
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Corpus Christi Neighborhood of Corpus Christi, TX from $499 (152 Rentals)
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637 Mohawk St

Aventine Apartments

Alameda

Puerto Del Mar

Four Winds Apartment Homes

5220 Weber Rd

Sandcastle

Embassy House

Fairway
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Valhalla Apartments

Carroll Lane Apartments

Riviera at 25th

Studio 44 Apartments

Veranda

4605 Gollihar Rd, Unit 4

1335 6th St
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Candlewood

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Driftwood Apartments

Allure

Timber Ridge Apartments

Summit

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2702 Swantner St, Unit Apt 5

Woodlawn Apartments

4443 Ocean Drive

Costa Tarragona I & II

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Miracle Apartments

Christiwood

Autumn Sunrise

Country Club Manor

Sawgrass Apartments

North Water
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641 Robinson St

4549 Gollihar Rd

The Landing at Everhart

Kingston Port

The Hudson

Crane's Landing

Stoneleigh

Navigation Pointe

253 Oleander Ave

2901 1/2 S Staples St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Corpus Christi?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Corpus Christi Studio Apartments | $904 | $565 | $1,950 |
| Downtown Corpus Christi 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,047 | $625 | $2,409 |
| Downtown Corpus Christi 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,331 | $795 | $3,121 |
| Downtown Corpus Christi 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,529 | $895 | $2,825 |
| Downtown Corpus Christi 4 Bedroom Apartments | $499 | $499 | $499 |
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There are currently 152 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Corpus Christi Neighborhood of Corpus Christi, TX.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caspian Apartments | E1 | Studio, 1BA | $565 |
| Aventine Apartments | 1/1.0 | 1BR, 1BA | $639 |
| Alameda | A1 | 1BR, 1BA | $650 |
| Four Winds Apartment Homes | A1- VL/LI | 1BR, 1BA | $650 |
| Sandcastle | Acapulco A | 1BR, 1BA | $660 |
| Embassy House | A1 | 1BR, 1BA | $665 |
| Fairway | Efficiency | 1BR, 1BA | $675 |
| Chateau Santa Fe | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $695 |
| Olympic Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $699 |
| Valhalla Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $715 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Corpus Christi, TX
As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Corpus Christi area is the $0.38 price per square foot 4 Bedroom-4 Bathroom Model at The Kristi in the Outer Corpus Christi neighborhood starting from $499. The second greatest value Downtown Corpus Christi apartment is the 5014 Meandering Ln Model at 5014 Meandering Ln, Unit A in the Outer Corpus Christi neighborhood starting at $1,300 with a $1.08 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Corpus Christi apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kristi | 4 Bedroom-4 Bathroom | 4BR, 4BA | $0.38 |
| 5014 Meandering Ln, Unit A | 5014 Meandering Ln | 2BR, 1.5BA | $1.08 |
| South Pointe | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR, 2BA | $1.01 |
| Woodlawn Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR, 2BA | $1.07 |
| Timber Ridge Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $0.88 |
| Olympic Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.06 |
| Chateau Santa Fe | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $0.87 |
| Armon Bay | Baffin | 1BR, 1BA | $1.09 |
| Furman | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR, 1BA | $1.08 |
| Embassy House | A1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1.09 |
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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 $625, while the average apartment in Downtown Corpus Christi costs $1,064.
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 66 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 $244 which is $820 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Corpus Christi.
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