pelican Island, Galveston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pelican Island?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Pelican Island Studio Apartments | $1,382 | $930 | $1,820 |
Pelican Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,393 | $700 | $2,157 |
Pelican Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,831 | $1,037 | $5,375 |
Pelican Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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There are currently 30 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Pelican Island Neighborhood of Galveston, TX.
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Cheapest Available Pelican Island Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Pelican Island area of Galveston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Palm Shore priced from $887. Postoffice has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Pelican Island apartments for rent in Galveston, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Palm Shore | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 795 SQFT | 1BR,1BA | $887 |
Postoffice | Postoffice - 16 | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Villa Marina Apartments | The Ayers | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
Carelton Courtyard | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
Galveston AM | Market St | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Villas on the Strand | Two Bedroom Garden/Flat | 2BR,2BA | $1,253 |
2101 Church Street | H | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pelican Island, TX
As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pelican Island area is the $1.65 price per square foot 1101 Church St Model at 1101 Church St, Unit 2 in the in the The Strand neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Pelican Island 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 Pelican Island apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1101 Church St, Unit 2 | 1101 Church St | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
Villas on the Strand | Two Bedroom Garden/Flat | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
Postoffice | Postoffice - 3 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.57 |
Galveston AM | Market St | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Palm Shore | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, 795 SQFT | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
824 10th St, Unit A | 824 10th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Villa Marina Apartments | The Ayers | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
1506 Sealy St, Unit 2 | 1506 Sealy St | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
2101 Church Street | H | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
Carelton Courtyard | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
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Getting Around the Pelican Island Neighborhood in Galveston, TX
Walk Score®
2 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
37 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pelican Island Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Pelican Island?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pelican Island is under $1,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pelican Island?
The cheapest apartment in Pelican Island is Palm Shore which is listed at $887, while the average apartment in Pelican Island costs $1,499.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pelican Island?
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 3 regular apartments in Pelican Island that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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