Rent to own Homes in Galveston, TX

It's the Island, man! Galveston Island is only about 50 miles from Houston, but it's a world apart in spirit. Living here is special, with a set of special rules - ask locals about "Island Time" or the "Republic of Galveston Island."

Galveston, TX is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $51,280 and a median rent of $1,024, the Galveston, TX rent-to-own market is more affordable than the traditional housing market which has shown tremendous growth across the U.S. and with it, aggressive competition for home purchases. With the current housing shortage trend it can make it harder to become a homeowner, including in Galveston, TX. This means higher than average down payments for homes and higher qualification standards for conventional home loans. With a rent-to-own property, tenants are also buyers. You can live in the house for a set amount of time before you purchase it, meaning that you get to know the house, your neighbors, and your community before making the final purchase. This enables you and your family to make the right choice based on both information and experience. Rent-to-own is also a great alternative way to get into a home if you have bad credit or don't have enough saved for a down payment.

Check out Galveston, TX rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.
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Hot
511 W ORANGE ST
Rent To Own
Angleton
Single Family Home
Angleton, TX 77515
3
2
984 ft2
1958
726 E PURDUE LN
Rent To Own
Deer Park
Single Family Home
Deer Park, TX 77536
5
2
2005 ft2
1966
Hot
1 of 25 6426 BROOKSIDE DR
Rent To Own
Lawndale - Wayside
Single Family Home
Houston, TX 77023
3
1
1451 ft2
1950
Hot
1 of 42 2711 SEABOLD DR
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Missouri City, TX 77459
4
4
2604 ft2
2014
Hot
1 of 7 6622 ROCKERGATE DR
Rent To Own
Fort Bend Houston
Single Family Home
Missouri City, TX 77489
4
3
2198 ft2
1978
Hot
3404 TUAM ST
Rent To Own
Greater Third Ward
Single Family Home
Houston, TX 77004
2
1
1046 ft2
1938
1904 STAFFORDSHIRE ST
Rent To Own
Medical Center
Single Family Home
Houston, TX 77030
3
4
2671 ft2
2004
2239 N MACGREGOR WAY
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Single Family Home
Houston, TX 77004
3
4
2688 ft2
2017
Hot
2038 NORFOLK ST
Rent To Own
Neartown - Montrose
Townhouse/Condo
Houston, TX 77098
2
1
3290 ft2
1935
Hot
1 of 5 5531 PINE ST #D
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Houston, TX 77081
3
4
2481 ft2
2014
6249 WILLERS WAY
Rent To Own
Great Uptown
Single Family Home
Houston, TX 77057
3
2
2160 ft2
1955
3100 JEANETTA ST #1001
Rent To Own
Woodlake - Briar Meadow
Townhouse/Condo
Houston, TX 77063
2
2
1184 ft2
1980
1 of 50 2411 38TH ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Lasker Park
Single Family Home
Galveston, TX 77550
2
2
856 ft2
1915
1 of 46 2410 CYPRESS ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Lake Madeline
Single Family Home
Galveston, TX 77551
3
2
1513 ft2
1959
1015 SEALY ST
Rent to Own Eligible
East End Historic District
Townhouse/Condo
Galveston, TX 77550
2
2
1280 ft2
1903
1 of 44 121 TARPON AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Lindale
Single Family Home
Galveston, TX 77550
3
2
1628 ft2
1960
1 of 94 1728 AVENUE M
Rent to Own Eligible
San Jacinto
Single Family Home
Galveston, TX 77550
4
4
4096 ft2
1888
Hot New
5401 AVENUE P 1/2
Rent to Own Eligible
Bayou Shore
Single Family Home
Galveston, TX 77551
4
2
1671 ft2
1965
1 of 125 4919 AUSTIN DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Galveston, TX 77551
2
1
1064 ft2
1960
1 of 46 11949 Termini San Luis Pass Rd
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Galveston, TX 77554
2
2
768 ft2
1985
1 of 44 10429 SCHAPER RD
Rent to Own Eligible
Campeche Cove
Single Family Home
Galveston, TX 77554
2
2
1164 ft2
1982
2408 AVENUE P
Rent to Own Eligible
San Jacinto
Single Family Home
Galveston, TX 77550
2
1
730 ft2
1956
1 of 29 202 25th St
Rent to Own Eligible
Downtown Galveston
Townhouse/Condo
Galveston, TX 77550
1
1
820 ft2
1898
25 QUINTANA DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Galveston, TX 77554
3
3
2015 ft2
1978
1 of 161 1421 HARBOR VIEW CIR
Rent to Own Eligible
Lindale
Single Family Home
Galveston, TX 77550
3
2
2140 ft2
1958
1914 24TH ST
Rent to Own Eligible
San Jacinto
Single Family Home
Galveston, TX 77550
1
1
664 ft2
1904
1 of 41 11803 34TH 1/2 ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Santa Fe, TX 77510
2
1
1000 ft2
2002
1411 16TH ST
Rent to Own Eligible
San Jacinto
Single Family Home
Galveston, TX 77550
3
2
1136 ft2
1950
New
9420 Seawall Blvd
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Galveston, TX 77554
3
2
1070 ft2
2006
1 of 43 1921 57TH ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Bayou Shore
Single Family Home
Galveston, TX 77551
3
2
1444 ft2
1970
1 of 12 7000 SEAWALL BLVD
Rent to Own Eligible
Lake Madeline
Townhouse/Condo
Galveston, TX 77551
1
1
825 ft2
1996
1 of 25 2215 45TH ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Lasker Park
Single Family Home
Galveston, TX 77550
2
1
731 ft2
1955
1 of 40 804 TEMPLE CIR
Rent to Own Eligible
Hitchcock
Single Family Home
Hitchcock, TX 77563
4
2
1456 ft2
1970
1 of 82 1406 SCOTT ST
Rent to Own Eligible
La Marque
Single Family Home
La Marque, TX 77568
3
3
1622 ft2
1967
1 of 16 1101 LAYMAN ST
Rent to Own Eligible
La Marque
Single Family Home
La Marque, TX 77568
4
3
1926 ft2
1970
7905 W RED OAK LN
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Texas City, TX 77591
5
3
2483 ft2
2006
1 of 25 11931 W 6TH ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Santa Fe
Single Family Home
Santa Fe, TX 77510
3
2
1662 ft2
2003
1 of 16 828 22ND AVE N
Rent to Own Eligible
Mainland Park
Single Family Home
Texas City, TX 77590
2
1
1306 ft2
1960
3046 ARBOR RANCH CT
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Dickinson, TX 77539
4
4
2644 ft2
2016
1 of 27 451 FOLK CREST LN
Rent to Own Eligible
Bay Colony
Single Family Home
Dickinson, TX 77539
3
2
1702 ft2
2006
1 of 25 3233 EMMA LAKE CT
Rent to Own Eligible
Bay Colony
Single Family Home
Dickinson, TX 77539
3
2
1844 ft2
2010
1 of 11 4911 42ND ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Dickinson
Single Family Home
Dickinson, TX 77539
3
2
1312 ft2
1972
1 of 25 214 SILVER MIST CIR
Rent to Own Eligible
Bay Colony
Single Family Home
Dickinson, TX 77539
3
2
1217 ft2
2004
New
225 HARBOR BEND LN
Rent to Own Eligible
Bay Colony
Single Family Home
Dickinson, TX 77539
4
3
2524 ft2
2016
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Buying a Home in Galveston, TX

Galveston, TX is seeing rapid growth and Galveston, TX's' housing market remains optimal with an average home price that is -10% below the 2024 national average. Galveston, TX is part of Galveston county and taxes are an important factor to consider when purchasing a home whether through rent to own or a traditional purchase. The average tax rate as of 2024 for county Galveston is 2.01% which is above the national average, which is 0.99%.

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10 Reasons to Live in Galveston, TX

Mardi Gras! Mardi Gras is the biggest party of the year. Parades, free-flowing spirits, beads and general celebration abound. Pick a place on The Strand to take part of the festivities and feast on "bugs" and other Cajun specialties at Benno's on Seawall.

Beachside Living! There's a lot of beach on the island, from West End to the State Park. You can rent to own in one of the historic neighborhoods or in a newish high-rise building and still be within walking distance of a public beach. There's a wide range of prices, from about $500 to $2,000 or more, and good availability.

Humidity (and mosquitoes)! Humidity is just another reason to get to the beach as often as possible. Visit the Rainforest and Aquarium Pyramids at Moody Gardens and explore other exhibits there as well.

Hurricanes! Galveston is subject to some severe weather, but locals take it in stride. Much of the island was destroyed in 1900 and suffered severe damage in 2008 from Storm "Ike." New building codes require storm engineering, and many homes are built on "stilts" to accommodate a possible tidal surge. Galvestonians are as likely to party as to evacuate, and a favorite place to enjoy themselves is Jack's on Seawall.

Grand Old City! About one third of the city was destroyed in 1900 in The Great Storm. The movie, which plays daily in Galveston, is fascinating. Hotel Galvez was built in 1911 and looks proudly out to the sea. Vacation rentals are popular here, as well, but you can negotiate a month-to-month lease and stay all year.

Neighborhood Diversity! Because it is an island, Galveston offers a choice of orientation, winds and views. Popular neighborhoods for rent to own houses include Point West, Pirate Beach, Sea Isle, Spanish Grant and Jamaica Beach. The median price of a single family home on the island is about $132,500. Prices for in-town condos run about $20,000 higher.

Working Waterfront! Galveston's deep-water channel sees a variety of boat traffic. The historic 1877 tall ship Elyssa, anchored in the harbor, is open to visitors, and you can book dolphin-viewing trips or take the ferry to Port Bolivar.

Seashore Living Conditions are Fabulous! Galveston Island is a long, narrow barrier island running from northeast to southwest along the Gulf Coast of Texas. Modern rent to own homes range in price from under $100,000 to upwards of $300,000. Taxes are relatively low, and cost of living is extremely reasonable.

Real People! Locals take a fierce pride in their island. Residents enjoy their city's reputation as the "Queen City of the Gulf," and they're equally proud that one of the first islanders was Jean Lafitte, the pirate! Residents are active in volunteer organizations, including the East End Historic District Association, which works to preserve and protect a 50-block historic portion of the city.