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

How much does it cost to rent a home in Pelican Island?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Pelican Island 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,867 | $1,325 | $2,950 |
Pelican Island 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,810 | $1,900 | $3,500 |
Pelican Island 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,820 | $2,400 | $3,200 |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 9 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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Palm Shore | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 795 SQFT | 1BR,1BA | $887 |
Villa Marina Apartments | The Ashland | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Postoffice | Postoffice - 16 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Cove at Galveston Yacht Basin | B7 | 2BR,2BA | $3.08 |
Villas on the Strand | 3 Bedroom Garden/Flat | 3BR,2BA | $1.44 |
Postoffice | Postoffice - 3 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.57 |
Galveston AM | Market St | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Palm Shore | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 795 SQFT | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
824 10th St, Unit A | 824 10th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Villa Marina Apartments | The Ashland | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
2101 Church Street | H | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
Carelton Courtyard | A1 | 1BR,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.
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