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

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Caspian Apartments
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$565 - $1,040
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$493 - $968
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$72

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$565 - $1,040
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Caspian Apartments

3803 Caravelle PkyCorpus Christi, TX 78415
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4443 Ocean Drive
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$828 - $1,669
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$714 - $1,555
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$114

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$828 - $1,669
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

4443 Ocean Drive

4443 Ocean DrCorpus Christi, TX 78412
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Solana Vista
$879 - $1,444
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$825 - $1,390
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$54

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$879 - $1,444
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Solana Vista

6947 Everhart RdCorpus Christi, TX 78413
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Island Villa
Rent Specials
$940 - $2,225
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$873 - $2,158
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$67

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$940 - $2,225
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Island Villa

1641 Nile DrCorpus Christi, TX 78412
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Wooldridge Creek Apartments
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$950 - $1,400
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$650 - $1,100
Required Monthly Fees
$300

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$950 - $1,400
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Wooldridge Creek Apartments

5929 Wooldridge RdCorpus Christi, TX 78414
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Encore Crossing
$959 - $2,075
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$902 - $2,018
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$57

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$959 - $2,075
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Encore Crossing

2133 Nodding P...Corpus Christi, TX 78414
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Copper Ridge
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$979 - $1,582
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$813 - $1,416
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$166

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$979 - $1,582
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Copper Ridge

6635 S Staples StCorpus Christi, TX 78413
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Summer House Apartment Homes
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$999 - $1,399
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$969 - $1,369
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$30

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$999 - $1,399
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Summer House Apartment Homes

5401 Burnham DrCorpus Christi, TX 78413
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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Caspian ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$565
Sandcastle Apartments1D - 1 Bedroom (Aruba D)1BR,1BA$621
Embassy HouseA11BR,1BA$640
Puerto Del MarE1Studio,1BA$643
The SterlingS1Studio,1BA$650
The Veranda Apartments1B1BR,1BA$651
Cimarron Senior Estates Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$684
The Summit Apartments1A - 1 Bedroom (Andover)1BR,1BA$698
Four Winds Apartment HomesC1- VL/LI1BR,1BA$699
AlamedaA11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Cottages at Corpus Christi2x22BR,2BA$0.58
4443 Ocean DriveTH3-PR2BR,2.5BA$1.19
Island Villa2 Bed, 2 Bath B (140% Income Restricted)2BR,2BA$1.17
Coral Cay Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$0.99
South Pointe Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.91
Fairways1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.98
Allure Apartments2X12BR,1BA$1.18
The Palm on SPIDA31BR,1BA$1.04
Cimarron Senior Estates Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.10
Embassy HouseA11BR,1BA$1.05

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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!

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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