Average Rent in Galveston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Galveston, TX Rents

Galveston rentals average $1,200 for a studio rental to $3,400 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,700, 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 $284 (31.03%) year-over-year from $916 to $1,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $178 (15.90%) year-over-year from $1,121 to $1,299. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $50 (3.23%) year-over-year from $1,550 to $1,600. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $183 (7.91%) year-over-year from $2,317 to $2,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $517 (17.61%) year-over-year from $2,933 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 up by 0.35% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.44% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.63% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.26% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.70% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Jul 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $7.48 $1,200 $916 (31.03%) $1,025 (17.07%)
1 BR $22.09 $1,299 $1,121 (15.90%) $1,067 (21.78%)
2 BR $19.96 $1,600 $1,550 (3.23%) $1,320 (21.21%)
3 BR $19.52 $2,500 $2,317 (7.91%) $2,213 (12.99%)
4+ BR $22.19 $3,450 $2,933 (17.61%) $3,170 (8.83%)

Historical Rents in Galveston, TX

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Top Cities Near Galveston

There are a total of 16 cities nearby Galveston. The average rent in Galveston is currently $2,000 per month. A total of 4 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 Galveston, TX is Sienna Plantation, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,200 per month.

Let's compare Galveston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Galveston, TX is 35.42% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 12.88% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Galveston, TX are about 4.88% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 16.32% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 16 total cities near 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
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
Fresno, TX $900 N/A $1,995 $2,115
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 Galveston

There are a total of 52 neighborhoods in or near Galveston. Some of these neighborhoods include Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Astrodome, and East End Historic District. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 52 total neighborhoods in or near Galveston, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Galveston, TX is currently around $1,898 per month. A total of 13 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only seventeen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,898. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Galveston's average rent, which is only $1,700. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Galveston, 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 Galveston. 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
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
Spring Branch Central, Houston, TX N/A $1,100 $1,523 $2,400
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 Galveston

There are a total of 14 counties located by 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 4 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 Galveston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Galveston, TX is 2.08% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Galveston, TX is 20.97% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Galveston, TX is 8.98% 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 Galveston

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Galveston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,975. 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 $789. That's at least $0 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Galveston, TX is $1,257 per month. Or in other words, $21 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,682 per month. Which comes out to $18 per sqft. The following table 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
77551, Galveston, TX N/A $1,500 $1,750 $1,775
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
77084, Houston, TX $1,025 $1,350 $1,608 $1,900
77006, Houston, TX $1,150 $1,367 $2,200 $1,695
77054, Houston, TX $1,024 $1,165 $1,496 $1,450

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 $1,700. 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 $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $7.48. There are a total of 3 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 $1,297 and an average price per square feet of $22.09. There are a total of 92 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 $1,600 and an average price per square feet of $19.96. There are a total of 159 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 0.31%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.16%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Galveston, TX?
A reasonable rent price in Galveston, TX is around $1,360/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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