Rent in Gilchrist, TX
A 2-bedroom in Gilchrist, TX (ZIP 77617) typically rents for about $1,480 a month, with a range of $1,480–$1,497. 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 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,220 | $1,220–$1,233 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,250 | $1,250–$1,261 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,480 | $1,480–$1,497 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,990 | $1,990–$2,017 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,470 | $2,470–$2,502 | 1 |
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) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Gilchrist ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Gilchrist, TX?
- About $1,480 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,480–$1,497. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Gilchrist, TX?
- About $1,250 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,250–$1,261. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Gilchrist, TX?
- About $1,990 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,990–$2,017. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Gilchrist, TX?
- About $1,220 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,220–$1,233. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Gilchrist, TX?
- About $2,470 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,470–$2,502. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Gilchrist, 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 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Gilchrist rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).