Rent in Galveston, TX
Across Galveston's 6 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,480 a month, with figures from $1,310–$1,692. The highest typical rent is in 77554 ($1,611) and the lowest in 77550 ($1,320). Owner-occupied homes in Galveston County pay about 1.41% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,197 | $958–$1,260 | 6 |
| 1 bed | $1,245 | $1,010–$1,330 | 6 |
| 2 beds | $1,480 | $1,310–$1,692 | 6 |
| 3 beds | $1,961 | $1,758–$2,199 | 6 |
| 4 beds | $2,470 | $1,849–$2,777 | 6 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Galveston ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Galveston, TX?
- About $1,480 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,310–$1,692. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Galveston, TX?
- About $1,245 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,010–$1,330. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Galveston, TX?
- About $1,961 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,758–$2,199. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Galveston, TX?
- About $1,197 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $958–$1,260. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Galveston, TX?
- About $2,470 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,849–$2,777. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Galveston ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 77554 has the highest typical rent at $1,611 a month, and 77550 the lowest at $1,320.
- What is the property tax rate in Galveston, TX?
- Owner-occupied homes in Galveston County pay a typical 1.41% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Galveston rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).