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Rental Market Trends in Galveston, TX

What is the average rent in Galveston, TX?

$1,126/month

Average Rent

662 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Galveston, TX is $1,126 per month. This is 31% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/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 $1,211 per month for a studio, $1,126 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,417 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,918 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,211/month
573 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,126/month
662 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,417/month
934 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,918/month
1,271 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,285/month
609 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,850/month
1,021 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,774/month
1,495 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,349/month
2,050 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,484/month
583 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,014/month
1,022 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,971/month
1,275 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,333/month
930 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,495/month
1,357 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,861/month
1,317 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Galveston, TX?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.7%, which averages out to $8 more 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 March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Galveston, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
16% $700 - $1,000/month
65% $1,001 - $1,500/month
11% $1,501 - $2,000/month
5% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Galveston?

Based on current rent prices, Offatts Bayou, Lake Madeline and San Jacinto are the most affordable neighborhoods in Galveston.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Offatts Bayou
$1,048/month
675 Sq Ft
Lake Madeline
$1,083/month
621 Sq Ft
San Jacinto
$1,101/month
1,728 Sq Ft
Golf Shores
$1,122/month
616 Sq Ft
Central City
$1,143/month
636 Sq Ft
East End Historic District
$1,150/month
770 Sq Ft
Lindale
$1,185/month
676 Sq Ft
Lasker Park
$1,215/month
741 Sq Ft
Kempner Park
$1,232/month
787 Sq Ft
Campeche Cove
$1,350/month
716 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Galveston?

Based on current rent prices, The Strand, Galveston Harbor and Downtown Galveston are the most expensive neighborhoods in Galveston.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Strand
$1,784/month
826 Sq Ft
Galveston Harbor
$1,748/month
764 Sq Ft
Downtown Galveston
$1,576/month
840 Sq Ft
Sunnylane
$1,374/month
717 Sq Ft
Campeche Cove
$1,350/month
716 Sq Ft
Kempner Park
$1,232/month
787 Sq Ft
Lasker Park
$1,215/month
741 Sq Ft
Lindale
$1,185/month
676 Sq Ft
East End Historic District
$1,150/month
770 Sq Ft
Central City
$1,143/month
636 Sq Ft

Which Galveston neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Galveston with the most apartments available are Lake Madeline, Golf Shores and Sunnylane .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lake Madeline
$1,083/month
621 Sq Ft
Golf Shores
$1,122/month
616 Sq Ft
Sunnylane
$1,374/month
717 Sq Ft
Campeche Cove
$1,350/month
716 Sq Ft
Central City
$1,143/month
636 Sq Ft
Lindale
$1,185/month
676 Sq Ft
Offatts Bayou
$1,048/month
675 Sq Ft
Galveston Harbor
$1,748/month
764 Sq Ft
San Jacinto
$1,101/month
1,728 Sq Ft
East End Historic District
$1,150/month
770 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 $1,126, you’ll want to make about $3,753 per month or $45,036 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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Galveston, TX

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Apartment Averages

Offatts Bayou

Galveston, TX

The Strand

Galveston, TX

Studio
$1,129/month
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One Bedroom
$1,046/month
-
Two Bedroom
$1,346/month
-
Three Bedroom
$1,744/month
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Village by the Sea

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$922 - $2,453 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Oceanfront Lofts

Oceanfront Lofts

7820 Seawall Blvd,
Galveston, TX 77551

$1,199 - $2,055

1-2 Beds

The Waterfront

The Waterfront

1400 Bayou Shore Dr,
Galveston, TX 77551

$1,599 - $2,835

1-3 Beds

Campeche Cove

Campeche Cove

3428 Cove View Blvd,
Galveston, TX 77554

$995 - $1,800

1-2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Galveston, TX

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  • 956,298

    Units

  • 897

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2 Communities in Galveston
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  • 85,901

    Units

  • 169

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1 Community in Galveston
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ZRS Management
  • 346

    Communities

  • 102,973

    Units

  • 138

    Cities

1 Community in Galveston
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Sunridge Management Group Inc
  • 81

    Communities

  • 15,217

    Units

  • 61

    Cities

1 Community in Galveston
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  • 91

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  • 17,658

    Units

  • 44

    Cities

1 Community in Galveston
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Eighteen Capital Group
  • 27

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  • 5,719

    Units

  • 19

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1 Community in Galveston
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  • 6,071

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  • 17

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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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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