Rent by ZIP · Galveston County
Rent in Galveston, TX 77551
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,530 (-3.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,352 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,260 | $1,290 | -2.3% | $1,134–1,386 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,290 | $1,340 | -3.7% | $1,161–1,419 | $1,190 ±$72 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,530 | $1,590 | -3.8% | $1,377–1,683 | $1,462 ±$92 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,060 | $2,140 | -3.7% | $1,854–2,266 | $1,804 ±$124 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,560 | $2,670 | -4.1% | $2,304–2,816 | $2,777 ±$148 |
Small Area FMRs for the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,497.
What renters pay in 77551
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77550 | Galveston | $1,330 | $1,310 |
| 77554 | Galveston | $1,530 | $1,692 |
| 77547 | Galena Park | $1,230 | $1,176 |
| 77546 | Friendswood | $1,830 | $1,561 |
| 77545 | Fresno | $2,220 | $1,353 |
| 77560 | Hankamer | $1,420 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Galveston County, TX · All TX counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.