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Corpus Christi's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Corpus Christi, TX

Pricing Updated: 06/08/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Corpus Christi, TX area range in price from $750 to $4,500 with an overall median price of $2,722. The three Corpus Christi neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Clarkwood at $1,200, Portland Ingleside at $825, and Northwest Corpus Christi at $750. 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
Clarkwood$1,200$1,2001
Portland Ingleside$1,800$82514
Northwest Corpus Christi$2,097$75014
Del Mar$2,300$80011
Bay Area$2,650$87042
Central City$2,650$75049
Downtown Corpus Christi$2,650$75069
Padre Island$2,750$1,59510
North Beach$2,800$2,8001
Outer Corpus Christi$3,200$75076

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. Alameda in the Outer Corpus Christi neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Corpus Christi apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Caspian ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$565
AlamedaA11BR,1BA$600
Aventine Apartments1/1.01BR,1BA$639
Embassy HouseA11BR,1BA$640
The SterlingS1Studio,1BA$650
Puerto Del MarE2Studio,1BA$675
Chateau Santa FeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Four Winds Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$699
Olympic ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$715
Valhalla Apartments 6730 Everhart Rd. Corpus Christi, TX 784131BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$715

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Corpus Christi, TX

As of June 08, 2026 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 $869. 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
South Pointe3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.96
Woodlawn Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
SouthFork Apartments2bd2ba2BR,2BA$0.97
Chateau Santa FeTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.88
Fairways1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.06
Coral Cay Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.10
Bay Bluff Apartments1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1.05
Cimarron EstatesTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.07

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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.

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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 $565.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Corpus Christi Apartment is $600 at Alameda.

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 $795 at The Palm on SPID.

What is the most affordable Corpus Christi Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Corpus Christi Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Alameda and starts from $950.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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