Average Rent in Corpus Christi, TX
13 apartment buildings, 178 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,159/mo
Cheapest
$675/mo
Properties
13
Units
178
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 13 properties in Corpus Christi, TX.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Corpus Christi, TX Rent Prices
All 13 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Coastal Pointe Apartments
3002 Antelope St, Corpus Christi, TX 78408, USA
Texas Realty Exchange Group
2801 Santa Fe St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404, USA
Costa Tarragona
2240 N Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78408, USA
PURE Property Management of Texas
3535 Cottonwood St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411, USA
Stoneleigh Corpus Christi
5750 Curtis Clark Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78412, USA
Water's Edge Apartments
9320 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA
Nueces Lofts
Nueces Lofts, 317 Peoples St Ste.. 1002, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coastal Pointe Apartments 3002 Antelope St, Corpus Christi, TX 78408, USA | $675 | $784 | $0.99 | 3.2 (44) | 15 |
| 2 | Texas Realty Exchange Group 2801 Santa Fe St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404, USA | $675 | $1,236 | $0.84 | 3.9 (14) | 5 |
| 3 | Costa Tarragona 2240 N Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78408, USA | $682 | $966 | $1.04 | 3.7 (140) | 30 |
| 4 | PURE Property Management of Texas 3535 Cottonwood St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411, USA | $750 | $803 | $1.26 | 4.4 (149) | 3 |
| 5 | Stoneleigh Corpus Christi 5750 Curtis Clark Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78412, USA | $909 | $1,211 | $1.69 | 3.6 (233) | 37 |
| 6 | Water's Edge Apartments 9320 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA | $939 | $1,302 | $1.52 | 4.6 (497) | 22 |
| 7 | Nueces Lofts Nueces Lofts, 317 Peoples St Ste.. 1002, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, USA | $1,000 | $1,329 | $1.62 | 4.3 (29) | 6 |
Explore Each Property
Coastal Pointe Apartments
3.2 (44)3002 Antelope St, Corpus Christi, TX 78408, USA
Texas Realty Exchange Group
3.9 (14)2801 Santa Fe St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404, USA
Costa Tarragona
3.7 (140)2240 N Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78408, USA
PURE Property Management of Texas
4.4 (149)3535 Cottonwood St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411, USA
Stoneleigh Corpus Christi
3.6 (233)5750 Curtis Clark Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78412, USA
Water's Edge Apartments
4.6 (497)9320 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA
Corpus Christi, TX Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Corpus Christi, TX is $1,159 per month, based on 178 units across 13 apartment communities. Prices range from $675 at Coastal Pointe Apartments to $1,029 at Azure.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $965/mo | $800/mo | 7 |
| 1 Bed | $1,023/mo | $675/mo | 78 |
| 2 Bed | $1,256/mo | $818/mo | 80 |
| 3 Bed | $1,465/mo | $942/mo | 12 |
| 4 Bed | $1,750/mo | $1,750/mo | 1 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, 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 $1,023/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,256/mo. At the local median household income of $66,325, that works out to 21% 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 6% 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
$46,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,159/mo.
Comfortable income
$56,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($675/mo), you need to earn at least $27,000/year.
Median household income in Corpus Christi, TX is $66,325 , about 19% 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) | $1,159 |
| Utilities | $345 |
| Groceries | $502 |
| Transportation | $823 |
| Healthcare | $402 |
| Other goods and services | $642 |
| Estimated total | $3,873/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 | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $2,013 | +74% | 200 |
| Dallas, TX | $1,770 | +53% | 151 |
| Addison, TX | $1,857 | +60% | 146 |
| Houston, TX | $2,269 | +96% | 75 |
| Lewisville, TX | $1,627 | +40% | 50 |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,033 | +75% | 39 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Corpus Christi, TX?
The average rent in Corpus Christi, TX is $1,159 per month, based on 178 units across 13 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Corpus Christi, TX?
The lowest available rent in Corpus Christi, TX starts at $675 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Corpus Christi, TX?
1-bedroom apartments in Corpus Christi, TX average $1,023/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $675/mo across 78 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Corpus Christi, TX?
2-bedroom apartments in Corpus Christi, TX average $1,256/mo. Units start from $818/mo across 80 units currently listed.
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