Texas Galveston County Galveston

$800 / Month

5616 Avenue R Unit 2

Galveston, TX 77551

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713-305-2545

Bedrooms

1
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

440 sq ft
Available

Available Mar 6

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5616 Avenue R Unit 2

About This Home

Available Mar 6

Beautiful 1 bedroom unit with private bedroom and full bath. Nice living room. Call for details,today! MLS# 59749128

5616 Avenue R is an apartment community located in Galveston County and the 77551 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

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Listed by Joel Rankin | J.D. Rankin and Associates
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City - Galveston

Living in Galveston combines coastal living with historic charm. This island city features 32 miles of Gulf Coast beaches alongside the preserved Victorian-era Strand District. The University of Texas Medical Branch serves as a major employer, while attractions like Moody Gardens and the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier offer entertainment throughout the year. Housing options include restored Victorian homes in the East End Historic District and beachfront condominiums along Seawall Boulevard, with established neighborhoods like Cedar Lawn and Denver Court.

The island's character stems from its history as a major 19th-century port city. Galveston boasts the country's largest collection of preserved Victorian architecture, particularly visible in the East End Historic District. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Galveston Island State Park's trails and beaches, while the Grand 1894 Opera House hosts year-round performances.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
UT Medical Branch	Drive:	9 min	4.8 mi
College of the Mainland	Drive:	23 min	14.7 mi
Alvin Community College	Drive:	45 min	29.5 mi
Univ. of Houston Clear Lake	Drive:	43 min	31.7 mi

5616 Avenue R Unit 2 is within 9 minutes or 4.8 miles from UT Medical Branch. It is also near College of the Mainland and Alvin Community College.

Transportation

Very Walkable

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Out of 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Minimal Transit

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Out of 100

Bikeable

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Out of 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 5616 Avenue R Unit 2.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
The Plaza on Galveston Island	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Galveston Place	Walk:	16 min	0.8 mi
Stewart Plaza	Walk:	16 min	0.9 mi

5616 Avenue R Unit 2 has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 16-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Moody Gardens	Drive:	5 min	2.2 mi
Galveston Harbor Tours	Drive:	7 min	3.9 mi
Texas Seaport Museum	Drive:	7 min	3.9 mi
Seawolf Park	Drive:	14 min	6.1 mi
Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary	Drive:	36 min	13.1 mi

5616 Avenue R Unit 2 has 5 parks within 13.1 miles, including Moody Gardens, Galveston Harbor Tours, and Texas Seaport Museum.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Shriners Hospitals for Children	Drive:	8 min	4.4 mi
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston	Drive:	9 min	4.8 mi

5616 Avenue R Unit 2 is 4.4 miles from Shriners Hospitals for Children, and is convenient to other hospitals, including University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Pelican Spit Military Reservation	Drive:	9 min	4.3 mi
Lyndon B Johnson Space Center	Drive:	43 min	30.3 mi

5616 Avenue R Unit 2 is 4.3 miles from Pelican Spit Military Reservation, and is convenient to other military bases, including Lyndon B Johnson Space Center.