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Rental Market Trends in Galveston, TX

What is the average rent in Galveston, TX?

$1,149/month

Average Rent

661 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.6%

Increase in the Last Year

Galveston, TX Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Galveston, TX is $1,149 per month. This is 30% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Galveston more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Galveston average $1,237 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Galveston average $1,149 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Galveston average $1,426 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Galveston average $2,013 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,237/month
544 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,149/month
661 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,426/month
936 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,013/month
1,265 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,310/month
1,004 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,801/month
1,005 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,668/month
1,503 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,494/month
1,887 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,492/month
639 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,821/month
1,021 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,730/month
1,755 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,220/month
1,084 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,475/month
1,264 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,734/month
1,476 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Galveston, TX?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.6%, which averages out to $7 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Galveston, TX
Last Updated June 2026
$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
62% $1,001 - $1,500/month
12% $1,501 - $2,000/month
7% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Galveston?

Based on current rent prices, Offatts Bayou, Lindale and East End Historic District are the most affordable neighborhoods in Galveston.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Offatts Bayou
$1,096/month
702 Sq Ft
Lindale
$1,114/month
682 Sq Ft
East End Historic District
$1,116/month
937 Sq Ft
Lake Madeline
$1,118/month
619 Sq Ft
Golf Shores
$1,139/month
622 Sq Ft
Lasker Park
$1,142/month
758 Sq Ft
Central City
$1,246/month
638 Sq Ft
Campeche Cove
$1,303/month
723 Sq Ft
Sunnylane
$1,329/month
725 Sq Ft
San Jacinto
$1,346/month
829 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Galveston?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Galveston
$1,594/month
1,707 Sq Ft
Galveston Harbor
$1,541/month
902 Sq Ft
Fort Crockett
$1,427/month
823 Sq Ft
San Jacinto
$1,346/month
829 Sq Ft
Sunnylane
$1,329/month
725 Sq Ft
Campeche Cove
$1,303/month
723 Sq Ft
Central City
$1,246/month
638 Sq Ft
Lasker Park
$1,142/month
758 Sq Ft
Golf Shores
$1,139/month
622 Sq Ft
Lake Madeline
$1,118/month
619 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 Central City .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lake Madeline
$1,118/month
619 Sq Ft
Golf Shores
$1,139/month
622 Sq Ft
Central City
$1,246/month
638 Sq Ft
Campeche Cove
$1,303/month
723 Sq Ft
Sunnylane
$1,329/month
725 Sq Ft
Lindale
$1,114/month
682 Sq Ft
East End Historic District
$1,116/month
937 Sq Ft
Offatts Bayou
$1,096/month
702 Sq Ft
Fort Crockett
$1,427/month
823 Sq Ft
Lasker Park
$1,142/month
758 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 $1,149, you’ll want to make about $3,830 per month or $45,960 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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How does Galveston, TX compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Offatts Bayou

Galveston, TX

Downtown Galveston

Galveston, TX

Studio
$1,131/month
$1,359/month
One Bedroom
$1,095/month
$1,273/month
Two Bedroom
$1,378/month
$1,695/month
Three Bedroom
$1,747/month
$2,685/month
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Galveston, TX 77551

$1,199 - $1,940

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Campeche Cove

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Galveston, TX 77554

$925 - $1,800

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Galveston, TX 77551

$775 - $1,500

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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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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