Average Rent in Corpus Christi, TX
15 apartment buildings, 242 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$625/mo
Texas Realty Exchange Group
Properties
15
tracked daily
Units
242
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 15 properties in Corpus Christi, TX.
Average rent trend, last 3 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Corpus Christi, TX Rent Prices
All 15 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Texas Realty Exchange Group
2801 Santa Fe St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404, USA
The Palms At Leopard Apartments
2725 Leopard St, Corpus Christi, TX 78408, USA
Four Winds Apartment Homes
4101 Brett St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411, USA
Coastal Pointe Apartments
3002 Antelope St, Corpus Christi, TX 78408, USA
Bay Vista
522 Hancock Ave, Corpus Christi, TX 78404, USA
Water's Edge Apartments
9320 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA
Towne Oaks Apartments
6310 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78412, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas Realty Exchange Group 2801 Santa Fe St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404, USA | $625 | $1,346 | $0.97 | 3.9 (14) | 7 |
| 2 | The Palms At Leopard Apartments 2725 Leopard St, Corpus Christi, TX 78408, USA | $629 | $869 | $0.70 | 4.1 (53) | 4 |
| 3 | Four Winds Apartment Homes 4101 Brett St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411, USA | $650 | $819 | $1.06 | 3.4 (248) | 10 |
| 4 | Coastal Pointe Apartments 3002 Antelope St, Corpus Christi, TX 78408, USA | $675 | $809 | $0.93 | 3.2 (44) | 17 |
| 5 | Bay Vista 522 Hancock Ave, Corpus Christi, TX 78404, USA | $749 | $1,189 | $1.24 | 4.2 (262) | 43 |
| 6 | Water's Edge Apartments 9320 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA | $789 | $1,185 | $1.32 | 4.6 (497) | 20 |
| 7 | Towne Oaks Apartments 6310 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78412, USA | $799 | $1,070 | $1.09 | 3.7 (131) | 13 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Texas Realty Exchange Group
3.9 (14)2801 Santa Fe St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404, USA
The Palms At Leopard Apartments
4.1 (53)2725 Leopard St, Corpus Christi, TX 78408, USA
Four Winds Apartment Homes
3.4 (248)4101 Brett St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411, USA
Coastal Pointe Apartments
3.2 (44)3002 Antelope St, Corpus Christi, TX 78408, USA
Bay Vista
4.2 (262)522 Hancock Ave, Corpus Christi, TX 78404, USA
Water's Edge Apartments
4.6 (497)9320 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA
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Corpus Christi, TX neighborhoods
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Corpus Christi, TX Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Corpus Christi, TX is $1,129 per month, based on 242 units across 15 apartment communities. Prices range from $625 at Texas Realty Exchange Group to $2,750 at Lighthouse Pointe.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,396/mo | $749/mo | 19 |
| 1 Bed | $978/mo | $625/mo | 84 |
| 2 Bed | $1,147/mo | $799/mo | 112 |
| 3 Bed | $1,305/mo | $893/mo | 25 |
| 4 Bed | $1,778/mo | $1,056/mo | 2 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Corpus Christi, TX, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Corpus Christi, TX averages $978/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,147/mo. At the local median household income of $66,325, that works out to 20% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Corpus Christi, TX at $1,230/mo. The current tracked market average runs 8% below that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Corpus Christi, TX while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Corpus Christi
Demand in the Corpus Christi rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Naval Air Station Corpus Christi
- CHRISTUS Spohn Health
- Valero Refining
Mean one-way commute in Corpus Christi, TX is 21 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Corpus Christi, TX?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$45,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,129/mo.
Comfortable income
$54,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($625/mo), you need to earn at least $25,000/year.
Median household income in Corpus Christi, TX is $66,325 , about 22% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Corpus Christi, TX
Overall prices in Corpus Christi, TX runs below the national average by about 8% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 91.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Corpus Christi, TX's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,129 |
| Utilities | $345 |
| Groceries | $502 |
| Transportation | $823 |
| Healthcare | $402 |
| Other goods and services | $642 |
| Estimated total | $3,843/mo |
Population
317,383
Median household income
$66,325
Census median rent
$1,230/mo
Rent as % of income
31.0%
Median age
36.3
Mean commute
21 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in Texas
How Corpus Christi, TX rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Corpus Christi, TX | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison, TX | $1,665 | +47% | -1.1% | 348 |
| Austin, TX | $1,962 | +74% | -2.2% | 234 |
| Dallas, TX | $1,850 | +64% | +2.7% | 173 |
| Houston, TX | $2,197 | +95% | -2.4% | 109 |
| Arlington, TX | $1,454 | +29% | +1.7% | 57 |
| Lewisville, TX | $1,605 | +42% | -1.1% | 54 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Corpus Christi, TX?
The average rent in Corpus Christi, TX is $1,129 per month, based on 242 units across 15 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Corpus Christi, TX?
The median asking rent in Corpus Christi, TX is $1,064 per month, computed from 242 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,129/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Corpus Christi, TX?
The lowest available rent in Corpus Christi, TX starts at $625 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Corpus Christi, TX?
1-bedroom apartments in Corpus Christi, TX average $978/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $625/mo across 84 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Corpus Christi, TX?
2-bedroom apartments in Corpus Christi, TX average $1,147/mo. Units start from $799/mo across 112 units currently listed.
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