
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Area Galveston, TX from $700 (22 Rentals)
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1412 Postoffice St

823 Church St

1207 10th St

Carelton Courtyard

402 Church St

217 Church St

600 19th St

1902 Church St
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1519 Avenue M

802 Avenue K

1015 11th St
University Area, Galveston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Area?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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University Area Studio Apartments | $1,497 | $849 | $1,629 |
University Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,348 | $700 | $2,117 |
University Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,980 | $1,200 | $5,350 |
University Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,431 | $1,100 | $1,695 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the University Area Neighborhood of Galveston, TX.
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Cheapest Available University Area Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Area area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Palm Shore priced from $887. Carelton Courtyard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $919. Here are the most affordable University Area apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Palm Shore | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 795 SQFT | 1BR,1BA | $887 |
Carelton Courtyard | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $919 |
Postoffice | Postoffice - 16 | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Villas on the Strand | One Bedroom Garden/Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,240 |
University Place | A2- UP | 1BR,1BA | $1,293 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Area, TX
As of March 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Area area is the $1.57 price per square foot Postoffice - 3 Model at Postoffice in the in the The Strand neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value University Area apartment is the 705 Church St Model at 705 Church St, Unit 1stFloorUnit DN starting at $1,500 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the University Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Area apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Postoffice | Postoffice - 3 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.57 |
705 Church St, Unit 1stFloorUnit DN | 705 Church St | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
824 10th St, Unit A | 824 10th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
University Place | A2- UP | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
1017 11th St, Unit 3 | 1017 11th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Villas on the Strand | One Bedroom Garden/Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
1628 Avenue K, Unit 3 | 1628 Avenue K | Studio ,1BA | $1.31 |
Palm Shore | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 625 SQFT | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
1506 Sealy St, Unit 2 | 1506 Sealy St | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Carelton Courtyard | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Area Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in University Area?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in University Area is at Cove at Galveston Yacht Basin listed at $1,590.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University Area Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University Area Apartment is $887 at Palm Shore.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University Area Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University Area is starting from $1,235 at Carelton Courtyard.
What is the most affordable University Area Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap University Area Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at and starts from $1,100.
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