Average Rent in Galveston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Galveston, TX Rents

Galveston rentals average $921 for a studio rental to $3,250 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,575, or roughly $2 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,076 (139.12%) year-over-year from $774 to $1,850. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $51 (4.90%) year-over-year from $1,049 to $1,100. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $59 (3.84%) year-over-year from $1,541 to $1,600. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $795 (46.63%) year-over-year from $1,705 to $2,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $89 (3.06%) year-over-year from $2,911 to $3,000. 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 52.05% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.54% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.21% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.70% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.26% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
May 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $2.21 $1,850 $774 (139.12%) $888 (108.36%)
1 BR $1.77 $1,100 $1,049 (4.90%) $1,233 (-10.81%)
2 BR $1.63 $1,600 $1,541 (3.84%) $1,708 (-6.30%)
3 BR $1.72 $2,500 $1,705 (46.63%) $1,832 (36.49%)
4+ BR $1.53 $3,000 $2,911 (3.06%) $3,225 (-6.98%)

Historical Rents in Galveston, TX

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Top Cities Near Galveston

There are a total of 5 cities nearby Galveston. The average rent in Galveston is currently $1,950 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Pasadena, TX, with an average rent of $1,300, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Galveston, TX is Missouri City, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,313 per month.

Let's compare Galveston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 8.82% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Galveston, TX are about 4.44% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 20.60% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near Galveston, TX in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Pasadena, TX $1,700 $925 $1,287 $1,300
Texas City, TX $1,050 $881 $1,221 $1,545
League City, TX N/A $1,197 $1,505 $1,950
Pearland, TX N/A $1,243 $1,685 $2,250
Missouri City, TX N/A $1,264 $1,604 $2,313

Top Neighborhoods Near Galveston

There are a total of 21 neighborhoods in or near Galveston. Some of these neighborhoods include Sharpstown, Westchase, and South Main. We've included all of these top 21 neighborhoods in or near Galveston, TX in the following chart.

The average rent for these 21 neighborhoods in or near Galveston, TX is currently around $1,612 per month. A total of 10 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eleven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,612. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Galveston's average rent, which is only $1,575. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Galveston, Sharpstown has the most affordable average rent at $1,300 per month. Whereas, at $2,846 average rent per month, The Museum District is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Galveston. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Sharpstown, Houston, TX $671 $969 $1,300 $1,300
Westchase, Houston, TX $900 $993 $1,400 $1,333
South Main, Houston, TX $986 $1,074 $1,339 $1,339
Clear Lake, Houston, TX N/A $1,025 $1,375 $1,399
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX N/A $883 $1,263 $1,400
Astrodome, Houston, TX N/A $1,000 $1,550 $1,400
East End Historic District, Galveston, TX N/A $1,100 $1,563 $1,450
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX $780 $950 $1,625 $1,500
Alief, Houston, TX N/A $921 $1,300 $1,500
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX $787 $1,129 $1,588 $1,550
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX $1,078 $1,350 $2,060 $1,612
OST - South Union, Houston, TX $795 $950 $1,300 $1,650
MacGregor, Houston, TX N/A $1,136 $1,613 $1,695
Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX $5,350 $871 $1,176 $1,700
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX $1,351 $1,369 $2,000 $1,750
Sunnyside, Houston, TX N/A $848 $1,543 $1,800
University Place, Houston, TX $1,200 $1,434 $1,973 $1,950
Central Southwest, Houston, TX N/A $1,251 $1,350 $2,073
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX $725 $1,145 $1,275 $2,090
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX N/A $1,380 $1,280 $2,100
The Museum District, Houston, TX $1,208 $1,910 $2,884 $2,846

Top Counties Near Galveston

There are a total of 21 counties located by Galveston, TX. Some of these counties include Pasadena, TX, Brazosport, TX, and Galveston, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,698. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Pasadena, TX. It's average rent per month is $1,269. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,389, Angleton, TX is the most expensive county by Galveston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Galveston, TX is 5.65% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Galveston, TX is 13.64% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Galveston, TX is 19.81% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 9 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Pasadena, TX $1,700 $913 $1,189 $1,269
Brazosport, TX $869 $817 $1,209 $1,412
Galveston, TX $921 $1,100 $1,575 $1,575
La Marque-Hitchcock, Hitchcock, TX N/A N/A $1,150 $1,592
Southeast Harris, TX $870 $990 $1,263 $1,698
Texas City-League City, TX $600 $1,131 $1,450 $1,751
Alvin-Pearland, TX $750 $950 $1,550 $2,135
Stafford-Missouri City, TX $1,483 $1,348 $1,498 $2,300
Angleton, TX $850 $791 $1,202 $2,389

Top Zipcodes Near Galveston

There are a total of 22 zipcodes in or near Galveston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,725. A total of 9 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77511, Alvin-Pearland, TX at $950 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,600 per month is 77459, Missouri City, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $336. 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 $1,114 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,513 per month. Which comes out to $1 per sqft. The following chart 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
77006, Houston, TX $1,195 $1,440 $2,443 $1,755
77098, Houston, TX $1,303 $1,432 $2,022 $1,950
77004, Houston, TX $1,087 $1,274 $1,643 $1,950
77054, Houston, TX $1,076 $1,000 $1,475 $1,350
77058, Houston, TX N/A $1,247 $1,516 $1,427
77030, Houston, TX $1,200 $1,453 $1,950 $1,884
77550, Galveston, TX N/A $1,100 $1,600 $1,500
77025, Houston, TX $1,367 $1,332 $2,009 $1,695
77584, Pearland, TX N/A $1,348 $1,732 $2,275
77573, League City, TX N/A $1,204 $1,510 $1,870

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 $1,575. 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 $921 and an average price per square feet of $2.21. 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 $1,100 and an average price per square feet of $1.77. There are a total of 86 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 $1,575 and an average price per square feet of $1.63. There are a total of 115 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 1.39%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.47% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Galveston, TX?
A reasonable rent price in Galveston, TX is around $1,260/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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