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South Side, Corpus Christi, TX Local Guide

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. Puerto Del Mar has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $631. Here are the most affordable South Side apartments for rent in Corpus Christi, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Caspian ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$565
Puerto Del MarE1Studio,1BA$631
The Veranda Apartments1A1BR,1BA$635
Harbour Landing ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$639
Indigo Apartments0 bedroom, 1 bathStudio,1BA$649
Four Winds Apartment HomesA1- VL/LI1BR,1BA$650
The SterlingS1Studio,1BA$650
Sandcastle Apartments1A - 1 Bedroom (Acapulco A)1BR,1BA$663
The Palm on SPIDA31BR,1BA$709
Olympic ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$715

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Side, TX

As of September 29, 2025 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 4 Bedroom-4 Bathroom Model at The Kristi starting at $625 with a $0.47 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Cottages at Corpus Christi2x22BR,2BA$0.58
The Kristi4 Bedroom-4 Bathroom4BR,4BA$0.47
4443 Ocean DriveB22BR,2BA$1.20
Coral Cay Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
5014 Meandering Ln, Unit C5014 Meandering Ln1BR,1.5BA$1.08
Campus Quarters2 Bedroom-2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.93
The Landing at Everhart2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.94
The Summit Apartments2A - 2 Bedroom (Dartmouth)2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Fairways1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.06
The SterlingS1Studio ,1BA$1.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Side, Corpus Christi, TX

Ranked #2

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Texas, including Corpus Christi. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the South Side Neighborhood in Corpus Christi, TX

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $715.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Side?

The cheapest apartment in South Side is Harbour Landing Apartments which is listed at $629, while the average apartment in South Side costs $4,624.

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 34 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 $215 which is $4,409 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Side.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.