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Rockport, TX Area Guide

A secluded gem of the Texas Riviera

Coastal Beach Scenic Suburb Boating Fishing Tourism Nature Outdoors

The city of Rockport is a small coastal suburb at the end of the Live Oak Peninsula, positioned roughly thirty miles northeast of Corpus Christi. Sandwiched between Copano Bay and Aransas Bay, waterfront culture permeates the entire community, with the scenic views and great access to boating and fishing attracting droves of tourists every year. The nearby Aransas National Wildlife Refuge is a great place to experience the tranquility of nature, and of course the close proximity to Mustang Island allows you to take full advantage of Texas’ gulf beaches.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Rockport, TX is $1,053 for one bedroom, $1,228 for two bedrooms, and $1,644 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rockport has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,053/month
752 Sq Ft
House
$2,195/month
1,183 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Rockport, TX is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

24 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

33 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Live Oak 1-3 Learning Center

Public

Grades PK-5

Rockport-Fulton Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Rockport-Fulton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Texas Maritime Museum
  • Bay Education Center-UT Marine Science Institute
  • Fulton Mansion State Historic Site
  • Goose Island State Park

Airports

  • Corpus Christi International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.