Average Rent in Galveston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Galveston, TX Rents

Galveston rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $2,875 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,725, or roughly $2 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,158 (-56.26%) year-over-year from $2,058 to $900. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $84 (7.56%) year-over-year from $1,116 to $1,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $143 (9.45%) year-over-year from $1,508 to $1,650. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $203 (10.06%) year-over-year from $2,022 to $2,225. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $775 (-21.53%) year-over-year from $3,600 to $2,825. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 54.98% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.35% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.79% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.48% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.45% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Jan 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $1.79 $1,200 $1,116 (7.56%) $985 (21.81%)
2 BR $1.70 $1,650 $1,508 (9.45%) $2,083 (-20.80%)
3 BR $1.67 $2,225 $2,022 (10.06%) $2,325 (-4.30%)
4+ BR $1.46 $2,825 $3,600 (-21.53%) $2,308 (22.38%)

Historical Rents in Galveston, TX

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Top Cities Near Galveston

There are a total of 6 cities nearby Galveston. The average rent in Galveston is currently $2,288 per month. Our records show that Texas City, TX, with an average rent of $1,750, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Galveston, TX is Sienna Plantation, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,900 per month.

Let's compare Galveston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 30.73% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Galveston, TX are about 11.36% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.89% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near Galveston, TX in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Texas City, TX N/A $900 $935 $1,750
Pasadena, TX $1,150 $850 $1,375 $1,785
League City, TX N/A $1,305 $1,550 $2,150
Missouri City, TX N/A N/A $1,899 $2,425
Pearland, TX N/A $813 $1,695 $2,495
Sienna Plantation, TX N/A N/A N/A $2,900

Top Neighborhoods Near Galveston

There are a total of 22 neighborhoods in or near Galveston. Some of these neighborhoods include Westchase, South Main, and Greater Fondren Southwest. We've included all of these top 22 neighborhoods in or near Galveston, TX in the following chart.

The average rent for these 22 neighborhoods in or near Galveston, TX is currently around $1,650 per month. A total of 13 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nine neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,650. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Galveston, Westchase has the most affordable average rent at $1,300 per month. Whereas, at $2,553 average rent per month, The Museum District is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Galveston. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Westchase, Houston, TX N/A $1,100 $1,350 $1,300
South Main, Houston, TX N/A $1,100 $1,250 $1,335
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX N/A $800 $1,335 $1,463
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX N/A $1,250 $2,435 $1,479
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX $1,249 $1,421 $1,650 $1,480
Astrodome, Houston, TX N/A $1,280 $1,570 $1,494
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX N/A $1,150 $1,613 $1,500
Alief, Houston, TX N/A $850 $1,200 $1,550
Sharpstown, Houston, TX N/A $999 $1,550 $1,588
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX $700 $1,000 $1,300 $1,600
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX $850 $1,045 $1,600 $1,650
University Place, Houston, TX N/A $1,435 $2,075 $1,650
Clear Lake, Houston, TX N/A $1,050 $1,425 $1,660
Fort Bend Houston, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,413 $1,750
Central Southwest, Houston, TX $1,625 $1,484 $1,579 $1,800
South Park, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,475 $1,800
OST - South Union, Houston, TX $1,925 $900 $1,345 $1,850
MacGregor, Houston, TX N/A $1,564 $1,350 $1,850
Sunnyside, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,250 $1,875
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX N/A N/A $850 $2,000
Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX $5,400 N/A $1,535 $2,135
The Museum District, Houston, TX N/A $2,254 $2,690 $2,553

Top Counties Near Galveston

There are a total of 22 counties located by Galveston, TX. Some of these counties include Brazosport, TX, Pasadena, TX, and Galveston, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,950. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Brazosport, TX. It's average rent per month is $1,650. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,400, Alvin-Pearland, TX is the most expensive county by Galveston, TX.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Galveston, TX is 10.42% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Galveston, TX is 16.67% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 9 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Brazosport, TX N/A $728 $1,048 $1,650
Pasadena, TX $1,150 $850 $1,375 $1,700
Galveston, TX N/A $1,200 $1,650 $1,725
La Marque-Hitchcock, Hitchcock, TX $1,415 $1,075 $1,250 $1,863
Texas City-League City, TX $895 $1,225 $1,385 $1,950
Southeast Harris, TX N/A $1,200 $1,500 $2,000
Angleton, TX N/A $730 $1,025 $2,200
Stafford-Missouri City, TX N/A $1,650 $1,755 $2,350
Alvin-Pearland, TX $2,000 $950 $1,350 $2,400

Top Zipcodes Near Galveston

There are a total of 15 zipcodes in or near Galveston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,583. A total of 10 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77099, Houston, TX at $1,103 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,600 per month is 77584, Pearland, TX.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Galveston, TX is $1,000 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,545 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in Galveston, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
77054, Houston, TX N/A $1,250 $1,545 $1,450
77004, Houston, TX $700 $1,850 $1,550 $2,146
77006, Houston, TX $1,037 $1,418 $2,248 $1,583
77025, Houston, TX N/A $1,425 $1,490 $1,576
77021, Houston, TX $1,925 $950 $1,350 $1,850
77099, Houston, TX N/A $842 $1,076 $1,103
77036, Houston, TX N/A $1,000 $1,412 $1,350
77573, League City, TX N/A $1,308 $1,574 $2,148
77584, Pearland, TX N/A N/A $1,700 $2,600
77098, Houston, TX $890 $1,250 $2,500 $1,495

Frequently Asked Questions - Galveston Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Galveston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for Galveston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,725. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Galveston, TX rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Galveston, TX.
How much is a studio apartment in Galveston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Galveston.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Galveston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $1.79. There are a total of 83 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Galveston.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Galveston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,650 and an average price per square feet of $1.70. There are a total of 123 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Galveston.
How have rent prices in Galveston, TX changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Galveston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.56%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Galveston, TX?
A reasonable rent price in Galveston, TX is around $1,380/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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