Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Port Bolivar

$1,300/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Port Bolivar is $1,300 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Port Bolivar

134

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Port Bolivar rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, TX

Average rent prices in Port Bolivar have increased by 13% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, TX

Rent prices in Port Bolivar vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Port Bolivar is $1,195, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Port Bolivar run $1,077 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,075

-

3%

2 bedroom

$1,350

-

15%

3 bedroom

$1,950

-

31%

4 bedroom

$2,800

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,075

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last year

31%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of Texas Medical Branch 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.

Discover rentals in University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, TX

610 Ferry Road - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.8

Very good

610 Ferry Road

610 Ferry Rd, Galveston, TX 77550

1–3 beds

1 bath

$750–$1,200

Palm Shore - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Palm Shore

417 Church St, Galveston, TX 77550

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$887–$1,241

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

911 Avenue K

911 Avenue K, Galveston, TX 77550

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

911 Avenue K - 11 #11 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Galveston apartment for rent in Galveston

911 Avenue K - 11

911 Avenue K - 11 #11, Galveston, TX 77550

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

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Frequently asked questions for University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Port Bolivar rental market.

How much is rent in Port Bolivar?

The average rent in Port Bolivar is $1,300 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Port Bolivar?

Average rent prices in Port Bolivar have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Port Bolivar rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Port Bolivar is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Port Bolivar?

To comfortably afford rent in Port Bolivar, 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).

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