Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Corpus Christi Neighborhood of Corpus Christi, TX from $500 (105 Rentals)

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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 3 Beds unit found at Navigation Pointe priced from $560. Caspian Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $610. Here are the most affordable Downtown Corpus Christi apartments for rent in Corpus Christi, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Navigation PointeC-303BR,2BA$560
Caspian ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$610
Puerto Del MarE1Studio,1BA$612
Sandcastle Apartments1D - 1 Bedroom (Aruba D)1BR,1BA$623
Indigo Apartments0 bedroom, 1 bathStudio,1BA$629
Olympic ApartmentsStudiosStudio,1BA$650
Four Winds Apartment HomesA1- VL/LI1BR,1BA$650
The SterlingS1Studio,1BA$650
FairwaysEfficiency1BR,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Corpus Christi, TX

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Corpus Christi area is the $0.96 price per square foot C-60 Model at Navigation Pointe in the in the Central City neighborhood starting from $1,211. The second greatest value Downtown Corpus Christi apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Chateau Santa Fe starting at $1,115 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Del Mar 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.
Navigation PointeC-603BR,2BA$0.96
Chateau Santa FeTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.05
Coral Cay Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.13
The Summit Apartments2C - 2 Bedroom (Sheffield/Cambridge)2BR,2BA$1.19
Woodlawn Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
The Veranda Apartments2B2BR,1BA$1.21
The Landing at Everhart2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Armon Bay Apartments2A - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
The PointeB12BR,1BA$1.01
The SterlingS1Studio ,1BA$1.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX

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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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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!

Getting Around the Downtown Corpus Christi Neighborhood in Corpus Christi, TX

Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $675.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Corpus Christi is Sandcastle Apartments which is listed at $626, 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 12 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 $584 which is $902 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Corpus Christi.

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