Average Rent in Galveston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Galveston, TX Rents

Galveston rentals average $1,400 for a studio rental to $3,100 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,750, or roughly $2 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in November 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $650 (-31.71%) year-over-year from $2,050 to $1,400. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $118 (10.87%) year-over-year from $1,082 to $1,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $100 (6.45%) year-over-year from $1,550 to $1,650. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $271 (12.72%) year-over-year from $2,129 to $2,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $333 (12.50%) year-over-year from $2,667 to $3,000. 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 up by 36.14% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.74% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.02% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.54% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.50% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Nov 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $1.00 $1,400 $2,050 (-31.71%) $1,107 (26.49%)
1 BR $1.75 $1,200 $1,082 (10.87%) $1,000 (20.06%)
2 BR $1.74 $1,650 $1,550 (6.45%) $2,115 (-21.99%)
3 BR $1.65 $2,400 $2,129 (12.72%) $2,353 (1.98%)
4+ BR $1.48 $3,000 $2,667 (12.50%) $2,272 (32.06%)

Historical Rents in Galveston, TX

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Top Cities Near Galveston

There are a total of 5 cities nearby Galveston. The average rent in Galveston is currently $2,312 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 $1,685, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Galveston, TX is Missouri City, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,375 per month.

Let's compare Galveston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 31.60% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Galveston, TX are about 14.01% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 11.96% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near Galveston, TX in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Texas City, TX N/A $838 $1,303 $1,685
Pasadena, TX $8,250 $850 $1,450 $1,700
League City, TX N/A $1,308 $1,797 $2,312
Pearland, TX N/A $825 $1,458 $2,368
Missouri City, TX N/A N/A $1,600 $2,375

Top Neighborhoods Near Galveston

There are a total of 22 neighborhoods in or near Galveston. Some of these neighborhoods include Greater Fondren Southwest, Westchase, and South Main. 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 $1,756 per month. A total of 11 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eleven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,756. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Galveston's average rent, which is only $1,750. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Galveston, Greater Fondren Southwest has the most affordable average rent at $1,199 per month. Whereas, at $2,598 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
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX N/A $788 $1,200 $1,199
Westchase, Houston, TX $800 $1,050 $1,300 $1,300
South Main, Houston, TX N/A $1,200 $1,250 $1,319
Sharpstown, Houston, TX N/A $1,016 $1,358 $1,358
Astrodome, Houston, TX N/A $1,295 $1,570 $1,508
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX $1,293 $1,409 $1,500 $1,515
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX $850 $1,045 $1,580 $1,530
Alief, Houston, TX N/A $1,000 $1,250 $1,550
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX N/A $1,250 $2,000 $1,585
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX N/A $1,288 $1,595 $1,590
Clear Lake, Houston, TX N/A $1,370 $1,575 $1,718
Fort Bend Houston, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,600 $1,795
MacGregor, Houston, TX N/A $1,210 $1,450 $1,795
OST - South Union, Houston, TX $1,925 $900 $1,248 $1,800
South Park, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,400 $1,800
Central Southwest, Houston, TX $1,750 $1,343 $1,579 $1,802
Sunnyside, Houston, TX $2,100 N/A $1,258 $1,850
University Place, Houston, TX N/A $1,469 $1,998 $1,850
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX N/A $1,288 $850 $1,995
Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX $5,400 N/A $1,600 $2,100
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX N/A $1,113 $1,200 $2,200
The Museum District, Houston, TX $1,294 $2,254 $2,690 $2,598

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 $1,600. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,300, Alvin-Pearland, TX is the most expensive county by Galveston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Galveston, TX is 54.46% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Galveston, TX is 18.33% 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 $795 $1,100 $1,600
Pasadena, TX $8,250 $850 $1,400 $1,650
Galveston, TX $1,400 $1,225 $1,695 $1,750
La Marque-Hitchcock, Hitchcock, TX $1,415 $1,075 $1,550 $1,895
Texas City-League City, TX $638 $1,000 $1,450 $1,950
Angleton, TX N/A $559 $1,150 $1,950
Southeast Harris, TX N/A $1,100 $1,500 $1,995
Stafford-Missouri City, TX N/A $1,675 $1,678 $2,250
Alvin-Pearland, TX $2,000 $950 $1,450 $2,300

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 $1,650. 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 77036, Houston, TX at $1,203 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,398 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 $1,243 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,500 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 $1,293 $1,500 $1,405
77004, Houston, TX $900 $1,800 $1,558 $2,300
77006, Houston, TX $1,100 $1,398 $1,775 $1,600
77025, Houston, TX N/A $1,430 $1,490 $1,615
77021, Houston, TX $1,925 $925 $1,200 $1,850
77099, Houston, TX N/A $966 $1,200 $1,225
77036, Houston, TX N/A $1,013 $1,350 $1,203
77573, League City, TX N/A $1,359 $1,804 $2,398
77584, Pearland, TX N/A N/A $1,395 $2,398
77098, Houston, TX $795 $1,243 $2,200 $1,690

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 $1,750. 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 $1,400 and an average price per square feet of $1.00. There are a total of 4 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 $1,225 and an average price per square feet of $1.75. There are a total of 74 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 $1.74. There are a total of 125 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 -0.32%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Galveston, TX?
A reasonable rent price in Galveston, TX is around $1,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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