Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 5, 2026
Average rent in
Galveston, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on September 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Galveston, TX rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,342/month. Month-to-month rent is unchanged recently, showing stability compared to last year.
Compared to national trends
Galveston sits 29.7% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median, offering a smaller market with 120 total rentals available for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Galveston rent for $825/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,078/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,400/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $2,000/month and 4+ bedrooms $2,799/month. Apartments make up 62.4% of rentals, with houses at a median of $1,875/month, providing distinct price tiers.
Neighborhood spotlight
Evia rents fell 62.0% year over year to $1,331/month across 20 rentals, contrasting with the broadly flat citywide market. Pirates Beach also saw a decline of 58.2% to $1,463/month, showing uneven neighborhood trends in Galveston.
Median rent
Median rent in Galveston
$1,342/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Galveston is $1,342 per month as of August 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $567 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Galveston
120
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 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 $1,225, whereas a house costs $1,875. 1-bedroom apartments in Galveston run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $825 | 1% | 18% | |
1 bedroom | $1,077 |  2% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,400 | 5% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 3% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,799 | 9% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bayou Shore | $1,500 | |
Carver Park | $1,197 | |
Downtown Galveston | $1,400 | |
East End Historic District | $1,249 | |
Kempner Park | $1,350 | |
Lasker Park | $1,490 | |
Lindale | $1,000 | |
Offatts Bayou | $1,331 | |
San Jacinto | $1,450 | |
University Of Texas Medical Branch | $1,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,225 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,500 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,875 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $650 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,077
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,799
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
7%
Lindale
Average rent
$1,000
Offatts Bayou
Average rent
$1,331
East End Historic District
Average rent
$1,249
Lasker Park
Average rent
$1,490
University Of Texas Medical Branch
Average rent
$1,300
Downtown Galveston
Average rent
$1,400
Kempner Park
Average rent
$1,350
San Jacinto
Average rent
$1,450
Bayou Shore
Average rent
$1,500
Carver Park
Average rent
$1,197
Apartments
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
No Change
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
30%lower than the national median
38%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Galveston, TX is 13% higher than the median rent in Bacliff, TX.
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2%Discover rentals in Galveston, TX
14h ago
610 Ferry Rd, Galveston, TX 77550
1–3 beds
1 bath
$750–$1,200
Apartment for rent
17h ago
4217 Sealy St, Galveston, TX 77550
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
417 Church St, Galveston, TX 77550
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$887–$1,241
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 5
15h ago
928 Post Office St, Galveston, TX 77550
1–2 beds
1 bath
$925–$1,700
Apartment for rent
1d 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
5d+ ago
Grand Beach condo for rent in Galveston
2 beds
2 baths
$3,600
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Pirates Beach house for rent in Galveston
14204 Miramar Dr, Galveston, TX 77554
3 beds
3 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available Aug 23
17h ago
Verified
7302 Heards Ln, Galveston, TX 77551
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,112–$1,331
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lindale house for rent in Galveston
3 beds
1 bath
$2,150
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4123 Avenue M 1/2, Galveston, TX 77550
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,575
$1,970
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 31
5d+ ago
Bayou Shore house for rent in Galveston
2 beds
2 baths
$1,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4123 Avenue M 1/2, Galveston, TX 77550
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,575
$1,970
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 31
17h ago
Verified
7302 Heards Ln, Galveston, TX 77551
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,112–$1,331
Apartment for rent
23h ago
2711 Avenue K, Galveston, TX 77550
3 beds
1 bath
$1,195–$1,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1927 Avenue M 1/2, Galveston, TX 77550
3 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
7302 Heards Ln, Galveston, TX 77551
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,112–$1,331
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1927 Avenue M 1/2, Galveston, TX 77550
3 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4123 Avenue M 1/2, Galveston, TX 77550
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,575
$1,970
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 31
13h ago
3609 Avenue S 1/2, Galveston, TX 77550
1 bed
1 bath
$900
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 $1,342 per month as of August 29, 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 1% since last year.
How does Galveston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Galveston is 30% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $567 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Galveston?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Galveston are Lindale ($1,000/mo), Carver Park ($1,197/mo), and East End Historic District ($1,249/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Galveston?
To comfortably afford rent in Galveston, you'd need to earn approximately $54,000/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).