Average Rent in 77551, Galveston, TX

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Current Versus Historical 77551, Galveston, TX Rents

77551 rentals average $1,500 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,450 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,775, or roughly $21 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $695 to $695. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $375 (33.33%) year-over-year from $1,125 to $1,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $279 (18.82%) year-over-year from $1,483 to $1,763. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $17 (-0.74%) year-over-year from $2,267 to $2,250. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,050 (43.75%) year-over-year from $2,400 to $3,450. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 24.14% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.49% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.46% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 21.80% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Jul 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $25.22 $1,500 $1,125 (33.33%) $1,166 (28.68%)
2 BR $19.64 $1,763 $1,483 (18.82%) $1,395 (26.34%)
3 BR $18.07 $2,250 $2,267 (-0.74%) $2,000 (12.50%)
4+ BR $20.83 $3,450 $2,400 (43.75%) $2,629 (31.21%)

Historical Rents in 77551, Galveston, TX

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Top Cities Near 77551

There are a total of 17 cities nearby 77551. The average rent in 77551 is currently $2,000 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Angleton, TX, with an average rent of $1,550, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 77551, Galveston, TX is Sienna Plantation, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,200 per month.

Let's compare 77551, Galveston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 15.67% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 77551, Galveston, TX are about 10.77% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 5.62% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 17 total cities near 77551, Galveston, TX in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Angleton, TX N/A $650 $1,175 $1,550
La Marque, TX N/A $910 $1,050 $1,575
Galveston, TX $1,200 $1,297 $1,600 $1,700
Alvin, TX $1,950 $788 $1,250 $1,700
Baytown, TX $700 $978 $1,425 $1,700
Pasadena, TX $850 $995 $1,295 $1,795
Texas City, TX N/A $850 $975 $2,000
Friendswood, TX $1,850 $1,555 $2,165 $2,250
League City, TX N/A $1,265 $1,483 $2,400
Pearland, TX $2,500 $1,275 $1,562 $2,500

Top Neighborhoods Near 77551

There are a total of 55 neighborhoods in or near 77551. Some of these neighborhoods include Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Astrodome, and East End Historic District. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 55 total neighborhoods in or near 77551, Galveston, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near 77551, Galveston, TX is currently around $1,895 per month. A total of 20 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only ten neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,895. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 77551's average rent, which is only $1,775. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 77551, Magnolia Park has the most affordable average rent at $1,198 per month. Whereas, at $3,100 average rent per month, Meyerland Area is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 77551. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX $976 $1,150 $1,489 $1,350
Astrodome, Houston, TX $1,024 $1,175 $1,480 $1,400
East End Historic District, Galveston, TX $695 $1,200 $1,450 $1,450
Sharpstown, Houston, TX N/A $950 $1,323 $1,550
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX $1,248 $1,350 $1,480 $1,615
Alief, Houston, TX $779 $1,069 $1,350 $1,650
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX $2,550 $864 $1,300 $1,650
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX $1,150 $1,298 $2,175 $1,722
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX N/A $1,099 $1,200 $1,750
Central Southwest, Houston, TX $1,200 $1,377 $1,689 $1,780
Greater Heights, Houston, TX $965 $1,289 $2,018 $1,795
Great Uptown, Houston, TX $1,544 $1,495 $1,967 $1,858
Sunnyside, Houston, TX $1,150 $1,500 $1,373 $1,895
Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX N/A $882 $1,210 $1,900
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX N/A $1,602 $1,623 $1,900
Midtown, Houston, TX $1,235 $1,731 $2,362 $1,910
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX $1,100 $1,149 $1,225 $1,950
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX $1,790 $1,694 $2,020 $1,958
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX $1,120 $1,815 $2,724 $1,973
Clear Lake, Houston, TX N/A $1,360 $1,575 $1,980
OST - South Union, Houston, TX $2,400 $1,025 $1,125 $1,998
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX $1,975 $999 $1,250 $2,050
Briarforest, Houston, TX N/A $1,275 $1,670 $2,050
Northside Village, Houston, TX $995 $1,038 $1,650 $2,095
Acres Home, Houston, TX $2,075 $1,450 $1,413 $2,300
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX $2,742 $1,416 $1,600 $2,350
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX N/A $1,116 $1,823 $2,388
Memorial, Houston, TX N/A $1,400 $2,000 $2,395
MacGregor, Houston, TX N/A $1,550 $1,775 $2,400
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX $1,554 $1,729 $2,420 $2,550

Top Counties Near 77551

There are a total of 14 counties located by 77551, Galveston, TX. Some of these counties include Brazosport, TX, Galveston, TX, and La Marque-Hitchcock, Hitchcock, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,141. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Brazosport, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,600. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,500, Alvin-Pearland, TX is the most expensive county by 77551, Galveston, TX.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 77551, Galveston, TX is 31.67% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 77551, Galveston, TX is 16.79% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Brazosport, TX $1,150 $837 $1,100 $1,600
Galveston, TX $1,200 $1,297 $1,600 $1,700
La Marque-Hitchcock, Hitchcock, TX $2,500 $975 $1,050 $1,700
Baytown, TX $700 $975 $1,413 $1,700
Pasadena, TX $850 $950 $1,273 $1,750
Southeast Harris, TX N/A $1,050 $1,625 $2,125
Texas City-League City, TX $2,125 $1,000 $1,325 $2,158
Angleton, TX $650 $750 $1,250 $2,300
Mont Belvieu, TX N/A $1,100 $1,650 $2,475
Alvin-Pearland, TX $2,000 $950 $1,500 $2,500

Top Zipcodes Near 77551

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near 77551, Galveston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,000. A total of 15 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77036, Houston, TX at $1,345 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,900 per month is 77008, Houston, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $860. That's at least $12 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 77551, Galveston, TX is $1,237 per month. Or in other words, $21 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,644 per month. Which comes out to $18 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 77551, Galveston, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
77007, Houston, TX $1,559 $1,714 $2,400 $2,505
77449, Houston, TX $2,400 $1,273 $1,726 $2,000
77004, Houston, TX $1,100 $1,298 $1,718 $2,265
77057, Houston, TX $799 $1,205 $1,613 $1,400
77573, League City, TX N/A $1,265 $1,495 $2,375
77009, Houston, TX $965 $1,249 $1,907 $1,500
77590, Texas City, TX N/A $850 $975 $1,475
77006, Houston, TX $1,150 $1,367 $2,200 $1,695
77084, Houston, TX $1,025 $1,350 $1,608 $1,900
77054, Houston, TX $1,024 $1,165 $1,496 $1,450

Frequently Asked Questions - 77551 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 77551, Galveston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for 77551, Galveston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,775. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 77551, 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 77551, Galveston, TX.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in 77551, Galveston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $25.22. There are a total of 18 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 77551.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in 77551, Galveston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,750 and an average price per square feet of $19.64. There are a total of 35 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 77551.
How have rent prices in 77551, Galveston, TX changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in 77551, Galveston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.33%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.19%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 77551, Galveston, TX?
A reasonable rent price in 77551, Galveston, TX is around $1,420/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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