Average Rent in Galveston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Galveston, TX Rents

Galveston rentals average $999 for a studio rental to $3,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,713, or roughly $20 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $473 (64.95%) year-over-year from $728 to $1,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $78 (7.01%) year-over-year from $1,117 to $1,195. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $183 (12.09%) year-over-year from $1,517 to $1,700. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $25 (1.10%) year-over-year from $2,275 to $2,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $167 (5.52%) year-over-year from $3,033 to $3,200. 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 6.29% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.72% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.38% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.43% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.05% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$18.50	$1,200	$728 (64.95%)	$1,867 (-35.71%)
1 BR	$20.50	$1,195	$1,117 (7.01%)	$1,013 (18.02%)
2 BR	$19.36	$1,700	$1,517 (12.09%)	$1,388 (22.45%)
3 BR	$19.14	$2,300	$2,275 (1.10%)	$2,038 (12.88%)
4+ BR	$22.99	$3,200	$3,033 (5.52%)	$2,567 (24.68%)

Historical Rents in Galveston, TX

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Top Cities Near Galveston

There are a total of 17 cities nearby Galveston. The average rent in Galveston is currently $2,025 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 $1,300, 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 $2,970 per month.

Let's compare Galveston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 13.15% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Galveston, TX are about 6.56% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 12.76% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 17 total cities near Galveston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Angleton, TX	N/A	$695	$1,100	$1,300
La Marque, TX	N/A	$853	$1,080	$1,575
Pasadena, TX	N/A	$973	$1,400	$1,700
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
Pearland, TX	N/A	$1,147	$1,650	$2,400
League City, TX	N/A	$1,265	$1,495	$2,425
Manvel, TX	$1,125	$900	$2,200	$2,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Galveston

There are a total of 55 neighborhoods in or near Galveston. Some of these neighborhoods include Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Astrodome, and Southbelt - Ellington. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 55 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 $1,868 per month. A total of 17 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only thirteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,868. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Galveston's average rent, which is only $1,713. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 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 Galveston. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$1,427	$1,150	$1,400	$1,350
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$1,024	$1,183	$1,498	$1,400
Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX	N/A	$855	$1,200	$1,410
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX	$1,195	$1,099	$1,249	$1,449
Sharpstown, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,045	$1,400	$1,465
Alief, Houston, TX	$779	$1,015	$1,300	$1,600
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$745	$1,173	$1,480	$1,625
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$925	$1,295	$1,999	$1,638
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,300	$1,397	$1,794	$1,798
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,631	$2,009	$1,815
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,200	$873	$1,300	$1,825
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,238	$1,578	$2,025	$1,849
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,400	$1,200	$2,000	$1,868
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
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,544	$1,558	$2,000	$1,953
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,100	$1,200	$1,963
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,790	$1,492	$2,200	$1,965
Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX	N/A	$1,600	$2,150	$1,973
Memorial, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,407	$1,900	$2,000
Briarforest, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,320	$1,700	$2,100
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,260	$995	$1,600	$2,200
MacGregor, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,100	$1,650	$2,200
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,750	$998	$1,300	$2,300
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX	$1,500	$1,100	$1,649	$2,400
Spring Branch Central, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,200	$1,663	$2,500
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$2,620	$1,423	$1,450	$2,500
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,439	$2,259	$3,359	$2,700
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,465	$1,693	$2,350	$2,700

Top Counties Near Galveston

There are a total of 15 counties located by Galveston, TX. Some of these counties include Brazosport, TX, Baytown, TX, and Pasadena, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,100. 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 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 Galveston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Galveston, TX is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Galveston, TX is 9.36% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Galveston, TX is 9.38% 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 Galveston

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Galveston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,993. A total of 16 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 $777. That's at least $4 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Galveston, TX is $1,187 per month. Or in other words, $21 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,590 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	$1,148	$1,500	$1,575
77007, Houston, TX	$1,488	$1,678	$2,369	$2,700
77449, Houston, TX	$650	$1,275	$1,724	$1,995
77004, Houston, TX	$1,068	$1,379	$1,698	$2,200
77057, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,200	$1,600	$1,400
77573, League City, TX	N/A	$1,275	$1,495	$2,495
77009, Houston, TX	$1,400	$1,199	$1,800	$1,520
77084, Houston, TX	$1,025	$1,275	$1,570	$1,948
77006, Houston, TX	$975	$1,364	$1,975	$1,672
77054, Houston, TX	$850	$1,185	$1,496	$1,463

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 $1,713. 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 $999 and an average price per square feet of $18.50. 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 $1,186 and an average price per square feet of $20.50. There are a total of 73 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 $19.36. There are a total of 204 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 0.65%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Galveston, TX?

A reasonable rent price in Galveston, TX is around $1,370/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.