Average Rent in Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX Rents

Downtown Galveston rentals average $1,600 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,973, or roughly $19 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $709 (-28.84%) year-over-year from $2,459 to $1,750. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $27 (1.67%) year-over-year from $1,598 to $1,625. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $475 (27.54%) year-over-year from $1,725 to $2,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $771 (-28.92%) year-over-year from $2,666 to $1,895. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $23 (0.81%) year-over-year from $2,824 to $2,847. 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 2.63% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 17.33% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 17.34% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.84% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$18.29	$1,625	$1,598 (1.67%)	$1,100 (47.73%)
2 BR	$22.06	$2,200	$1,725 (27.54%)	$1,650 (33.33%)
3 BR	$14.08	$1,895	$2,666 (-28.92%)	$1,472 (28.77%)
4+ BR	$14.48	$2,847	$2,824 (0.81%)	$3,165 (-10.06%)

Historical Rents in Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX

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Top Cities Near Downtown Galveston

There are a total of 18 cities nearby Downtown Galveston. The average rent in Downtown Galveston is currently $2,013 per month. A total of 7 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Angleton, TX, with an average rent of $1,300, 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 $2,970 per month.

Let's compare Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 35.00% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX are about 30.35% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 7.98% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 18 total cities near Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
La Marque, TX	N/A	$853	$1,080	$1,575
Pasadena, TX	N/A	$973	$1,400	$1,700
Baytown, TX	$700	$980	$1,325	$1,700
Galveston, TX	$999	$1,186	$1,600	$1,713
Texas City, TX	N/A	$838	$1,200	$1,860
La Porte, TX	N/A	$1,050	$1,550	$1,999
Alvin, TX	$3,100	$749	$1,250	$2,025
Friendswood, TX	$1,850	$1,565	$1,898	$2,050
League City, TX	N/A	$1,265	$1,495	$2,425
Manvel, TX	$1,125	$900	$2,200	$2,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Downtown Galveston

There are a total of 58 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Galveston. Some of these neighborhoods include Magnolia Park, Astrodome, and Southbelt - Ellington. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 58 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 $1,837 per month. A total of 38 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Downtown Galveston's average rent, which is actually $1,973. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Downtown Galveston, Magnolia Park has the most affordable average rent at $1,095 per month. Whereas, at $2,900 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	$823	$850	$1,350	$1,095
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$1,024	$1,183	$1,498	$1,400
Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX	N/A	$855	$1,200	$1,410
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$900	$1,000	$1,650	$1,500
Greater Hobby Area, Houston, TX	$1,500	$1,050	$1,388	$1,600
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$745	$1,173	$1,480	$1,625
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$925	$1,295	$1,999	$1,638
Trinity - Houston Gardens, Houston, TX	$1,775	$1,088	$1,250	$1,650
East Houston, Houston, TX	$1,900	$1,150	$1,088	$1,650
Clinton Park Tri-Community, Houston, TX	N/A	$975	$1,345	$1,695
Minnetex, Houston, TX	$7,500	$1,367	$1,625	$1,742
South Park, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,295	$1,750
Fort Bend Houston, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,388	$1,795
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,300	$1,397	$1,794	$1,798
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,215	$1,400	$1,850	$1,800
Settagast, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$1,800
South Main, Houston, TX	$799	$1,075	$1,497	$1,808
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,238	$1,578	$2,025	$1,849
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,400	$1,445	$1,900
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,100	$998	$1,180	$1,950
Clear Lake, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,350	$1,460	$1,950
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,100	$1,200	$1,963
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX	$2,500	N/A	$1,195	$2,000
MacGregor, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,100	$1,650	$2,200
Willow Meadows - Willowbend, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,123	$1,404	$2,200
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$915	$1,000	$1,890	$2,225
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,750	$998	$1,300	$2,300
Fourth Ward, Houston, TX	N/A	$2,011	$2,488	$2,367
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,033	$2,229	$2,500	$2,500
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,439	$2,259	$3,359	$2,700

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, Baytown, TX, and Pasadena, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,000. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 7 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Brazoria-West Columbia, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,350. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,400, Alvin-Pearland, TX is the most expensive county by Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX is 35.16% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX is 34.88% 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	$995	$835	$1,095	$1,470
Baytown, TX	$700	$990	$1,300	$1,650
Pasadena, TX	N/A	$950	$1,275	$1,695
Galveston, TX	$999	$1,186	$1,600	$1,713
La Marque-Hitchcock, Hitchcock, TX	$1,588	$1,000	$1,163	$1,750
Texas City-League City, TX	$2,125	$1,100	$1,350	$2,100
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$950	$1,500	$2,100
Angleton, TX	N/A	$725	$1,150	$2,212
Mont Belvieu, TX	N/A	$1,593	$1,800	$2,300
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$2,000	$1,075	$1,520	$2,400

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 $1,969. A total of 25 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77598, Houston, TX at $1,270 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,000 per month is 77008, Houston, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $886. That's at least $16 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 $1,183 per month. Or in other words, $21 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,554 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	N/A	$1,148	$1,500	$1,575
77590, Texas City, TX	N/A	$825	$1,125	$1,450
77539, Dickinson, TX	$7,500	$1,200	$1,380	$2,000
77573, League City, TX	N/A	$1,275	$1,495	$2,495
77058, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,180	$1,537	$1,414
77598, Houston, TX	N/A	$848	$1,300	$1,270
77546, Friendswood, TX	$1,850	$1,410	$1,870	$2,000
77521, Baytown, TX	N/A	$1,234	$1,488	$2,000
77584, Pearland, TX	N/A	$978	$1,712	$2,500
77048, Houston, TX	$5,000	$1,367	$1,625	$1,751

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 $1,973. 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 one bedroom apartment in Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,600 and an average price per square feet of $18.29. There are a total of 13 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 $2,150 and an average price per square feet of $22.06. 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 -0.29%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.28%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.29% 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 $1,578/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.