Average Rent in Galveston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Galveston, TX Rents

Galveston rentals average $900 for a studio rental to $3,499 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,750, or roughly $19 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $122 (15.63%) year-over-year from $778 to $900. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $17 (-1.49%) year-over-year from $1,117 to $1,100. 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 $108 (4.94%) year-over-year from $2,192 to $2,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $408 (13.20%) year-over-year from $3,091 to $3,499. 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 9.61% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.43% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.24% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.28% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.96% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$18.00	$900	$778 (15.63%)	$1,800 (-50.00%)
1 BR	$19.17	$1,100	$1,117 (-1.49%)	$1,013 (8.64%)
2 BR	$19.13	$1,600	$1,550 (3.23%)	$1,572 (1.80%)
3 BR	$18.77	$2,300	$2,192 (4.94%)	$1,958 (17.45%)
4+ BR	$19.35	$3,499	$3,091 (13.20%)	$2,433 (43.79%)

Historical Rents in Galveston, TX

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Top Cities Near Galveston

There are a total of 23 cities nearby Galveston. The average rent in Galveston is currently $1,880 per month. A total of 9 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 Galveston, TX is Sienna Plantation, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,000 per month.

Let's compare Galveston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are equivalent to other nearby cities' one bedroom rents. Two bedrooms in Galveston, TX are about 10.16% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 13.09% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 23 total cities near Galveston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Angleton, TX	N/A	$620	$1,100	$1,373
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
La Marque, TX	N/A	$825	$1,013	$1,600
Texas City, TX	$792	$919	$1,145	$1,600
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 Galveston

There are a total of 63 neighborhoods in or near Galveston. Some of these neighborhoods include Sharpstown, Greater Fondren Southwest, and Woodlake - Briar Meadow. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 63 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 $1,800 per month. A total of 29 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Galveston's average rent, which is only $1,750. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 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 Galveston. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Sharpstown, Houston, TX	N/A	$900	$1,250	$1,250
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	$916	$890	$1,107	$1,300
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$889	$1,042	$1,375	$1,300
Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX	N/A	$934	$1,170	$1,345
Clear Lake, Houston, TX	$937	$981	$1,283	$1,370
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$1,198	$1,075	$1,500	$1,400
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX	$1,149	$1,061	$1,249	$1,444
Alief, Houston, TX	$779	$929	$1,250	$1,450
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$745	$1,115	$1,480	$1,580
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,300	$1,322	$1,792	$1,800
Briarforest, Houston, TX	$995	$1,150	$1,498	$1,800
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,506	$1,710	$1,817
MacGregor, Houston, TX	$1,395	$1,111	$1,500	$1,821
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,442	$1,413	$2,110	$1,823
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,390	$1,578	$2,073	$1,842
Memorial, Houston, TX	$1,461	$1,550	$1,801	$1,889
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,544	$1,376	$1,900	$1,895
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,200	$1,118	$1,150	$1,895
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,250	$1,395	$2,300	$1,933
Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX	$1,350	$1,575	$2,200	$1,950
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	N/A	$999	$1,395	$1,950
Spring Branch Central, Houston, TX	$805	$978	$1,277	$1,980
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,999	$1,075	$1,225	$2,000
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,730	$1,195	$1,750	$2,125
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX	$895	$1,050	$1,590	$2,125
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,467	$1,295	$2,200	$2,150
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$2,020	$1,200	$1,400	$2,200
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,249	$999	$1,233	$2,250
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,520	$1,640	$2,350	$2,452
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,600	$2,259	$3,099	$2,600

Top Counties Near Galveston

There are a total of 15 counties located by Galveston, TX. Some of these counties include Brazosport, TX, Pasadena, TX, and Baytown, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,850. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 6 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 Galveston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Galveston, TX is 25.22% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Galveston, TX is 0.45% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Galveston, TX is 15.94% 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 Galveston

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Galveston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,892. A total of 19 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 $999. 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 Galveston, TX is $1,179 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,495 per month. Which comes out to $17 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	$695	$1,150	$1,550	$1,650
77007, Houston, TX	$1,516	$1,644	$2,350	$2,419
77449, Houston, TX	$650	$1,320	$1,675	$1,975
77004, Houston, TX	$1,310	$1,300	$1,650	$2,100
77057, Houston, TX	$889	$1,175	$1,700	$1,515
77573, League City, TX	$1,000	$1,182	$1,400	$2,169
77009, Houston, TX	$1,734	$1,199	$1,871	$1,883
77084, Houston, TX	$1,065	$1,220	$1,545	$1,875
77006, Houston, TX	$1,300	$1,447	$2,252	$1,780
77054, Houston, TX	$999	$1,050	$1,400	$1,385

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 $900 and an average price per square feet of $18.00. There are a total of 9 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 $1,100 and an average price per square feet of $19.17. There are a total of 83 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 $19.13. There are a total of 212 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 0.16%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% 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.