Cheap Homes for Rent in Pelican Island Neighborhood of Galveston, TX from $1,000 (9 Rentals)

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property at 921 Marine Dr

921 Marine Dr

GalvestonTX77550

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property at 215 Postoffice St

215 Postoffice St

GalvestonTX77550
property at 215 Postoffice St

215 Postoffice St

GalvestonTX77550
property at 823 Avenue K

823 Avenue K

GalvestonTX77550

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1117 9th St

GalvestonTX77550

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Pelican Island, Galveston, TX Local Guide

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. Villa Marina Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Pelican Island apartments for rent in Galveston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm Shore1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 795 SQFT1BR,1BA$887
Villa Marina ApartmentsThe Ashland1BR,1BA$895
PostofficePostoffice - 161BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pelican Island, TX

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pelican Island area is the $3.08 price per square foot B7 Model at Cove at Galveston Yacht Basin in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $5,340. The second greatest value Pelican Island apartment is the 3 Bedroom Garden/Flat Model at Villas on the Strand starting at $1,638 with a $1.44 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cove at Galveston Yacht BasinB72BR,2BA$3.08
Villas on the Strand3 Bedroom Garden/Flat3BR,2BA$1.44
PostofficePostoffice - 32BR,1.5BA$1.57
Galveston AMMarket St2BR,1BA$1.21
Palm Shore2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 795 SQFT2BR,1BA$1.53
824 10th St, Unit A824 10th St2BR,1BA$1.69
Villa Marina ApartmentsThe Ashland1BR,1BA$1.39
2101 Church StreetH1BR,1BA$2.31
Carelton CourtyardA11BR,1BA$1.89

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pelican Island

What type of rentals are currently available in Pelican Island?

There are currently 87 Apartments for Rent in Pelican Island, TX with pricing that ranges from $700 to $5,375. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pelican Island ranging from $1,000 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Pelican Island?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Pelican Island ranges from $1,000 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,037.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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