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Island Sands Apartments

5225 Avenue R 1/2, Galveston, TX 77551

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2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 1,100 SF Not Available

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Property Information

  • Built in 1969
  • 12 units/2 stories

About Island Sands Apartments

Experience Galveston living at Island Sands Apartments. Based in Galveston's 77551 area, moving to this community gives you a wide variety of nearby experiences to enjoy. Here at this community, the professional leasing staff is ready to help you in finding the perfect new apartment. Come for a visit to check out the apartment floorplan options. Contact us or stop by today.

Island Sands Apartments is an apartment community located in Galveston County and the 77551 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Ambassadors Preparatory Academy attendance zone.

Community Amenities

  • Playground

Apartment Features

  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
Location
5225 Avenue R 1/2, Galveston,
TX 77551
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Neighborhood

Situated about three miles west of historic Downtown Galveston, Bayou Shore is a laidback neighborhood bordering the Offatts Bayou. The community’s close proximity to the bayou and Galveston’s Gulf Coast beaches is ideal for water-based activities like fishing, boating, and jet skiing.

Bayou Shore is also convenient to a bevy of exciting area attractions like Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark, and the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. A wide variety of restaurants are strewn along Broadway Avenue J, offering plenty of options for tasty cuisine near the northern portions of the neighborhood.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Bayou Shore Galveston, TX
Studio - $1,220
1 Bedroom $1,529 $1,146
2 Bedrooms $1,579 $1,445
3 Bedrooms $2,032 $2,078

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 750 Sq Ft $850 $1,410 $2,170
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 952 Sq Ft $1,000 $1,732 $2,876
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1295 Sq Ft $1,125 $2,287 $4,750
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 1768 Sq Ft $2,200 $2,550 $3,000
Amenities
  • Playground
  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
UT Medical Branch
Drive: 8 min 4.7 mi
College of the Mainland
Drive: 23 min 15.1 mi
Alvin Community College
Drive: 46 min 29.9 mi
Univ. of Houston Clear Lake
Drive: 44 min 32.1 mi
Island Sands Apartments is within 8 minutes or 4.7 miles from UT Medical Branch. It is also near College of the Mainland and Alvin Community College.
Schools
Ambassadors Preparatory Academy
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
170 Students
Nearby
Odyssey Academy - Bay Area
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
707 Students
Nearby
Judah's Tribe Of Youth
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
8 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Walkability Near Island Sands Apartments

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Island Sands Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Seaside Village
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
Fort Crockett Plaza
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
The Plaza on Galveston Island
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Island Sands Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 17-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Moody Gardens
 Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
Galveston Harbor Tours
 Drive: 6 min 3.7 mi
Texas Seaport Museum
 Drive: 7 min 3.8 mi
Seawolf Park
 Drive: 13 min 6.0 mi
Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary
 Drive: 35 min 12.7 mi
Island Sands Apartments has 5 parks within 12.7 miles, including Moody Gardens, Galveston Harbor Tours, and Texas Seaport Museum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Drive: 8 min 4.1 mi
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston
Drive: 8 min 4.5 mi
Island Sands Apartments is 4.1 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 4.2 mi
Lyndon B Johnson Space Center
Drive: 43 min 30.7 mi
Island Sands Apartments is 4.2 miles from Pelican Spit Military Reservation, and is convenient to other military bases, including Lyndon B Johnson Space Center.
 
 
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Island Sands Apartments have in-unit laundry?

While Island Sands Apartments does not offer in-unit laundry, some units include washer and dryer hookups so residents can install their own appliances.

What utilities are included in rent at Island Sands Apartments?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Is parking available at Island Sands Apartments?

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Is Island Sands Apartments pet-friendly?

Island Sands Apartments does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

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