Galveston, TX Rent History

123 months of data, 20162026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-07)
$1,366
1-year change
+1.5%
$20/mo
5-year change
+29.5%
$311/mo
10-year change
+70.8%
$566/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Galveston

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$771/mo0.0%
2017$844/mo+9.5%+9.5%
2018$902/mo+6.9%+17.0%
2019$961/mo+6.5%+24.6%
2020$986/mo+2.6%+27.9%
2021$1,030/mo+4.5%+33.6%
2022$1,184/mo+15.0%+53.6%
2023$1,263/mo+6.7%+63.8%
2024$1,262/mo-0.1%+63.7%
2025$1,338/mo+6.0%+73.5%
2026$1,304/mo-2.5%+69.1%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Galveston changed since 2016?

Median rent in Galveston, TX was $771 in 2016-05 and is $1,366 as of 2026-07 — a change of $595 per month over 10 years.

How much has Galveston rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Galveston, TX has changed +29.5% ($311 per month). The current median is $1,366.

What has rent in Galveston done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Galveston, TX has changed +70.8% ($566 per month). It is now $1,366.

Is rent in Galveston going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Galveston, TX has increased +1.5% ($20/mo). Current median: $1,366.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.