Studio Apartment Rent in Galveston, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Galveston, Texas as of August 2026. That's +13% lower than the citywide median of $1,366 and +8% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Galveston
Compare Galveston's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Texas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $536 |
| 2 | Palestine | $646 |
| 3 | Corsicana | $700 |
| 4 | Harlingen | $705 |
| 5 | Brownsville | $707 |
| 6 | Bonham | $710 |
| 7 | Eagle Pass | $730 |
| 8 | Paris | $730 |
| 9 | Alton | $750 |
| 10 | Del Rio | $760 |
| 11 | Canyon | $770 |
| 12 | Huntsville | $770 |
| 13 | San Leon | $778 |
| 14 | Livingston | $780 |
| 15 | Nacogdoches | $780 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Texas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $2,300 |
| 2 | Argyle | $2,300 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $2,250 |
| 4 | Little Elm | $2,140 |
| 5 | Aledo | $2,060 |
| 6 | Justin | $2,030 |
| 7 | Lavon | $2,010 |
| 8 | Lakeway | $1,980 |
| 9 | Royse City | $1,930 |
| 10 | Keller | $1,930 |
| 11 | Haslet | $1,910 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,900 |
| 13 | Bellaire | $1,840 |
| 14 | Fresno | $1,830 |
| 15 | Coppell | $1,820 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Galveston.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Galveston |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Marque, TX | 10.9 mi | $1,020 | $-170 (-14%) |
| Texas City, TX | 11.2 mi | $1,090 | $-100 (-8%) |
| San Leon, TX | 15.2 mi | $778 | $-412 (-35%) |
| Dickinson, TX | 17.3 mi | $1,240 | +$50 (+4%) |
| Bacliff, TX | 18.5 mi | $1,090 | $-100 (-8%) |
| Kemah, TX | 21.6 mi | $1,440 | +$250 (+21%) |
| League City, TX | 22.8 mi | $1,510 | +$320 (+27%) |
| Seabrook, TX | 22.9 mi | $1,059 | $-131 (-11%) |
| Webster, TX | 25.7 mi | $1,277 | +$87 (+7%) |
| Alvin, TX | 28.3 mi | $880 | $-310 (-26%) |
| Friendswood, TX | 28.9 mi | $1,550 | +$360 (+30%) |
| La Porte, TX | 31.7 mi | $1,250 | +$60 (+5%) |
Studio rent in Galveston — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Galveston?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Galveston, Texas is $1,190 per month. This is +13% below the citywide median of $1,366.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Galveston?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $47,600 ($3,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Galveston expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Galveston's studio median of $1,190 is +8% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 42th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Galveston rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 240 cities in Texas with studio data, Galveston ranks #110 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Galveston?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include La Marque ($1,020), Texas City ($1,090), San Leon ($778).