Average Rent in Galveston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Galveston, TX Rents

Galveston rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $3,000 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 February 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $605 (-46.52%) year-over-year from $1,300 to $695. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $82 (7.54%) year-over-year from $1,083 to $1,165. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $26 (-1.64%) year-over-year from $1,576 to $1,550. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $403 (21.84%) year-over-year from $1,847 to $2,250. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $688 (-19.93%) year-over-year from $3,450 to $2,763. 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 61.51% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.86% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.54% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.47% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.55% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Feb 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $1.84 $1,165 $1,083 (7.54%) $1,018 (14.44%)
2 BR $1.71 $1,550 $1,576 (-1.64%) $1,771 (-12.48%)
3 BR $1.72 $2,250 $1,847 (21.84%) $2,095 (7.40%)
4+ BR $1.53 $2,763 $3,450 (-19.93%) $2,565 (7.70%)

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 $2,200 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. 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 Missouri City, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,400 per month.

Let's compare Galveston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 30.21% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Galveston, TX are about 16.67% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 8.60% 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 $900 $950 $1,750
Pasadena, TX N/A $838 $1,375 $1,800
League City, TX N/A $1,285 $1,804 $2,200
Pearland, TX N/A $805 $1,500 $2,400
Missouri City, TX N/A N/A N/A $2,400

Top Neighborhoods Near Galveston

There are a total of 20 neighborhoods in or near Galveston. Some of these neighborhoods include South Main, Westchase, and Sharpstown. We've included all of these top 20 neighborhoods in or near Galveston, TX in the following chart.

The average rent for these 20 neighborhoods in or near Galveston, TX is currently around $1,585 per month. A total of 12 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,585. 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 $1,100 $1,320 $1,250
Westchase, Houston, TX N/A $1,080 $1,350 $1,300
Sharpstown, Houston, TX N/A $975 $1,400 $1,419
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX N/A $850 $1,200 $1,450
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX $1,250 $1,223 $1,650 $1,450
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX $1,249 $1,249 $1,480 $1,485
Astrodome, Houston, TX N/A $1,295 $1,560 $1,500
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX $850 $1,050 $1,595 $1,530
Alief, Houston, TX N/A $921 $1,200 $1,550
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX $700 $1,053 $1,200 $1,575
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX N/A $1,275 $1,870 $1,595
Clear Lake, Houston, TX N/A $1,050 $1,500 $1,625
South Park, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,550 $1,790
OST - South Union, Houston, TX $2,400 $895 $1,250 $1,795
Sunnyside, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,270 $1,800
MacGregor, Houston, TX N/A $1,550 $1,338 $1,850
Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX $5,400 N/A N/A $1,950
Central Southwest, Houston, TX $1,500 $1,385 $2,095 $1,950
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX N/A N/A $850 $2,000
The Museum District, Houston, TX N/A $2,279 $2,635 $2,456

Top Counties Near Galveston

There are a total of 20 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 $2,000. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Galveston, TX. It's average rent per month is $1,750. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,350, Stafford-Missouri City, TX is the most expensive county by Galveston, TX.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Galveston, TX is 16.88% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Galveston, TX is 16.44% 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 N/A $1,200 $1,650 $1,750
Pasadena, TX N/A $825 $1,363 $1,750
La Marque-Hitchcock, Hitchcock, TX $1,415 $1,175 $1,300 $1,945
Texas City-League City, TX $900 $1,100 $1,395 $2,000
Southeast Harris, TX N/A $1,300 $1,500 $2,000
Angleton, TX N/A $868 $1,250 $2,250
Alvin-Pearland, TX $2,450 $895 $1,350 $2,320
Stafford-Missouri City, TX N/A N/A $1,728 $2,350

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 $1,600. 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 77099, Houston, TX at $1,200 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,499 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 $1,140 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,438 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 $1,197 $1,500 $1,425
77004, Houston, TX $700 $1,756 $1,500 $1,995
77006, Houston, TX $925 $1,350 $2,250 $1,500
77025, Houston, TX N/A $1,245 $1,480 $1,800
77021, Houston, TX $2,400 $895 $1,250 $1,800
77099, Houston, TX N/A $906 $1,127 $1,200
77036, Houston, TX N/A $984 $1,365 $1,301
77573, League City, TX N/A $1,299 $1,845 $2,200
77584, Pearland, TX N/A N/A N/A $2,499
77098, Houston, TX $848 $1,225 $1,994 $1,600

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 $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 $1.84. There are a total of 87 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 $1.71. There are a total of 114 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 -0.47%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.22% 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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