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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Corpus Christi, TX

Pricing Updated: 04/28/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Corpus Christi, TX area range in price from $293 to $10,520 with an overall median price of $2,337. The three Corpus Christi neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Calallen at $811, Northwest Corpus Christi at $630, and Central City at $293. 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
Calallen$1,081$8117
Northwest Corpus Christi$1,135$63017
Central City$1,300$293240
Downtown Corpus Christi$1,429$293635
Bay Area$1,486$293495
Portland Ingleside$1,558$606132
South Side$1,635$293804
Del Mar$1,797$75034
North Beach$2,275$69961
Flour Bluff$2,574$649127

Cheapest Available Corpus Christi Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Corpus Christi, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Navigation Pointe in the Central City neighborhood priced from $399. Riversquare in the Northwest Corpus Christi neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $559. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Corpus Christi apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Navigation PointeA-301BR,1BA$399
RiversquareC1-303BR,2BA$559
Caspian ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$610
Puerto Del MarE1Studio,1BA$612
Indigo Apartments0 bedroom, 1 bathStudio,1BA$629
Sandcastle Apartments1B - 1 Bedroom (Acapulco B)1BR,1BA$650
The SterlingStudioStudio,1BA$650
Cimarron Senior Estates Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$670
The WatersA11BR,1BA$672
Sugar Tree Apartment Homes1A- LI/VL1BR,1BA$684

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Corpus Christi, TX

As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the 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 Corpus Christi apartment is the 14402 E Cabana St Model at 14402 E Cabana St, Unit F starting at $1,400 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Padre Island 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.
The Cottages at Corpus Christi2x22BR,2BA$0.58
14402 E Cabana St, Unit F14402 E Cabana St2BR,2BA$1.00
Sierra Royale3 Bed, 2 Bath (60% Income Restricted)3BR,2BA$1.01
Bay Bluff Apartments2bd/1ba2BR,1BA$0.90
Chateau Santa FeTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.05
Coral Cay Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Woodlawn Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
SouthFork Apartments2bd2ba2BR,2BA$0.97
The Landing at Everhart2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.94
2107 16th St, Unit 22107 16th St1BR,1BA$1.00

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Corpus Christi Overview

A coastal city with a cosmopolitan, artistic heartbeat, Corpus Christi comes by its nickname of “The Texas Riviera” honestly. Offering vast swaths of sealine and miles of promenade -- as well as beautiful barrier islands -- the city is also dotted with lakes and rivers. Along with boasting major museums and gardens, Corpus Christi is home to several colleges and libraries. Given its status as one of the largest port cities in the U.S., it often comes as no surprise to those looking for Corpus Christi apartments that major employers include Naval Air Station Corpus Christi and the Corpus Christi Army Depot’s helicopter repair operation.

Why live in Corpus Christi, TX?

People looking for Corpus Christi apartments often do so because of its famous water views and beach life, as well as its cosmopolitan downtown. But in truth, each of the city’s zones has its own personality. With a culture that embraces everything from the rodeo to modern art, and which draws from upon its diverse cultural heritage, Corpus Christi is always surprising visitors and residents alike. It’s both arty and upscale, scholarly and laidback. It’s part cowboy, part Mexican bohemian, part surfer -- and all heart.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Corpus Christi, TX

Ranked #34

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Corpus Christi, TX

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

27 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Corpus Christi Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Corpus Christi?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Corpus Christi is under $684.

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

The cheapest apartment in Corpus Christi is Navigation Pointe which is listed at $399, while the average apartment in Corpus Christi costs $2,337.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 108 regular apartments in 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 Corpus Christi?

Cheap apartments in Corpus Christi have an average cost of $832 which is $1,505 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Corpus Christi.

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