Cheap Apartments for Rent in Corpus Christi, TX from $499 (158 Rentals)

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Valhalla Apartments
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$715 - $1,020

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Base Rent$715 - $1,020
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Valhalla Apartments

6730 Everhart RdCorpus Christi, TX 78413
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Miracle Apartments
$834 - $1,328

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Miracle Apartments

1634 14th StCorpus Christi, TX 78404
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Corpus Christi, TX

Pricing Updated: 09/06/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Corpus Christi, TX area range in price from $499 to $5,096 with an overall median price of $1,127. The three Corpus Christi neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Central City at $900, Del Mar at $1,024, and Downtown Corpus Christi at $1,058. 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
Central City$900$565185
Del Mar$1,024$69518
Downtown Corpus Christi$1,058$499478
Northwest Corpus Christi$1,058$49963
Bay Area$1,107$499397
Calallen$1,129$67512
Outer Corpus Christi$1,130$499627
Flour Bluff$1,144$68974
South Side$1,150$499596
North Beach$1,287$75017

Cheapest Available Corpus Christi Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Corpus Christi, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Riversquare in the Northwest Corpus Christi neighborhood priced from $499. 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
RiversquareB2-302BR,2BA$499
AlamedaA11BR,1BA$600
Caspian ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$625
Aventine Apartments1/1.01BR,1BA$639
Olympic ApartmentsStudiosStudio,1BA$649
SouthFork Apartments1br1ba1BR,1BA$675
Chateau Santa FeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Four Winds Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$699
Valhalla Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$715
Furman1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$715

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Corpus Christi, TX

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Corpus Christi area is the $1.00 price per square foot 830 Benavides St Model at 830 Benavides St, Unit Main House in the starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Corpus Christi apartment is the 4 Bedroom-4 Bathroom Model at The Kristi starting at $499 with a $0.38 price per square foot in the Outer Corpus Christi 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.
830 Benavides St, Unit Main House830 Benavides St3BR,1.5BA$1.00
The Kristi4 Bedroom-4 Bathroom4BR,4BA$0.38
Coral Cay Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$0.90
South Pointe2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.01
Campus Quarters2 Bedroom-2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.93
Rancho de Luna2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Timber Ridge Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.88
Embassy HouseB32BR,2BA$1.01
Chateau Santa FeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.87
Sierra Royale1 Bed, 1 Bath (50% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1.02

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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 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 $715.

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

The cheapest apartment in Corpus Christi is Alameda which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Corpus Christi costs $1,127.

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 295 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 $274 which is $853 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Corpus Christi.

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