Average Rent in Galveston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Galveston, TX Rents

Galveston rentals average $898 for a studio rental to $3,400 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,550, or roughly $2 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,131 (124.64%) year-over-year from $907 to $2,038. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $96 (9.51%) year-over-year from $1,005 to $1,100. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $54 (3.50%) year-over-year from $1,546 to $1,600. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $673 (36.80%) year-over-year from $1,828 to $2,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $289 (10.86%) year-over-year from $2,661 to $2,950. 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 27.08% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.35% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.56% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.76% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Apr 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $2.33 $2,038 $907 (124.64%) $875 (132.86%)
1 BR $1.83 $1,100 $1,005 (9.51%) $1,208 (-8.97%)
2 BR $1.63 $1,600 $1,546 (3.50%) $1,499 (6.73%)
3 BR $1.75 $2,500 $1,828 (36.80%) $1,661 (50.53%)
4+ BR $1.56 $2,950 $2,661 (10.86%) $3,863 (-23.62%)

Historical Rents in Galveston, TX

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Top Cities Near Galveston

There are a total of 7 cities nearby Galveston. The average rent in Galveston is currently $1,843 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that La Marque, TX, with an average rent of $1,273, 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 $2,335 per month.

Let's compare Galveston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 17.05% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Galveston, TX are about 17.46% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 22.60% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near Galveston, TX in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
La Marque, TX N/A $850 $998 $1,273
Pasadena, TX $1,700 $913 $1,300 $1,399
Texas City, TX $1,050 $900 $1,221 $1,510
Lake Jackson, TX $802 $889 $1,077 $1,843
League City, TX N/A $1,190 $1,505 $1,870
Pearland, TX N/A $1,269 $1,680 $2,285
Missouri City, TX N/A $1,264 $1,687 $2,335

Top Neighborhoods Near Galveston

There are a total of 21 neighborhoods in or near Galveston. Some of these neighborhoods include Sharpstown, Westchase, and Clear Lake. 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 $1,600 per month. A total of 9 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twelve neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,600. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Galveston's average rent, which is only $1,550. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Galveston, Sharpstown has the most affordable average rent at $1,300 per month. Whereas, at $2,600 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 $958 $1,300 $1,300
Westchase, Houston, TX $846 $1,083 $1,399 $1,300
Clear Lake, Houston, TX N/A $1,025 $1,325 $1,335
Astrodome, Houston, TX N/A $1,000 $1,550 $1,350
South Main, Houston, TX $986 $1,074 $1,339 $1,395
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX N/A $883 $1,225 $1,400
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX $780 $975 $1,700 $1,475
East End Historic District, Galveston, TX $788 $1,100 $1,650 $1,475
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX $787 $1,129 $1,575 $1,517
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX $1,078 $1,354 $1,995 $1,584
OST - South Union, Houston, TX $795 $938 $1,275 $1,600
Alief, Houston, TX N/A $890 $1,284 $1,650
MacGregor, Houston, TX N/A $1,045 $1,400 $1,660
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX $1,351 $1,376 $2,000 $1,700
Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX $5,350 $925 $1,176 $1,725
Sunnyside, Houston, TX N/A $795 $1,465 $1,750
University Place, Houston, TX $1,100 $1,418 $2,117 $2,000
Central Southwest, Houston, TX N/A $1,251 $1,400 $2,000
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX $725 $1,048 $1,300 $2,090
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX N/A $1,380 $850 $2,100
The Museum District, Houston, TX $1,208 $1,841 $2,211 $2,600

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 La Marque-Hitchcock, Hitchcock, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,550. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 5 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 $2,295, Angleton, TX is the most expensive county by Galveston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Galveston, TX is 3.23% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Galveston, TX is 11.64% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Galveston, TX is 19.08% 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 $900 $1,269 $1,269
Brazosport, TX $869 $817 $1,196 $1,450
La Marque-Hitchcock, Hitchcock, TX N/A N/A $1,100 $1,500
Galveston, TX $898 $1,100 $1,575 $1,550
Southeast Harris, TX $870 $972 $1,275 $1,550
Texas City-League City, TX $600 $1,149 $1,492 $1,700
Alvin-Pearland, TX $750 $995 $1,480 $2,106
Stafford-Missouri City, TX $1,483 $1,348 $1,485 $2,250
Angleton, TX $850 $871 $1,202 $2,295

Top Zipcodes Near Galveston

There are a total of 23 zipcodes in or near Galveston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,734. 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 $1,013 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 $750. That's at least $1 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Galveston, TX is $1,100 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,450 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 $1,181 $1,395 $2,406 $1,646
77098, Houston, TX $1,254 $1,415 $2,025 $1,934
77004, Houston, TX $1,123 $1,250 $1,550 $1,950
77054, Houston, TX $1,076 $1,000 $1,400 $1,345
77058, Houston, TX N/A $1,249 $1,431 $1,423
77030, Houston, TX $1,100 $1,500 $1,950 $1,779
77550, Galveston, TX $788 $1,100 $1,600 $1,500
77025, Houston, TX $1,367 $1,316 $1,986 $1,734
77584, Pearland, TX N/A $1,344 $1,732 $2,300
77573, League City, TX N/A $1,204 $1,510 $1,823

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 $1,550. 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 $898 and an average price per square feet of $2.33. There are a total of 4 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 $1.83. There are a total of 84 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 119 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 1.25%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.37% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Galveston, TX?
A reasonable rent price in Galveston, TX is around $1,240/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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