Cheap Homes for Rent in the Central City Neighborhood of Corpus Christi, TX from $700 (17 Rentals)

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Caspian ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$565
Navigation PointeC-303BR,2BA$571
AlamedaA11BR,1BA$600
Aventine Apartments1/1.01BR,1BA$639
Olympic ApartmentsStudiosStudio,1BA$649

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, TX

As of August 20, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carmel Manor2/1.52BR,1.5BA$1.14
Aventine Apartments3/2.03BR,2BA$1.10
Woodlawn Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
Embassy HouseB32BR,2BA$1.01
Chateau Santa FeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.87
Carroll Lane Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.10
Costa Tarragona I & IICatalonia1BR,1BA$1.18
Four Winds Apartment HomesC11BR,1BA$1.16
Furman1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.10
AlamedaA11BR,1BA$1.11

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central City

What type of rentals are currently available in Central City?

There are currently 174 Apartments for Rent in Central City, TX with pricing that ranges from $565 to $2,275. There are also 63 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central City ranging from $790 to $2,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central City ranges from $790 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,489.

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