Average Rent in Galveston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Galveston, TX Rents

Galveston rentals average $1,350 for a studio rental to $3,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,770, or roughly $2 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in December 2024, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $736 (-41.86%) year-over-year from $1,759 to $1,023. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $84 (7.91%) year-over-year from $1,066 to $1,150. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $9 (0.56%) year-over-year from $1,641 to $1,650. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $217 (10.92%) year-over-year from $1,983 to $2,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $150 (-4.69%) year-over-year from $3,200 to $3,050. 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 4.51% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.77% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.79% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.88% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.71% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Dec 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $0.49 $1,023 $1,759 (-41.86%) $1,145 (-10.73%)
1 BR $1.70 $1,150 $1,066 (7.91%) $964 (19.25%)
2 BR $1.71 $1,650 $1,641 (0.56%) $2,120 (-22.17%)
3 BR $1.69 $2,200 $1,983 (10.92%) $2,328 (-5.51%)
4+ BR $1.53 $3,050 $3,200 (-4.69%) $2,340 (30.34%)

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 $2,403 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Texas City, TX, with an average rent of $1,650, 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 $2,850 per month.

Let's compare Galveston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 27.08% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Galveston, TX are about 13.35% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 1.76% 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 $912 $995 $1,650
Pasadena, TX $4,400 $850 $1,388 $1,700
League City, TX N/A $1,359 $1,800 $2,380
Missouri City, TX N/A N/A $1,750 $2,425
Pearland, TX N/A $900 $1,550 $2,495
Sienna Plantation, TX N/A N/A N/A $2,850

Top Neighborhoods Near Galveston

There are a total of 22 neighborhoods in or near Galveston. Some of these neighborhoods include South Main, Westchase, and Sharpstown. 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 $1,769 per month. A total of 11 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eleven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,769. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Galveston, South Main has the most affordable average rent at $1,250 per month. Whereas, at $2,501 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
South Main, Houston, TX N/A $955 $1,250 $1,250
Westchase, Houston, TX $800 $1,138 $1,350 $1,300
Sharpstown, Houston, TX N/A $1,009 $1,400 $1,425
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX $1,293 $1,417 $1,540 $1,480
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX N/A $1,274 $2,136 $1,495
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX N/A $820 $1,350 $1,500
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX N/A $1,300 $1,600 $1,500
Astrodome, Houston, TX N/A $1,295 $1,570 $1,500
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX $850 $1,045 $1,517 $1,550
Alief, Houston, TX N/A $966 $1,250 $1,600
University Place, Houston, TX N/A $1,463 $1,950 $1,750
Central Southwest, Houston, TX $1,625 $1,343 $1,579 $1,788
Fort Bend Houston, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,450 $1,795
MacGregor, Houston, TX N/A $1,100 $1,300 $1,798
Sunnyside, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,265 $1,800
OST - South Union, Houston, TX $1,925 $900 $1,298 $1,800
South Park, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,475 $1,825
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX N/A $1,000 $1,300 $1,850
Clear Lake, Houston, TX N/A $1,360 $1,575 $1,870
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX N/A $1,288 $850 $1,995
Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX $5,400 N/A $1,510 $2,200
The Museum District, Houston, TX N/A $2,160 $2,690 $2,501

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 $2,000. 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 $1,600. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,400, Alvin-Pearland, TX is the most expensive county by Galveston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Galveston, TX is 48.33% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Galveston, TX is 6.25% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Galveston, TX is 14.45% 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 $775 $1,100 $1,600
Pasadena, TX $4,400 $850 $1,388 $1,700
Galveston, TX $1,350 $1,200 $1,695 $1,770
La Marque-Hitchcock, Hitchcock, TX $875 $1,700 $1,500 $1,945
Southeast Harris, TX N/A $1,125 $1,500 $2,000
Texas City-League City, TX $698 $1,184 $1,400 $2,010
Angleton, TX N/A $559 $1,100 $2,200
Stafford-Missouri City, TX N/A $1,675 $1,750 $2,350
Alvin-Pearland, TX $2,000 $950 $1,450 $2,400

Top Zipcodes Near Galveston

There are a total of 14 zipcodes in or near Galveston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,675. A total of 9 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77036, Houston, TX at $1,235 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 $1,250 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,550 per month. Which comes out to $1 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 $1,508 $1,430
77004, Houston, TX $850 $1,800 $1,550 $2,146
77006, Houston, TX $1,099 $1,425 $2,085 $1,554
77025, Houston, TX N/A $1,428 $1,503 $1,610
77021, Houston, TX $1,925 $850 $1,298 $1,835
77099, Houston, TX N/A $966 $1,154 $1,300
77036, Houston, TX N/A $1,004 $1,350 $1,235
77573, League City, TX N/A $1,420 $1,807 $2,398
77584, Pearland, TX N/A N/A $1,700 $2,600
77098, Houston, TX $823 $1,250 $2,450 $1,650

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 $1,770. 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 $1,350 and an average price per square feet of $0.49. There are a total of 3 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 $1.70. There are a total of 75 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 $1,695 and an average price per square feet of $1.71. There are a total of 133 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 -0.42%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Galveston, TX?
A reasonable rent price in Galveston, TX is around $1,416/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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