Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Corpus Christi Neighborhood of Corpus Christi, TX from $400 (149 Rentals)

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Copper Ridge
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6635 S Staples StCorpus Christi, TX 78413
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Courtyard Villas

5712-5720 Alameda StCorpus Christi, TX 78412
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Cheapest Available Outer Corpus Christi Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Corpus Christi area of Corpus Christi, TX is a Studio unit found at Caspian Apartments priced from $565. Sandcastle Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $635. Here are the most affordable Outer Corpus Christi apartments for rent in Corpus Christi, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Caspian ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$565
Sandcastle Apartments1D - 1 Bedroom (Aruba D)1BR,1BA$635
Embassy HouseA11BR,1BA$640
The SterlingS1Studio,1BA$650
Puerto Del MarE1Studio,1BA$668
Cimarron Senior Estates Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$684
Chateau Santa FeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
AlamedaA11BR,1BA$700
Olympic ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$715
Beautiful, spacious property with an excellent location!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$715

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Corpus Christi, TX

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Corpus Christi area is the $0.58 price per square foot 2x2 Model at The Cottages at Corpus Christi in the in the Flour Bluff neighborhood starting from $869. The second greatest value Outer 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 Outer Corpus Christi apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Cottages at Corpus Christi2x22BR,2BA$0.58
South Pointe Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.91
Chateau Santa FeTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.88
Armon Bay Apartments2A - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Fairways1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.03
Solana VistaB12BR,1BA$1.16
Carroll Lane Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.10
Four Winds Apartment HomesC11BR,1BA$1.16
Cimarron Senior Estates Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.10
Embassy HouseA11BR,1BA$1.05

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Texas including Outer Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, and the greater Corpus Christi area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Corpus Christi Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Corpus Christi?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Corpus Christi is under $715.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer Corpus Christi is Caspian Apartments which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Outer Corpus Christi costs $5,835.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer 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 61 regular apartments in Outer 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 Outer Corpus Christi?

Cheap apartments in Outer Corpus Christi have an average cost of $169 which is $5,666 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Corpus Christi.

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