Galveston, TX Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Galveston is $1,011, a 0% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,012.
Studio apartments in Galveston rent for $613 a month, while 1-bedroom apartments ask on average $869 a month; the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,146.
Average Rent in Galveston, TX
Last updated Nov 2018
| All rentals | Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | 3 Beds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $1,011 | $613 | $869 | $1,146 | $1,423 |
| Y-o-Y Change | n/a | -4% | n/a | n/a | -6% |
| Average Apartment Size | 836 sq. ft. | 424 sq. ft. | 671 sq. ft. | 1,003 sq. ft. | 1,336 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Galveston apartment is 836 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on apartment type. A studio averages 424 sq. ft., while a one-bedroom apartment offers a more generous square footage: 671. 2-bedroom apartments in Galveston have an average size of 1,003 sq. ft.
Galveston, TX Rent Trends
| Average Rent All rentals | Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | 3 Beds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov / 2018 | $1,011 | $613 | $869 | $1,146 | $1,423 |
| Jan / 2018 | $1,011 | $613 | $869 | $1,145 | $1,423 |
| Sept / 2017 | $1,013 | $613 | $873 | $1,144 | $1,449 |
| May / 2017 | $1,012 | $637 | $869 | $1,142 | $1,506 |
| Jan / 2017 | $992 | $602 | $852 | $1,119 | $1,465 |
| Sept / 2016 | $1,014 | $581 | $874 | $1,139 | $1,505 |
| May / 2016 | $985 | $533 | $848 | $1,105 | $1,492 |
| Jan / 2016 | $976 | $596 | $842 | $1,091 | $1,494 |
| Sept / 2015 | $950 | $548 | $819 | $1,068 | $1,392 |
| May / 2015 | $927 | $586 | $793 | $1,049 | $1,396 |
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How Does Galveston Compare to Nearby Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Dickinson | $806 | 3% |
| Kemah | $1,256 | 1% |
| League City | $1,168 | 1% |
| Dickinson City | $806 | 3% |
| Kemah City | $1,256 | 1% |
| Galveston | $1,011 | n/a |
| Friendswood | $1,090 | 1% |
| Texas City | $886 | 6% |
| San Leon | $806 | 3% |
| Hitchcock | $878 | -2% |
For more information about the Galveston rental trends, check out our monthly rent report
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The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Galveston apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.