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property at 2901 Soledad St
$960

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Base Rent$960

Total Monthly Price$960
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2901 Soledad St

Corpus ChristiTX78405

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property at 1802 16th St
$1,000

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Total Monthly Price$1,000
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1802 16th St, Unit A

1802 16th St
Corpus ChristiTX78404

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property at 2621 Tarlton St
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2621 Tarlton St

Corpus ChristiTX78416
property at 1539 10th St
$1,175

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Base Rent$1,175

Total Monthly Price$1,175
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1539 10th St, Unit 2

1539 10th St
Corpus ChristiTX78404

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property at 3938 Surfside Blvd
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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3938 Surfside Blvd, Unit 3126

3938 Surfside Blvd
Corpus ChristiTX78402
property at 2830 Sarita St
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2830 Sarita St

Corpus ChristiTX78405

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property at 4317 Acushnet Dr
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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4317 Acushnet Dr, Unit #B

4317 Acushnet Dr
Corpus ChristiTX78413
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Corpus Christi, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Corpus Christi, TX

Pricing Updated: 09/02/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Corpus Christi, TX area range in price from $790 to $3,950 with an overall median price of $1,701. The three Corpus Christi neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Del Mar at $1,200, Northwest Corpus Christi at $1,272, and Central City at $1,375. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Corpus Christi Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Del Mar$1,200$90015
Northwest Corpus Christi$1,272$96020
Central City$1,375$79056
North Beach$1,450$1,2004
Downtown Corpus Christi$1,550$79082
Clarkwood$1,625$1,2002
Calallen$1,650$1,1002
Bay Area$1,700$79046
Portland Ingleside$1,825$1,15016
Outer Corpus Christi$1,872$79089

Cheapest Available Corpus Christi Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Corpus Christi, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Riversquare in the Northwest Corpus Christi neighborhood priced from $499. Navigation Pointe in the Central City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $571. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Corpus Christi apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RiversquareB2-302BR,2BA$499
Navigation PointeC-303BR,2BA$571
AlamedaA11BR,1BA$600
Caspian ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$625
Aventine Apartments1/1.01BR,1BA$639
Olympic ApartmentsStudiosStudio,1BA$649
SouthFork Apartments1br1ba1BR,1BA$675
Chateau Santa FeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
VerandaGulfway1BR,1BA$700
Valhalla Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$715

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Corpus Christi, TX

As of September 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Corpus Christi area is the $1.00 price per square foot 830 Benavides St Model at 830 Benavides St, Unit Main House in the starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Corpus Christi apartment is the 4 Bedroom-4 Bathroom Model at The Kristi starting at $499 with a $0.38 price per square foot in the Outer Corpus Christi neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Corpus Christi apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
830 Benavides St, Unit Main House830 Benavides St3BR,1.5BA$1.00
The Kristi4 Bedroom-4 Bathroom4BR,4BA$0.38
Palladium Port AransasB12BR,2BA$1.04
South Pointe2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.01
Campus Quarters2 Bedroom-2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.93
Rancho de Luna2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Timber Ridge Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.88
Embassy HouseB32BR,2BA$1.01
Chateau Santa FeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.87
Bay Bluff Apartments1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1.05

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Frequently Asked Questions about Corpus Christi

What type of rentals are currently available in Corpus Christi?

There are currently 482 Apartments for Rent in Corpus Christi, TX with pricing that ranges from $499 to $5,096. There are also 186 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Corpus Christi ranging from $790 to $3,950.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Corpus Christi ranges from $790 to $3,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,814.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Corpus Christi range from $571 to $5,096, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $985 to $2,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,088 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $499.

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