Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Corpus Christi Neighborhood of Corpus Christi, TX from $400 (147 Rentals)

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Courtyard Villas

5712-5720 Alameda StCorpus Christi, TX 78412
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$960 - $1,607
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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. Aventine Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $639. Here are the most affordable Downtown Corpus Christi apartments for rent in Corpus Christi, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Caspian ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$565
Aventine Apartments1/1.01BR,1BA$639
Embassy HouseA11BR,1BA$640
The SterlingS1Studio,1BA$650
Puerto Del MarE2Studio,1BA$675
Chateau Santa FeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Four Winds Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$699
AlamedaA11BR,1BA$700
Olympic ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$715
Valhalla Apartments 6730 Everhart Rd. Corpus Christi, TX 784131BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$715

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Corpus Christi, TX

As of June 02, 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
Chateau Santa FeTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.88
Fairways1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.06
Coral Cay Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.01
2107 16th St, Unit 12107 16th St1BR,1BA$1.00
Autumn SunriseA1r1BR,1BA$1.10
Carroll Lane Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.12
Embassy HouseA11BR,1BA$1.05

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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 $715.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Corpus Christi is Caspian Apartments which is listed at $635, while the average apartment in Downtown Corpus Christi costs $1,486.

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 22 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 $499 which is $987 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Corpus Christi.

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