Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 21, 2026
Average rent in
Galveston, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on July 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Galveston rent stands today
Galveston, TX rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,300/month. Renters are paying $60 less per month on average than last year, but month over month rent increased 3.2%, showing recent upward movement in the market.
Compared to national trends
Galveston sits 33.2% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters despite its smaller total rentals inventory of 169 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Galveston rent for $875/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,020/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,448/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,100/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,000/month. The 2-bedroom segment is the largest, making up 40.6% of rentals.
Price ranges
Apartments make up 58.8% of rentals with a median rent of $1,152/month, while houses rent for a median of $1,800/month. This property-type spread shows the range of options available in Galveston’s rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Galveston
$1,300/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Galveston is $1,300 per month as of July 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $645 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Galveston
169
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Galveston rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Galveston, TX
Average rent prices in Galveston have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Galveston, TX
Rent prices in Galveston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Galveston is $1,152, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Galveston run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,315.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $875 |  13% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,020 | No Change | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,447 | 4% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,100 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $1,999 | 3% | 38% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bayou Shore | $1,200 | |
Campeche Cove | $1,295 | |
Central City | $1,120 | |
Downtown Galveston | $1,195 | |
East End Historic District | $1,249 | |
Kempner Park | $1,375 | |
Lasker Park | $1,430 | |
Lindale | $1,200 | |
Offatts Bayou | $1,225 | |
San Jacinto | $1,387 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,152 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,500 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,800 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $650 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,020
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,447
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,999
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
38%
Lindale
Average rent
$1,200
East End Historic District
Average rent
$1,249
Offatts Bayou
Average rent
$1,225
Lasker Park
Average rent
$1,430
Downtown Galveston
Average rent
$1,195
San Jacinto
Average rent
$1,387
Bayou Shore
Average rent
$1,200
Central City
Average rent
$1,120
Kempner Park
Average rent
$1,375
Campeche Cove
Average rent
$1,295
Apartments
Average rent
$1,152
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$650
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Galveston, TX, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Galveston, TX compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Galveston and Bacliff by all bedroom counts and property types.
Galveston
33%lower than the national median
36%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Galveston, TX is 4% higher than the median rent in Bacliff, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
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20%$1,575
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2%$1,352
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3%$1,280
3%$1,350
75%$1,250
16%$1,368
Discover rentals in Galveston, TX
1d ago
Verified
7302 Heards Ln, Galveston, TX 77551
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,112–$1,331
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East End Historic District apartment for rent in Galveston
1 bed
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 30
16h ago
610 Ferry Rd, Galveston, TX 77550
1–3 beds
1 bath
$750–$1,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
5523 Avenue O 1/2, Galveston, TX 77551
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lasker Park apartment for rent in Galveston
2 beds
2 baths
$9,000
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
5d+ ago
Isla Del Sol house for rent in Galveston
3 beds
4 baths
$4,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Galveston apartment for rent in Galveston
2 beds
2 baths
$3,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Grand Beach condo for rent in Galveston
2 beds
2 baths
$3,600
Condo for rent
1d ago
Verified
7302 Heards Ln, Galveston, TX 77551
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,112–$1,331
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
102 Strand St, Galveston, TX 77550
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$999–$1,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lindale condo for rent in Galveston
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Condo for rent
3h ago
3102 69th St, Galveston, TX 77551
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$976–$1,745
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7302 Heards Ln, Galveston, TX 77551
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,112–$1,331
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2711 Avenue K, Galveston, TX 77550
3 beds
1 bath
$1,195–$1,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2815 Church St, Galveston, TX 77550
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Condo for rent
Available Jul 21
5d+ ago
100 Market St, Galveston, TX 77550
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
7302 Heards Ln, Galveston, TX 77551
1 bed
1 bath
Call for price
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1927 Avenue M 1/2, Galveston, TX 77550
3 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
102 Strand St, Galveston, TX 77550
3 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3116 Avenue L, Galveston, TX 77550
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Galveston, TX
Quick answers to common questions about the Galveston rental market.
How much is rent in Galveston?
The average rent in Galveston is $1,300 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Galveston?
Average rent prices in Galveston have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Galveston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Galveston is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $645 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Galveston?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Galveston are Central City ($1,120/mo), Downtown Galveston ($1,195/mo), and Lindale ($1,200/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Galveston?
To comfortably afford rent in Galveston, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Galveston?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Galveston average around $1,080/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,460/month.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).