Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 6, 2026
Average rent in
Galveston, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on June 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Galveston, TX rent slipped 3.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,300/month. Renters today are paying $56 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Galveston sits 33.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 168 total rentals offering limited but varied options for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Galveston run around $925/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,050/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,430/month, while 3-bedrooms sit at $1,950/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,799/month. Houses command a median rent of $1,798/month, compared to $1,200/month for apartments.
Neighborhood spotlight
Evia rents fell 65.0% year over year to $1,225/month across 16 rentals. Sea Isle and Pirates Beach also saw declines over 58%, contrasting with the citywide cooldown of 3.7%.
Median rent
Median rent in Galveston
$1,300/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Galveston is $1,300 per month as of June 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Galveston
168
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Galveston rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Galveston, TX
Average rent prices in Galveston have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,797. 1-bedroom apartments in Galveston run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,331.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $925 |  14% | 21% | |
1 bedroom | $1,050 | 2% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,430 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,950 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,799 | 3% | 45% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bayou Shore | $1,200 | |
Central City | $1,136 | |
Downtown Galveston | $1,846 | |
East End Historic District | $1,150 | |
Kempner Park | $1,295 | |
Lasker Park | $1,511 | |
Lindale | $1,175 | |
Offatts Bayou | $1,175 | |
San Jacinto | $1,362 | |
University Of Texas Medical Branch | $1,235 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,200 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,500 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,797 | 6% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,125 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
21%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,430
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,799
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
45%
Lindale
Average rent
$1,175
Offatts Bayou
Average rent
$1,175
East End Historic District
Average rent
$1,150
Kempner Park
Average rent
$1,295
San Jacinto
Average rent
$1,362
Downtown Galveston
Average rent
$1,846
Lasker Park
Average rent
$1,511
Bayou Shore
Average rent
$1,200
Central City
Average rent
$1,136
University Of Texas Medical Branch
Average rent
$1,235
Apartments
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,797
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,125
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
54%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Galveston, TX is 44% higher than the median rent in Bacliff, TX.
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22%$1,275
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16%$1,300
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2%$1,375
2%Discover rentals in Galveston, TX
2d ago
7302 Heards Ln, Galveston, TX 77551
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$532–$1,331
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 28
21h ago
1411 34th St, Galveston, TX 77550
1 bed
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
16h ago
610 Ferry Rd, Galveston, TX 77550
1–3 beds
1 bath
$750–$1,200
Apartment for rent
18h ago
7400 Jones Dr, Galveston, TX 77551
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$775–$1,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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
$3,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Grand Beach condo for rent in Galveston
2 beds
2 baths
$3,600
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Lindale house for rent in Galveston
3 beds
3 baths
$3,500
House for rent
21h ago
2806 Avenue M 1/2, Galveston, TX 77550
2 beds
1 bath
$830
Apartment for rent
1d ago
918 918 Ave G - Per Gas, Galveston, TX 77550
2 beds
1 bath
$999–$1,300
Apartment for rent
2d ago
102 Strand St, Galveston, TX 77550
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$999
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
911 Avenue K, Galveston, TX 77550
2 beds
1 bath
$999–$1,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,645
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2711 Avenue K, Galveston, TX 77550
3 beds
1 bath
$1,295–$1,650
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2828 61st St, Galveston, TX 77551
1–2 beds
1 bath
$925–$1,225
Apartment for rent
1d ago
918 918 Ave G - Per Gas, Galveston, TX 77550
2 beds
1 bath
$999–$1,300
Apartment for rent
21h ago
4020 Avenue O 1/2, Galveston, TX 77550
3 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1704 Avenue L, Galveston, TX 77550
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
3d ago
615 Church St, Galveston, TX 77550
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
911 Avenue K, Galveston, TX 77550
2 beds
1 bath
$999–$1,500
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 June 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Galveston?
Average rent prices in Galveston have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $650 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Galveston?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Galveston are Central City ($1,136/mo), East End Historic District ($1,150/mo), and Lindale ($1,175/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.
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).