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Rental Market Trends in Corpus Christi, TX

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Corpus Christi, TX is $1,024/month.

Rent in Corpus Christi is 38% lower than the national average rent of $1,662/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,024/month

Average Rent

689 Sq Ft

Average Size

+0.2%

Change / Year

3,546

Available Apartments

Corpus Christi rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Corpus Christi average $771 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Corpus Christi average $1,024 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Corpus Christi average $1,259 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Corpus Christi average $1,543 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$771/month
475 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,024/month
689 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,259/month
974 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,543/month
1,234 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,211/month
762 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,040/month
1,540 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,638/month
2,091 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,951/month
946 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Corpus Christi, TX?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.2%, which averages out to $3 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Corpus Christi, TX

July 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Corpus Christi, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
42% $700 - $1,000/month
45% $1,001 - $1,500/month
10% $1,501 - $2,000/month
1% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

  • Most Affordable
  • Most Expensive
  • Most Available

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Corpus Christi?

Based on current rent prices, Flour Bluff, Downtown Corpus Christi and Northwest Corpus Christi are the most affordable neighborhoods in Corpus Christi.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Flour Bluff
$846/month
655 Sq Ft
Downtown Corpus Christi
$949/month
650 Sq Ft
Northwest Corpus Christi
$1,036/month
629 Sq Ft
Calallen
$1,072/month
625 Sq Ft
South Side
$1,092/month
710 Sq Ft
Bay Area
$1,230/month
718 Sq Ft
North Beach
$1,606/month
801 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Corpus Christi?

Based on current rent prices, North Beach, Bay Area and South Side are the most expensive neighborhoods in Corpus Christi.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Beach
$1,606/month
801 Sq Ft
Bay Area
$1,230/month
718 Sq Ft
South Side
$1,092/month
710 Sq Ft
Calallen
$1,072/month
625 Sq Ft
Northwest Corpus Christi
$1,036/month
629 Sq Ft
Downtown Corpus Christi
$949/month
650 Sq Ft
Flour Bluff
$846/month
655 Sq Ft

Which Corpus Christi neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Corpus Christi with the most apartments available are South Side, Bay Area and Downtown Corpus Christi .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Side
$1,092/month
710 Sq Ft
Bay Area
$1,230/month
718 Sq Ft
Downtown Corpus Christi
$949/month
650 Sq Ft
Flour Bluff
$846/month
655 Sq Ft
North Beach
$1,606/month
801 Sq Ft
Northwest Corpus Christi
$1,036/month
629 Sq Ft
Calallen
$1,072/month
625 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Corpus Christi, TX?

Because the average rent in Corpus Christi is $1,024, you’ll want to make about $3,413 per month or $40,956 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Corpus Christi, TX is 13.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Corpus Christi is 27.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $771 - $1,543. You can expect to pay 6.9% less for groceries, 2.2% less for utilities, and 4.3% less for transportation.

City

Corpus Christi, TX

3,546 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Corpus Christi, TX compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Corpus Christi, TX to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Flour Bluff

Corpus Christi, TX

North Beach

Corpus Christi, TX

Studio
-
-
One Bedroom
$826/month
$1,539/month
Two Bedroom
$1,054/month
$2,228/month
Three Bedroom
$1,434/month
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Apartment Communities in Corpus Christi We Think You'll Love

Azali Heights

Azali Heights

3802 Saratoga,
Corpus Christi, TX 78415

1-3 Beds | $1,289 - $2,319

Harbor House on Saratoga

Harbor House on Saratoga

6225 Saratoga Blvd,
Corpus Christi, TX 78414

1-3 Beds | $999 - $1,724

Puerto Del Mar

Puerto Del Mar

3802 Caravelle Pky,
Corpus Christi, TX 78415

Studio - 3 Beds | $650 - $1,400

The Cosmopolitan Corpus Christi

The Cosmopolitan Corpus Christi

401 N Chaparral St,
Corpus Christi, TX 78401

1 Bed | $1,250

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Corpus Christi?

The average rent in Corpus Christi is $1,024 per month, which is 38.4% lower than the national average of $1,662.

What is the average rent for a house in Corpus Christi?

The average rent for a house in Corpus Christi, TX is $2,040 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Corpus Christi?

Rents in Corpus Christi, TX are increasing, with prices up 0.2% year-over-year and $3 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Corpus Christi?

In Corpus Christi, TX, 45% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Texas Corpus Christi Rental Trends

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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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