Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Corpus Christi Neighborhood of Corpus Christi, TX from $400 (152 Rentals)

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Valhalla Apartments
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$715 - $970
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$715 - $970
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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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$834 - $1,328
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Miracle Apartments

1634 14th StCorpus Christi, TX 78404
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Copper Ridge
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$850 - $1,610
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$850 - $1,610
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Copper Ridge

6635 S Staples StCorpus Christi, TX 78413
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Downtown Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Corpus Christi Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Corpus Christi area of Corpus Christi, TX is a Studio unit found at Caspian Apartments priced from $565. Alameda has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Downtown Corpus Christi apartments for rent in Corpus Christi, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Caspian ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$565
AlamedaA11BR,1BA$600
Aventine Apartments1/1.01BR,1BA$639
Olympic ApartmentsStudiosStudio,1BA$649
Puerto Del MarE2Studio,1BA$650
Chateau Santa FeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Four Winds Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$699
SandcastleAcapulco B1BR,1BA$700
Valhalla Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$715
Furman1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Corpus Christi, TX

As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Corpus Christi area is the $1.10 price per square foot 3/2.0 Model at Aventine Apartments in the in the Outer Corpus Christi neighborhood starting from $1,099. The second greatest value Downtown Corpus Christi apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at South Pointe starting at $898 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Outer Corpus Christi neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Corpus Christi apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Aventine Apartments3/2.03BR,2BA$1.10
South Pointe2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.91
Woodlawn Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
The Park Apartments2X22BR,2BA$1.02
Embassy HouseB32BR,2BA$1.01
Fairway1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.03
Chateau Santa FeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.87
Carroll Lane Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.10
Armon BayBaffin1BR,1BA$1.09
AlamedaA11BR,1BA$1.11

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including Downtown Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, and the greater Corpus Christi area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Corpus Christi Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Corpus Christi?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Corpus Christi is under $725.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Corpus Christi is Alameda which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Downtown Corpus Christi costs $1,444.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 59 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Corpus Christi?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Corpus Christi have an average cost of $233 which is $1,211 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Corpus Christi.

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