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property at 2621 Tarlton St

$1,100

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$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2621 Tarlton St

Corpus ChristiTX78416

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property at 3938 Surfside Blvd

$1,200

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$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3938 Surfside Blvd, Unit 3126

3938 Surfside Blvd
Corpus ChristiTX78402

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property at 3938 Surfside Blvd

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Mar 4

3938 Surfside Blvd, Unit 3133

3938 Surfside Blvd
Corpus ChristiTX78402

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property at 2310 Capitan Dr

$1,300

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$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2310 Capitan Dr, Unit C

2310 Capitan Dr
Corpus ChristiTX78414

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 1 Bed unit found at Navigation Pointe priced from $409. Caspian Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $565. Here are the most affordable Downtown Corpus Christi apartments for rent in Corpus Christi, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Navigation PointeA-301BR,1BA$409
Caspian ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$565
The Veranda Apartments1A1BR,1BA$636
Embassy HouseA11BR,1BA$640
Sandcastle Apartments1E - 1 Bedroom (Cozumel E)1BR,1BA$641
Four Winds Apartment HomesA1- VL/LI1BR,1BA$650
The SterlingS1Studio,1BA$650
Puerto Del MarE2Studio,1BA$675
Chateau Santa FeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Phoenix Apartments1 Bedroom2BR,1BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Corpus Christi, TX

As of March 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Corpus Christi area is the $0.83 price per square foot 3 Bed, 2 Bath (80% Income Restricted) Model at Island Villa in the in the Flour Bluff neighborhood starting from $1,067. The second greatest value Downtown Corpus Christi apartment is the 2BR/2BA Model at South Pointe Apartments 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.
Island Villa3 Bed, 2 Bath (80% Income Restricted)3BR,2BA$0.83
South Pointe Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.91
Woodlawn Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
Chateau Santa FeTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.88
Fairways1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.98
Allure Apartments2X12BR,1BA$1.18
3143 Magnoila, Unit b, Unit 3143 Magnolia b3143 Magnoila, Unit b2BR,1BA$1.08
Sandcastle Apartments1E - 1 Bedroom (Cozumel E)1BR,1BA$0.96
Carroll Lane Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.12
Embassy HouseA11BR,1BA$1.05

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Corpus Christi

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Corpus Christi?

There are currently 259 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Corpus Christi, TX with pricing that ranges from $499 to $4,446. There are also 125 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Corpus Christi ranging from $750 to $3,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Corpus Christi?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Corpus Christi ranges from $750 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,750.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Corpus Christi?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Corpus Christi range from $895 to $3,093, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,295 to $2,550. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $499.

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