Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Side Neighborhood of Corpus Christi, TX from $500 (86 Rentals)

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5220 Weber Rd

Corpus ChristiTX78411

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King Square Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

King Square Apartments

5222 Mcardle RdCorpus Christi, TX 78411
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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 $610. Puerto Del Mar has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $612. Here are the most affordable South Side apartments for rent in Corpus Christi, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
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
Sugar Tree Apartment Homes1A- LI/VL1BR,1BA$684
Four Winds Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$699
Kingston PortA11BR,1BA$700
The Palm on SPIDA31BR,1BA$709

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Side, TX

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Side area is the $1.18 price per square foot Amethyst Townhome (C1) Model at Seaglass Apartments & Townhomes in the in the Flour Bluff neighborhood starting from $2,126. The second greatest value South Side apartment is the 2x2 Model at The Cottages at Corpus Christi starting at $869 with a $0.58 price per square foot in the Flour Bluff 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.
Seaglass Apartments & TownhomesAmethyst Townhome (C1)3BR,3.5BA$1.18
The Cottages at Corpus Christi2x22BR,2BA$0.58
Coral Cay Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Manhattan Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.11
The Landing at Everhart2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Fairways1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.06
The Palm on SPIDB12BR,1BA$1.13
The Veranda Apartments1D1BR,1BA$1.16
Carroll Lane Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.12
Cimarron Senior Estates Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.07

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South Side, Corpus Christi, TX

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in Corpus Christi, TX 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

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 $709.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Side is Puerto Del Mar which is listed at $619, while the average apartment in South Side costs $1,635.

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 27 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 $654 which is $981 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Side.

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