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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Corpus Christi, TX

Pricing Updated: 08/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Corpus Christi, TX area range in price from $695 to $7,000 with an overall median price of $2,735. The three Corpus Christi neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are North Beach at $1,300, Northwest Corpus Christi at $750, and Central City at $695. 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
North Beach$1,300$1,3004
Northwest Corpus Christi$1,872$75020
Central City$2,050$69555
Clarkwood$2,297$8003
Calallen$2,300$1,2958
Del Mar$2,300$69515
Flour Bluff$2,445$85018
Bay Area$2,450$85043
Downtown Corpus Christi$2,600$69576
Padre Island$2,800$1,10023

Cheapest Available Corpus Christi Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Corpus Christi, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Navigation Pointe in the Central City neighborhood priced from $406. Caspian Apartments in the Outer Corpus Christi neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $610. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Corpus Christi apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Navigation PointeA-301BR,1BA$406
Caspian ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$610
Puerto Del MarE1Studio,1BA$612
Indigo Apartments0 bedroom, 1 bathStudio,1BA$629
The Veranda Apartments1A1BR,1BA$639
Four Winds Apartment HomesA1- VL/LI1BR,1BA$650
The SterlingS1Studio,1BA$650
Olympic ApartmentsStudiosStudio,1BA$650
RiversquareB2-402BR,2BA$664
z - Historical - The WatersA11BR,1BA$665

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Corpus Christi, TX

As of August 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Corpus Christi area is the $1.07 price per square foot Townhome Model at Parkside Townhomes in the in the Portland Ingleside neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Corpus Christi apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Chateau Santa Fe starting at $1,115 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Del Mar 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.
Parkside TownhomesTownhome2BR,2BA$1.07
Chateau Santa FeTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.05
Woodlawn Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
SouthFork Apartments2bd2ba2BR,2BA$0.97
RiversquareB1-602BR,2BA$1.15
The Landing at Everhart2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.94
z - Historical - The PointeB12BR,1BA$1.01
z - Historical - The EstatesB12BR,1BA$1.13
Autumn SunriseA1r1BR,1BA$1.16
Cimarron Senior Estates Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.10

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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

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Corpus Christi Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Corpus Christi?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Corpus Christi is at Caspian Apartments listed at $610.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Corpus Christi Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Corpus Christi Apartment is $406 at Navigation Pointe.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Corpus Christi Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Corpus Christi is starting from $664 at Riversquare.

What is the most affordable Corpus Christi Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Corpus Christi Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at z - Historical - The Pointe and starts from $963.

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