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

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Ferry Road Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ferry Road Apartments

610 Ferry RdGalveston, TX 77550
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402 Church St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

402 Church St

402 Church StGalveston, TX 77550
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600 19th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

600 19th St

600 19th StGalveston, TX 77550
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417 Church St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

417 Church St

417 Church StGalveston, TX 77550
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Gulf Estates, Inc.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gulf Estates, Inc.

325 Church StGalveston, TX 77550
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Postoffice
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Postoffice

928 Post Office StGalveston, TX 77550
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University Area, Galveston, TX Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm Shore1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 795 SQFT1BR,1BA$887
Carelton CourtyardA11BR,1BA$919
PostofficePostoffice - 161BR,1BA$950
Villa Marina ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$975
Villas on the StrandOne Bedroom Garden/Flat1BR,1BA$1,240

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Area, TX

As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Area 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 University Area apartment is the Postoffice - 3 Model at Postoffice starting at $1,500 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the The Strand neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Area 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
PostofficePostoffice - 32BR,1.5BA$1.57
824 10th St, Unit A824 10th St2BR,1BA$1.69
University PlaceA2- UP1BR,1BA$1.71
1017 11th St, Unit 31017 11th St2BR,1BA$1.83
Villas on the StrandOne Bedroom Garden/Flat1BR,1BA$1.76
Villa Marina ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$1.56
Palm Shore1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 625 SQFT1BR,1BA$1.51
1506 Sealy St, Unit 21506 Sealy St1BR,1BA$1.58
Carelton CourtyardA11BR,1BA$1.77

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University Area, Galveston, TX

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Among neighborhoods in Galveston, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Area Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University Area?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Area is under $1,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Area?

The cheapest apartment in University Area is Palm Shore which is listed at $887, while the average apartment in University Area costs $1,680.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Area?

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 7 regular apartments in University Area that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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