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Rental Market Trends in Galveston, TX

What is the average rent in Galveston, TX?

$1,131/month

Average Rent

665 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.5%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Galveston, TX is $1,131 per month. This is 30% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Galveston more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Galveston, you can expect to pay about $1,175 per month for a studio, $1,131 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,413 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,913 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,175/month
468 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,131/month
665 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,413/month
942 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,913/month
1,270 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,177/month
265 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,993/month
293 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,758/month
279 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,563/month
0 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,445/month
126 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,949/month
193 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,360/month
97 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Galveston, TX?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.5%, which averages out to $39 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Galveston, TX
Last Updated June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Galveston, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
17% $700 - $1,000/month
65% $1,001 - $1,500/month
11% $1,501 - $2,000/month
6% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Galveston?

Based on current rent prices, Carver Park, Lake Madeline and Lasker Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Galveston.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Carver Park
$1,062/month
611 Sq Ft
Lake Madeline
$1,077/month
653 Sq Ft
Lasker Park
$1,115/month
725 Sq Ft
Central City
$1,123/month
646 Sq Ft
Offatts Bayou
$1,138/month
700 Sq Ft
Golf Shores
$1,149/month
695 Sq Ft
Campeche Cove
$1,254/month
717 Sq Ft
Sunnylane
$1,254/month
717 Sq Ft
Lindale
$1,392/month
678 Sq Ft
Galveston Harbor
$1,879/month
799 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Galveston?

Based on current rent prices, Galveston Harbor, Lindale and Campeche Cove are the most expensive neighborhoods in Galveston.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Galveston Harbor
$1,879/month
799 Sq Ft
Lindale
$1,392/month
678 Sq Ft
Campeche Cove
$1,254/month
717 Sq Ft
Sunnylane
$1,254/month
717 Sq Ft
Golf Shores
$1,149/month
695 Sq Ft
Offatts Bayou
$1,138/month
700 Sq Ft
Central City
$1,123/month
646 Sq Ft
Lasker Park
$1,115/month
725 Sq Ft
Lake Madeline
$1,077/month
653 Sq Ft
Carver Park
$1,062/month
611 Sq Ft

Which Galveston neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Galveston with the most apartments available are Central City, Lake Madeline and Campeche Cove .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Central City
$1,123/month
646 Sq Ft
Lake Madeline
$1,077/month
653 Sq Ft
Campeche Cove
$1,254/month
717 Sq Ft
Sunnylane
$1,254/month
717 Sq Ft
Lindale
$1,392/month
678 Sq Ft
Golf Shores
$1,149/month
695 Sq Ft
Offatts Bayou
$1,138/month
700 Sq Ft
Lasker Park
$1,115/month
725 Sq Ft
Carver Park
$1,062/month
611 Sq Ft
Galveston Harbor
$1,879/month
799 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Galveston, TX?

Because the average rent in Galveston is $1,131, you’ll want to make about $3,770 per month or $45,240 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

Carver Park

Galveston, TX

Galveston Harbor

Galveston, TX

Studio
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$1,812/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,612/month
Two Bedroom
-
$2,328/month
Three Bedroom
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Studio - 2 Beds | $887 - $1,773

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Park at Cedar Lawn

4400 Avenue N,
Galveston, TX 77550

Studio - 4 Beds | $985 - $1,645

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Carelton Courtyard

215 Market St,
Galveston, TX 77550

1-2 Beds | $904 - $1,550

Campeche Cove

Campeche Cove

3428 Cove View Blvd,
Galveston, TX 77554

1-2 Beds | $841 - $1,500

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  • 907,427

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  • 843

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2 Communities in Galveston
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  • 333

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  • 93,080

    Units

  • 199

    Cities

1 Community in Galveston
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  • 313

    Communities

  • 92,585

    Units

  • 130

    Cities

1 Community in Galveston
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Sunridge Management Group Inc
  • 88

    Communities

  • 16,097

    Units

  • 62

    Cities

1 Community in Galveston
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  • 77

    Communities

  • 13,480

    Units

  • 44

    Cities

1 Community in Galveston
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  • 39

    Communities

  • 6,052

    Units

  • 18

    Cities

1 Community in Galveston
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  • 5,772

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1 Community in Galveston
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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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