
Apartments for Rent in Old Silk Stocking Historic District
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3 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,700
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2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS$2,400
FULLY FURNISHED 2BD/1BA ready for occupancy!
2428 Bernardo De Galvez Ave, Galveston, TX 77550 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,100
Cute 1 bedroom 1 bath duplex
2214 Avenue O 1/2, Galveston, TX 77550
Galveston at a Glance
Old Silk Stocking Historic District Neighborhood
Old Silk Stocking Historic District describes one of the earliest constructed areas in Galveston, Texas. Located in the heart of the coastal city, Old Silk Stocking Historic District is home to cultural points of interest, parks, and lots of entertainment options within walking distance.
Along with historic residences built from the Civil War through World War II, there are several popular restaurants in the district. Simp’s Kitchen is known for southern soul food while Charlie’s Burger’s and Mexican offers more casual cuisine. J Bangle Galleries, a studio that showcases local art, is one of the prominent cultural points of interest near the area.
A rectangular area, Old Silk Stocking Historical District sits within Galveston’s 77550 zip code. Its western boundary is popular 25th Street with parallel 23rd Street acting as its eastern border. To the north, the neighborhood ends at Avenue K and officially stops at Avenue P to the south, though locals consider it extending to the coastline, encompassing another two blocks to the south.
There are three parks within walking distance of Old Silk Stocking Historic District including Kempner Park, Courville Stadium, and San Jacinto Park. Each park has trees for picnics, a playscape for children as well as Kempner Park’s fountain and jogging trail.
Schools near Old Silk Stocking Historic District are primarily private schools including O’Connell College Preparatory School and Galveston Catholic School. Hotels also pepper the area and are concentrated at the southern end, near the coast. Ramada Inn and the Sheraton have establishments here among several other local hotels and bed and breakfast spots.
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Galveston
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Harborview 648 Sq Ft $788/mo
- Lindale 684 Sq Ft $1,036/mo
- Lasker Park 700 Sq Ft $1,073/mo
- Central City 646 Sq Ft $1,092/mo
- Lake Madeline 644 Sq Ft $1,113/mo
- East End Historic District 674 Sq Ft $1,127/mo
- Carver Park 698 Sq Ft $1,184/mo
- Offatts Bayou 658 Sq Ft $1,201/mo
- Golf Shores 655 Sq Ft $1,220/mo
- Campeche Cove 721 Sq Ft $1,341/mo
Average Rent in Nearby Cities
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Cities Average Rent
- Galveston $1,185/mo
- Texas City $1,067/mo
- La Marque $1,100/mo
- Dickinson $1,315/mo
- Kemah $1,707/mo
- League City $1,370/mo
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