What is the average apartment size in Galveston?

The average size for a Galveston, TX apartment is 848 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Galveston?

As of Aug / 2026, the average rent in Galveston is $1,364 per month, a 1.57% decrease from last years average of $1,386.

What is the average apartment size in Galveston?

The typical apartment in Galveston offers about 848 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Galveston, TX Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Galveston?

The typical rent budget in Galveston ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 59% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Galveston?

In Galveston, 54% of households rent while 46% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Galveston is $1,364, a 1.57% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,386.

One-bedroom apartments provide 677 square feet for $1,176, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $1,496 offer 998 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,387 sq ft) for $2,077, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Galveston, TX

Last updated: October 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,364	848 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,176	677 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,496	998 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,077	1,387 sq. ft.

Galveston, TX rent trends

Rental prices in Galveston, TX have decreased by 1.57% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,386 to $1,364.

What's the typical rent budget in Galveston, TX?

The largest share of rentals in Galveston, TX (59%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Galveston, TX?

13,544 or 54% of the households in Galveston, TX are renter-occupied while 11,654 or 46% are owner-occupied.

How Galveston Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Galveston	$1,364
Houston	$1,345
San Antonio	$1,260
Dallas	$1,595
Austin	$1,646
Fort Worth	$1,463
Killeen	$1,073
El Paso	$1,142
Temple	$1,147
Irving	$1,500
Katy	$1,598
Pearland, TX	$1,605
Baytown, TX	$1,176
Missouri City, TX	$1,625
Rosharon, TX	$2,061
Pasadena, TX	$1,082
Dickinson, TX	$1,483
Friendswood, TX	$1,600
League City, TX	$1,476
Webster, TX	$1,299
Seabrook, TX	$1,304

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Galveston apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.