Average Rent in Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX Rents

Downtown Galveston rentals average $1,350 for a studio rental to $2,497 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,950, or roughly $18 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,088 (-44.62%) year-over-year from $2,438 to $1,350. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $182 (-10.34%) year-over-year from $1,757 to $1,575. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $308 (16.30%) year-over-year from $1,892 to $2,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $118 (5.04%) year-over-year from $2,333 to $2,450. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $261 (-9.45%) year-over-year from $2,758 to $2,497. 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 6.90% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.40% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 36.15% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.79% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.27% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$17.53	$1,350	$2,438 (-44.62%)	$2,958 (-54.37%)
1 BR	$17.39	$1,575	$1,757 (-10.34%)	$1,077 (46.23%)
2 BR	$19.29	$2,200	$1,892 (16.30%)	$2,050 (7.32%)
3 BR	$14.38	$2,450	$2,333 (5.04%)	$1,493 (64.15%)
4+ BR	$14.05	$2,497	$2,758 (-9.45%)	$3,296 (-24.25%)

Historical Rents in Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX

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Top Cities Near Downtown Galveston

There are a total of 23 cities nearby Downtown Galveston. The average rent in Downtown Galveston is currently $1,850 per month. A total of 14 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lake Jackson, TX, with an average rent of $1,203, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX is Sienna Plantation, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,000 per month.

Let's compare Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 30.16% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX are about 34.66% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 18.41% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 23 total cities near Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Webster, TX	N/A	$1,155	$1,448	$1,400
Seabrook, TX	N/A	$935	$1,450	$1,450
Pasadena, TX	$860	$960	$1,200	$1,533
Texas City, TX	$792	$919	$1,145	$1,600
La Marque, TX	N/A	$825	$1,013	$1,600
Galveston, TX	$900	$1,100	$1,600	$1,750
La Porte, TX	N/A	$1,049	$1,342	$1,850
Alvin, TX	$3,000	$813	$1,500	$2,000
Friendswood, TX	N/A	$1,390	$1,918	$2,100
League City, TX	$1,000	$1,182	$1,400	$2,200

Top Neighborhoods Near Downtown Galveston

There are a total of 67 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Galveston. Some of these neighborhoods include Magnolia Park, Golfcrest, and Northshore. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 67 total neighborhoods in or near Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX is currently around $1,790 per month. A total of 48 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Downtown Galveston's average rent, which is actually $1,950. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Downtown Galveston, Westwood has the most affordable average rent at $970 per month. Whereas, at $2,775 average rent per month, Meyerland Area is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Downtown Galveston. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Magnolia Park, Houston, TX	$895	$888	$1,350	$1,100
Golfcrest, Houston, TX	$2,493	$759	$1,063	$1,150
Northshore, Houston, TX	$695	$833	$1,019	$1,200
Lawndale - Wayside, Houston, TX	N/A	$975	$1,350	$1,337
Willow Meadows - Willowbend, Houston, TX	$849	$947	$1,109	$1,345
Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX	N/A	$934	$1,170	$1,345
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$949	$1,013	$1,550	$1,350
Clear Lake, Houston, TX	$937	$981	$1,283	$1,370
South Main, Houston, TX	$799	$949	$1,300	$1,380
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$1,198	$1,075	$1,500	$1,400
Webster, TX	N/A	$1,195	$1,496	$1,400
Greater Hobby Area, Houston, TX	N/A	$818	$1,225	$1,473
Minnetex, Houston, TX	$5,000	$1,263	$1,572	$1,647
East Houston, Houston, TX	$1,900	N/A	$1,075	$1,650
Clinton Park Tri-Community, Houston, TX	N/A	$875	$1,260	$1,695
South Park, Houston, TX	N/A	$897	$1,298	$1,700
Fort Bend Houston, Houston, TX	$850	N/A	$1,350	$1,799
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,300	$1,322	$1,792	$1,800
MacGregor, Houston, TX	$1,395	$1,111	$1,500	$1,821
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,390	$1,578	$2,073	$1,842
Settagast, Houston, TX	$3,500	N/A	N/A	$1,850
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,200	$1,118	$1,150	$1,895
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,075	$1,380	$1,950	$1,950
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	N/A	$999	$1,395	$1,950
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX	$915	$925	$1,025	$1,998
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,999	$1,075	$1,225	$2,000
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,249	$999	$1,233	$2,250
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$915	$975	$1,724	$2,250
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,095	$1,711	$2,860	$2,522
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,600	$2,259	$3,099	$2,600

Top Counties Near Downtown Galveston

There are a total of 14 counties located by Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX. Some of these counties include Brazosport, TX, Pasadena, TX, and Baytown, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,825. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 9 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Brazosport, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,260. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,300, Mont Belvieu, TX is the most expensive county by Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX is 17.56% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX is 33.89% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX is 38.91% 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	$1,619	$821	$1,145	$1,260
Pasadena, TX	$860	$955	$1,180	$1,500
Baytown, TX	$700	$950	$1,250	$1,550
La Marque-Hitchcock, Hitchcock, TX	$1,588	$988	$1,175	$1,700
Galveston, TX	$900	$1,100	$1,600	$1,750
Texas City-League City, TX	$738	$1,095	$1,345	$1,850
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$980	$1,343	$1,900
Angleton, TX	N/A	$675	$1,100	$2,100
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$2,000	$1,253	$1,580	$2,300
Mont Belvieu, TX	$12,000	$1,200	$1,478	$2,300

Top Zipcodes Near Downtown Galveston

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,883. A total of 31 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77015, Houston, TX at $1,094 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,682 per month is 77008, Houston, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,151. That's at least $21 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX is $1,175 per month. Or in other words, $19 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,473 per month. Which comes out to $17 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
77551, Galveston, TX	$695	$1,150	$1,550	$1,650
77590, Texas City, TX	$792	$900	$1,075	$1,400
77539, Dickinson, TX	$700	$1,000	$1,450	$1,900
77573, League City, TX	$1,000	$1,182	$1,400	$2,169
77058, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,049	$1,399	$1,300
77598, Houston, TX	$1,279	$997	$1,299	$1,268
77546, Friendswood, TX	N/A	$1,380	$1,900	$2,183
77521, Baytown, TX	N/A	$1,200	$1,345	$1,930
77584, Pearland, TX	N/A	$1,318	$1,642	$2,300
77048, Houston, TX	$1,708	$1,263	$1,544	$1,695

Frequently Asked Questions - Downtown Galveston Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,950. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Downtown Galveston, 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 Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX.

How much is a studio apartment in Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,350 and an average price per square feet of $17.53. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown Galveston.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,575 and an average price per square feet of $17.39. There are a total of 14 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown Galveston.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,200 and an average price per square feet of $19.29. There are a total of 27 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown Galveston.

How have rent prices in Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.45%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.16%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX?

A reasonable rent price in Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX is around $1,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.