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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Corpus Christi, TX

Pricing Updated: 11/15/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Corpus Christi, TX area range in price from $550 to $6,850 with an overall median price of $3,236. The three Corpus Christi neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Portland Ingleside at $670, Flour Bluff at $629, and Bay Area at $564. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Corpus Christi Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Portland Ingleside$1,864$670240
Flour Bluff$1,894$629115
Bay Area$2,043$564447
Del Mar$2,264$72515
North Beach$2,275$69952
Calallen$2,504$89516
Northwest Corpus Christi$2,974$55040
South Side$4,047$564692
Central City$4,157$550256
Downtown Corpus Christi$4,637$550588

Cheapest Available Corpus Christi Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Corpus Christi, TX is a Studio unit found at Caspian Apartments in the Outer Corpus Christi neighborhood priced from $565. Puerto Del Mar in the Outer Corpus Christi neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $643. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Corpus Christi apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Caspian ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$565
Puerto Del MarE1Studio,1BA$643
Four Winds Apartment HomesA1- VL/LI1BR,1BA$650
The SterlingS1Studio,1BA$650
The Veranda Apartments1A1BR,1BA$657
RiversquareB2-402BR,2BA$680
Chateau Santa FeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
The Bay ClubBay Vista1BR,1BA$695
Phoenix Apartments1 Bedroom2BR,1BA$699
The Palm on SPIDA31BR,1BA$709

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Corpus Christi, TX

As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Corpus Christi area is the $0.58 price per square foot 2x2 Model at The Cottages at Corpus Christi in the in the Flour Bluff neighborhood starting from $859. The second greatest value Corpus Christi apartment is the Townhome Model at Parkside Townhomes starting at $1,300 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Portland Ingleside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Corpus Christi apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Cottages at Corpus Christi2x22BR,2BA$0.58
Parkside TownhomesTownhome2BR,2BA$1.07
Bay Bluff Apartments2bd/1ba2BR,1BA$0.90
Chateau Santa FeTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.93
Woodlawn Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
SouthFork Apartments2bd2ba2BR,2BA$0.97
The Summit Apartments2A - 2 Bedroom (Dartmouth)2BR,1.5BA$1.08
Fairways1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.06
The Bay ClubLaguna Madre2BR,1BA$1.07
3143 Magnoila, Unit b, Unit 3143 Magnolia b3143 Magnoila, Unit b2BR,1BA$1.08

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Corpus Christi Overview

A coastal city with a cosmopolitan, artistic heartbeat, Corpus Christi comes by its nickname of “The Texas Riviera” honestly. Offering vast swaths of sealine and miles of promenade -- as well as beautiful barrier islands -- the city is also dotted with lakes and rivers. Along with boasting major museums and gardens, Corpus Christi is home to several colleges and libraries. Given its status as one of the largest port cities in the U.S., it often comes as no surprise to those looking for Corpus Christi apartments that major employers include Naval Air Station Corpus Christi and the Corpus Christi Army Depot’s helicopter repair operation.

Why live in Corpus Christi, TX?

People looking for Corpus Christi apartments often do so because of its famous water views and beach life, as well as its cosmopolitan downtown. But in truth, each of the city’s zones has its own personality. With a culture that embraces everything from the rodeo to modern art, and which draws from upon its diverse cultural heritage, Corpus Christi is always surprising visitors and residents alike. It’s both arty and upscale, scholarly and laidback. It’s part cowboy, part Mexican bohemian, part surfer -- and all heart.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Corpus Christi, TX

Ranked #42

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Corpus Christi, TX

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

27 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Corpus Christi Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Corpus Christi?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Corpus Christi is under $709.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Corpus Christi?

The cheapest apartment in Corpus Christi is Caspian Apartments which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Corpus Christi costs $3,236.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Corpus Christi?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 236 regular apartments in Corpus Christi that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Corpus Christi?

Cheap apartments in Corpus Christi have an average cost of $232 which is $3,004 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Corpus Christi.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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