
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central City Neighborhood of Corpus Christi, TX from $565 (108 Rentals)
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Navigation Pointe

637 Mohawk St

Alameda

Aventine Apartments

Olympic Apartments

Puerto Del Mar

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Chateau Santa Fe

1533 10th St
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The Colony

4605 Gollihar Rd, Unit 4

1335 6th St

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Timber Ridge Apartments

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2702 Swantner St, Unit Apt 5
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Miracle Apartments

North Water

Crane's Landing

4549 Gollihar Rd

Embassy House

253 Oleander Ave

1309 5th St

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2901 1/2 S Staples St

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Windrush Apartments

2901 Soledad St

1802-1808-1808 Morgan Ave

1801 Van Loan Ave

1621 6th St

1802 16th St, Unit A

Bay Vista/Bay Vista Pointe

2617 Segrest St
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5220 Weber Rd, Unit G-104

817 Ohio Ave

2621 Tarlton St

4833 Johnston Dr

320 Oleander Ave, Unit U

210 S Tancahua St, Unit 3

2830 Sarita St

The Cosmopolitan Corpus Christi

3938 Surfside Blvd, Unit 3335

5220 Weber Rd, Unit G-106
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Central City, Corpus Christi, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central City Studio Apartments | $878 | $565 | $1,235 |
| Central City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $872 | $600 | $1,700 |
| Central City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,086 | $795 | $1,860 |
| Central City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,241 | $571 | $2,275 |
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There are currently 108 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central City Neighborhood of Corpus Christi, TX.
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Cheapest Available Central City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central City area of Corpus Christi, TX is a Studio unit found at Caspian Apartments priced from $565. Navigation Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $571. Here are the most affordable Central City apartments for rent in Corpus Christi, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caspian Apartments | E1 | Studio,1BA | $565 |
| Navigation Pointe | C-30 | 3BR,2BA | $571 |
| Alameda | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Aventine Apartments | 1/1.0 | 1BR,1BA | $639 |
| Olympic Apartments | Studios | Studio,1BA | $649 |
| Chateau Santa Fe | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Four Winds Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Furman | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
| Riviera at 25th | 1 bed/ 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Studio 44 Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, TX
As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $1.14 price per square foot 2/1.5 Model at Carmel Manor in the in the Outer Corpus Christi neighborhood starting from $1,244. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the 3/2.0 Model at Aventine Apartments starting at $1,099 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Outer Corpus Christi neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel Manor | 2/1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
| Aventine Apartments | 3/2.0 | 3BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Woodlawn Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| Timber Ridge Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Embassy House | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| Chateau Santa Fe | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Carroll Lane Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 2702 Swantner St, Unit Apt 5 | 2702 Swantner St | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Furman | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Alameda | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central City is under $750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central City?
The cheapest apartment in Central City is Alameda which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Central City costs $900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central City?
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 38 regular apartments in Central City 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 Central City?
Cheap apartments in Central City have an average cost of $184 which is $716 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central City.
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