
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Side Neighborhood of Corpus Christi, TX from $400 (101 Rentals)
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820 W Point Rd

Sandcastle Apartments

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Puerto Del Mar

Indigo Apartments

The Sterling

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The Veranda Apartments

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The Colony

5220 Weber Rd

Country Club Manor

Candlewood

5502 Henderson

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4443 Ocean Drive

Christiwood

Autumn Sunrise

The Hudson

Crane's Landing
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South Shore Coastal Living

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4645 Ocean Dr

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4645 Ocean Dr

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South Side, Corpus Christi, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Side Studio Apartments | $790 | $565 | $1,966 |
| South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,074 | $621 | $10,000+ |
| South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,357 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,778 | $709 | $6,458 |
| South Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,048 | $499 | $5,232 |
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There are currently 101 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Side Neighborhood of Corpus Christi, TX.
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Cheapest Available South Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Side 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 $621. Here are the most affordable South Side apartments for rent in Corpus Christi, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caspian Apartments | E1 | Studio,1BA | $565 |
| Sandcastle Apartments | 1D - 1 Bedroom (Aruba D) | 1BR,1BA | $621 |
| Embassy House | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $640 |
| Puerto Del Mar | E1 | Studio,1BA | $643 |
| The Sterling | S1 | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| The Veranda Apartments | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $651 |
| Cimarron Senior Estates Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $684 |
| The Summit Apartments | 1A - 1 Bedroom (Andover) | 1BR,1BA | $698 |
| Four Winds Apartment Homes | C1- VL/LI | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Alameda | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Side, TX
As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Side 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 $859. The second greatest value South Side apartment is the TH3-PR Model at 4443 Ocean Drive starting at $1,669 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Outer Corpus Christi neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Side apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cottages at Corpus Christi | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.58 |
| 4443 Ocean Drive | TH3-PR | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.19 |
| Island Villa | 2 Bed, 2 Bath B (140% Income Restricted) | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Coral Cay Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.99 |
| South Pointe Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.91 |
| Fairways | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Allure Apartments | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| The Palm on SPID | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Cimarron Senior Estates Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Embassy House | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Side is under $700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Side?
The cheapest apartment in South Side is Sandcastle Apartments which is listed at $621, while the average apartment in South Side costs $3,758.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Side?
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 51 regular apartments in South Side 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 South Side?
Cheap apartments in South Side have an average cost of $189 which is $3,569 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Side.
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