Average Rent in Galveston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Galveston, TX Rents

Galveston rentals average $950 for a studio rental to $3,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,650, or roughly $2 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $588 (-45.81%) year-over-year from $1,283 to $695. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $100 (9.09%) year-over-year from $1,100 to $1,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $128 (8.30%) year-over-year from $1,547 to $1,675. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $137 (6.62%) year-over-year from $2,063 to $2,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $129 (-4.19%) year-over-year from $3,079 to $2,950. 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 17.10% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.27% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.63% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.54% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.04% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Mar 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $1.36 $695 $1,283 (-45.81%) $1,261 (-44.90%)
1 BR $1.93 $1,200 $1,100 (9.09%) $950 (26.38%)
2 BR $1.70 $1,675 $1,547 (8.30%) $1,669 (0.34%)
3 BR $1.61 $2,200 $2,063 (6.62%) $2,132 (3.21%)
4+ BR $1.62 $2,950 $3,079 (-4.19%) $2,533 (16.45%)

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 $2,380 per month. Our records show that Texas City, TX, with an average rent of $1,800, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Galveston, TX is Pearland, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,450 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 18.18% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.92% 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 $1,025 $1,188 $1,800
Pasadena, TX N/A $875 $1,350 $1,850
League City, TX N/A $895 $1,595 $2,380
Missouri City, TX N/A N/A N/A $2,400
Pearland, TX N/A N/A $1,400 $2,450

Top Neighborhoods Near Galveston

There are a total of 21 neighborhoods in or near Galveston. Some of these neighborhoods include South Main, Westchase, and Sharpstown. We've included all of these top 21 neighborhoods in or near Galveston, TX in the following chart.

The average rent for these 21 neighborhoods in or near Galveston, TX is currently around $1,573 per month. A total of 12 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nine neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,573. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Galveston, South Main has the most affordable average rent at $1,250 per month. Whereas, at $2,456 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 $1,070 $1,339 $1,250
Westchase, Houston, TX N/A $1,150 $1,350 $1,285
Sharpstown, Houston, TX N/A $906 $1,350 $1,330
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX $1,125 $1,200 $1,488 $1,350
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX $850 $1,000 $1,500 $1,463
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX $1,249 $1,200 $1,480 $1,480
Clear Lake, Houston, TX N/A $1,050 $1,400 $1,480
Astrodome, Houston, TX N/A $1,295 $1,560 $1,500
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX $700 $1,050 $1,250 $1,500
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX N/A $900 $1,250 $1,550
Alief, Houston, TX N/A $966 $1,400 $1,573
South Park, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,300 $1,650
University Place, Houston, TX N/A $1,495 $2,050 $1,732
OST - South Union, Houston, TX $2,400 $1,013 $1,250 $1,800
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX N/A $1,461 $2,075 $1,820
Sunnyside, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,300 $1,875
MacGregor, Houston, TX N/A $1,375 $1,625 $1,896
Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX $5,400 N/A N/A $2,000
Central Southwest, Houston, TX $1,500 $1,293 $1,488 $2,000
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX N/A N/A N/A $2,270
The Museum District, Houston, TX N/A $1,831 $2,728 $2,456

Top Counties Near Galveston

There are a total of 21 counties located by Galveston, TX. Some of these counties include Galveston, TX, Pasadena, TX, and La Marque-Hitchcock, Hitchcock, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,963. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Galveston, 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.

Typically, rent for studios in Galveston, TX is 50.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Galveston, TX is 13.02% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Galveston, TX is 12.88% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 8 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Galveston, TX $950 $1,200 $1,650 $1,650
Pasadena, TX N/A $838 $1,275 $1,800
La Marque-Hitchcock, Hitchcock, TX $1,415 $1,125 $1,525 $1,898
Southeast Harris, TX N/A $1,375 $1,500 $1,925
Texas City-League City, TX $1,125 $963 $1,375 $2,000
Stafford-Missouri City, TX N/A $1,665 $2,019 $2,000
Angleton, TX N/A $700 $1,048 $2,250
Alvin-Pearland, TX $2,900 $895 $1,350 $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 $1,733. A total of 6 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 $1,143 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,450 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 $1,081 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,494 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 $1,150 $1,508 $1,425
77004, Houston, TX $725 $1,400 $1,700 $1,973
77006, Houston, TX $925 $1,450 $2,198 $1,650
77025, Houston, TX N/A $1,185 $1,480 $1,650
77021, Houston, TX $2,400 $1,013 $1,250 $1,800
77099, Houston, TX N/A $958 $1,352 $1,342
77036, Houston, TX N/A $906 $1,292 $1,143
77573, League City, TX N/A N/A $1,595 $2,400
77584, Pearland, TX N/A N/A N/A $2,450
77098, Houston, TX $890 $1,450 $2,210 $1,900

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 $1,650. 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 $950 and an average price per square feet of $1.36. There are a total of 2 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 $1.93. There are a total of 86 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 113 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 -0.46%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Galveston, TX?
A reasonable rent price in Galveston, TX is around $1,320/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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