Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bay Area Corpus Christi, TX from $500 (80 Rentals)

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King Square Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

King Square Apartments

5222 Mcardle RdCorpus Christi, TX 78411
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Bay Area, Corpus Christi, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bay Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bay Area area of Corpus Christi, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Veranda Apartments priced from $637. The Sterling has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Bay Area apartments for rent in Corpus Christi, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Veranda Apartments1A1BR,1BA$637
The SterlingS1Studio,1BA$650
Four Winds Apartment HomesA1- VL/LI1BR,1BA$670
Chateau Santa FeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
The Palm on SPIDA31BR,1BA$709
Allure Apartments1X11BR,1BA$720
Sugar Tree Apartment Homes1A- LI/VL1BR,1BA$720
Sandcastle Apartments1E - 1 Bedroom (Cozumel E)1BR,1BA$728
Embassy HouseA11BR,1BA$740
Crane's Landing1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$764

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay Area, TX

As of January 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bay Area 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 Bay Area apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Fairways starting at $1,300 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Outer Corpus Christi neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bay Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Cottages at Corpus Christi2x22BR,2BA$0.58
Fairways2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.00
Chateau Santa FeTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.93
4443 Ocean DriveB22BR,2BA$1.20
Armon Bay Apartments2A - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Allure Apartments2X12BR,1BA$1.18
CandlewoodLaurels1BR,1BA$1.20
The Palm on SPIDA31BR,1BA$1.04
Country Club Manor1x11BR,1BA$1.21
Embassy HouseA11BR,1BA$1.22

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Corpus Christi. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bay Area Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bay Area?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bay Area is at The Sterling listed at $650.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bay Area Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bay Area Apartment is $637 at The Veranda Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bay Area Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bay Area is starting from $750 at The Sterling.

What is the most affordable Bay Area Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bay Area Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Sterling and starts from $1,050.

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