Galveston, TX Rent History

125 months of data, 2016–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,435
1-year change
+0.6%
$9/mo
5-year change
+17.0%
$208/mo
10-year change
+59.8%
$537/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Galveston

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$871/mo—0.0%
2017$952/mo+9.3%+9.3%
2018$1,012/mo+6.3%+16.2%
2019$1,079/mo+6.6%+23.9%
2020$1,107/mo+2.6%+27.1%
2021$1,151/mo+4.0%+32.1%
2022$1,322/mo+14.9%+51.8%
2023$1,412/mo+6.8%+62.1%
2024$1,407/mo-0.4%+61.5%
2025$1,408/mo+0.1%+61.7%
2026$1,441/mo+2.3%+65.4%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Galveston changed since 2016?

Median rent in Galveston, TX was $871 in 2016-05 and is $1,435 as of 2026-09 — a change of $564 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 +17.0% ($208 per month). The current median is $1,435.

What has rent in Galveston done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Galveston, TX has changed +59.8% ($537 per month). It is now $1,435.

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

Year over year, median rent in Galveston, TX has increased +0.6% ($9/mo). Current median: $1,435.

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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.