Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Average rent in
Galveston, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on October 21, 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 $71 less per month on average than last year, with rents holding steady month to month recently.
Compared to national trends
Galveston sits 31.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a smaller market with 150 total rentals that remains accessible for renters seeking value.
Price ranges
Studios in Galveston run around $925/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,040/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,350/month, while 4+ bedrooms reach $2,799/month. The bedroom mix is weighted toward 1-bed and 2-bed units, which together make up nearly 70% of total rentals.
Price ranges
Houses command a median of $1,872/month compared to $1,195/month for apartments, which make up 63% of total rentals. This property-type spread shows different cost tiers within Galveston's rental market.
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 October 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Galveston
150
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 $1,195, whereas a house costs $1,872. 1-bedroom apartments in Galveston run $1,008 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $925 | 7% | 11% | |
1 bedroom | $1,040 |  1% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,350 | No Change | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 2% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,799 | 4% | 16% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bayou Shore | $1,500 | |
Central City | $1,331 | |
Downtown Galveston | $1,400 | |
East End Historic District | $1,249 | |
Kempner Park | $1,250 | |
Lasker Park | $1,400 | |
Lindale | $1,050 | |
Offatts Bayou | $1,250 | |
San Jacinto | $1,349 | |
University Of Texas Medical Branch | $1,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,195 | No Change | 7% | |
Condos | $1,600 | 1% | 14% | |
Houses | $1,872 | 2% | 4% | |
Rooms | $650 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,040
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,799
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
16%
Lindale
Average rent
$1,050
East End Historic District
Average rent
$1,249
Downtown Galveston
Average rent
$1,400
Bayou Shore
Average rent
$1,500
San Jacinto
Average rent
$1,349
Lasker Park
Average rent
$1,400
University Of Texas Medical Branch
Average rent
$1,300
Central City
Average rent
$1,331
Offatts Bayou
Average rent
$1,250
Kempner Park
Average rent
$1,250
Apartments
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
Houses
Average rent
$1,872
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
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
32%lower than the national median
50%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Galveston, TX is 37% higher than the median rent in Bacliff, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$950
7%$3,791
31%$1,550
14%$1,872
9%$1,395
7%$1,395
14%$1,298
9%$1,565
3%$1,025
8%$1,395
3%$1,135
3%$1,407
8%Discover rentals in Galveston, TX
1d ago
Verified
7302 Heards Ln, Galveston, TX 77551
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$527–$1,331
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1910 Avenue N, Galveston, TX 77550
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
8h ago
610 Ferry Rd, Galveston, TX 77550
1–3 beds
1 bath
$750–$1,200
Apartment for rent
21h ago
928 Post Office St, Galveston, TX 77550
1–2 beds
1 bath
$875–$1,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Galveston
4 beds
2.5 baths
$7,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Galveston
2423 103rd St, Galveston, TX 77554
3 beds
2 baths
$6,500
House for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
East End Historic District house for rent in Galveston
3 beds
2 baths
$3,600
House 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
$527–$1,331
Apartment for rent
6h ago
102 Strand St, Galveston, TX 77550
1 bed
1 bath
$1,075
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Lindale house for rent in Galveston
3 beds
1 bath
$1,950
House for rent
9h ago
3102 69th St, Galveston, TX 77551
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$967–$1,748
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7302 Heards Ln, Galveston, TX 77551
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$527–$1,331
Apartment for rent
6h ago
217 Church St, Galveston, TX 77550
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$1,350
Apartment for rent
23h ago
2828 61st St, Galveston, TX 77551
1–2 beds
1 bath
$975–$1,300
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2711 Avenue K, Galveston, TX 77550
3 beds
1 bath
$1,295–$1,650
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7302 Heards Ln, Galveston, TX 77551
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$527–$1,331
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1927 Avenue M 1/2, Galveston, TX 77550
3 beds
1 bath
$1,299
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4020 Avenue O 1/2, Galveston, TX 77550
2 beds
2 baths
$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Bayou Shore house for rent in Galveston
2 beds
2 baths
$1,200
House 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 October 17, 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 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Galveston?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Galveston are Lindale ($1,050/mo), East End Historic District ($1,249/mo), and Offatts Bayou ($1,250/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?
April offers the lowest rents in Galveston, while December sees the highest prices, creating about a 9% difference between peak and off-peak pricing.
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).