1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Galveston, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Galveston, Texas as of August 2026. That's +9% lower than the citywide median of $1,366 and +11% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Galveston
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Galveston
Compare Galveston's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $666 |
| 2 | Bonham | $710 |
| 3 | Lake Worth | $739 |
| 4 | Alton | $750 |
| 5 | Marshall | $756 |
| 6 | Paris | $760 |
| 7 | Robinson | $762 |
| 8 | Forest Hill | $769 |
| 9 | Del Rio | $770 |
| 10 | Corsicana | $790 |
| 11 | San Juan | $790 |
| 12 | Weslaco | $795 |
| 13 | Brownsville | $800 |
| 14 | Eagle Pass | $800 |
| 15 | Harlingen | $800 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $2,410 |
| 2 | Argyle | $2,410 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $2,360 |
| 4 | Little Elm | $2,240 |
| 5 | Aledo | $2,190 |
| 6 | Justin | $2,130 |
| 7 | Lavon | $2,110 |
| 8 | Lakeway | $2,110 |
| 9 | Keller | $2,060 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,030 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,030 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,990 |
| 13 | Bellaire | $1,920 |
| 14 | Leander | $1,910 |
| 15 | Fresno | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Galveston.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Galveston |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Marque, TX | 10.9 mi | $1,060 | $-180 (-15%) |
| Texas City, TX | 11.2 mi | $1,135 | $-105 (-8%) |
| Dickinson, TX | 17.3 mi | $1,300 | +$60 (+5%) |
| Bacliff, TX | 18.5 mi | $1,140 | $-100 (-8%) |
| Kemah, TX | 21.6 mi | $1,510 | +$270 (+22%) |
| League City, TX | 22.8 mi | $1,570 | +$330 (+27%) |
| Seabrook, TX | 22.9 mi | $1,402 | +$162 (+13%) |
| Webster, TX | 25.7 mi | $1,270 | +$30 (+2%) |
| Alvin, TX | 28.3 mi | $1,040 | $-200 (-16%) |
| Friendswood, TX | 28.9 mi | $1,610 | +$370 (+30%) |
| La Porte, TX | 31.7 mi | $1,310 | +$70 (+6%) |
| Deer Park, TX | 34.6 mi | $1,310 | +$70 (+6%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Galveston — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Galveston?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Galveston, Texas is $1,240 per month. This is +9% below the citywide median of $1,366.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Galveston?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $49,600 ($4,133/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.85/hour at a full-time job.
Is Galveston expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Galveston's 1-bedroom median of $1,240 is +11% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 39th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Galveston rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 258 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Galveston ranks #109 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Galveston?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include La Marque ($1,060), Texas City ($1,135), Bacliff ($1,140).