Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Corpus Christi, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Corpus Christi, TX rent fell 9.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,450/month. Renters today are paying $127 less per month on average than last year, despite a 3.2% increase month over month in recent months.
Compared to national trends
Corpus Christi is 23.7% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters in Texas with 682 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Corpus Christi are $728/month, 1-bedrooms are $979/month, 2-bedrooms are $1,242/month, 3-bedrooms are $1,850/month, and 4+ bedrooms are $2,500/month. The 4+ bedroom segment commands the highest median rent among bedroom tiers.
Median rent
Median rent in Corpus Christi
$1,450/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Corpus Christi is $1,450 per month as of September 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Corpus Christi
682
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Corpus Christi rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Corpus Christi, TX
Average rent prices in Corpus Christi have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Corpus Christi, TX
Rent prices in Corpus Christi vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Corpus Christi is $1,089, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Corpus Christi run $949 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,197.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $728 |  3% | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $979 | 1% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,242 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,850 | No Change | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 1% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bay Area | $1,495 | |
Calallen | $1,695 | |
Central City | $1,095 | |
Flour Bluff | $1,450 | |
N A S | $1,696 | |
Northwest Corpus Christi | $1,200 | |
Padre Island | $2,300 | |
South Side | $1,569 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,089 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,700 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$728
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$979
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,242
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
South Side
Average rent
$1,569
Central City
Average rent
$1,095
Bay Area
Average rent
$1,495
Padre Island
Average rent
$2,300
Flour Bluff
Average rent
$1,450
Northwest Corpus Christi
Average rent
$1,200
Calallen
Average rent
$1,695
N A S
Average rent
$1,696
Apartments
Average rent
$1,089
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Corpus Christi, TX, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Corpus Christi, TX compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Corpus Christi and Aransas Pass by all bedroom counts and property types.
Corpus Christi
24%lower than the national median
37%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Corpus Christi, TX is 21% higher than the median rent in Aransas Pass, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,200
21%$872
3%$1,050
1%$749
$1,467
$1,400
22%$924
6%$1,937
1%$1,289
34%$1,099
22%$1,537
53%$1,099
1%Cost of living in Corpus Christi, TX
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 11% lower |
| Groceries | 7% lower |
| Health | 5% lower |
| Housing | 27% lower |
| Transportation | 4% lower |
| Utilities | 2% lower |
Discover rentals in Corpus Christi, TX
5d+ ago
901 Navigation Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78408
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$415–$1,230
Apartment for rent
4d ago
10342 River Run Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78410
2–3 beds
2 baths
$499–$1,240
Apartment for rent
3d ago
725 Villa Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78408
1–2 beds
1 bath
$550–$699
Apartment for rent
3d ago
939 Admiral Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Calallen house for rent in Corpus Christi
4517 River Park Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78410
5 beds
4 baths
$6,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Padre Island house for rent in Corpus Christi
13733 A La Entrada St, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
3 beds
2.5 baths
$6,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Flour Bluff house for rent in Corpus Christi
2445 Laguna Shores Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
4 beds
4.5 baths
$5,500
House for rent
1d ago
319 309, 317, 319, 325 N Mesquite Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Studio
-1–2 baths
$588–$5,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3701 Cimarron Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78414
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$834–$1,634
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4602 Ocean Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78412
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,718–$3,121
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
6901 Saratoga Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78414
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,159–$1,805
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2921 Airline Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78414
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,084–$1,664
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
6925 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78412
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$770–$2,804
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 14
15h ago
Verified
6433 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78413
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$750–$1,910
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 11
1d ago
Verified
6701 Everhart Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78413
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$660–$2,034
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 14
2d ago
Verified
3701 Cimarron Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78414
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$834–$1,634
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
6925 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78412
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$770–$2,804
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 14
15h ago
Verified
6433 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78413
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$750–$1,910
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 11
1d ago
Verified
5502 Saratoga Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78413
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$799–$2,394
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 16
1d ago
Verified
6701 Everhart Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78413
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$660–$2,034
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 14
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Frequently asked questions for Corpus Christi, TX
Quick answers to common questions about the Corpus Christi rental market.
How much is rent in Corpus Christi?
The average rent in Corpus Christi is $1,450 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Corpus Christi?
Average rent prices in Corpus Christi have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.
How does Corpus Christi rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Corpus Christi is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Corpus Christi?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Corpus Christi are Central City ($1,095/mo), Northwest Corpus Christi ($1,200/mo), and Flour Bluff ($1,450/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Corpus Christi?
To comfortably afford rent in Corpus Christi, you'd need to earn approximately $58,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Corpus Christi?
Based on our July 2026 rent data, April offers the lowest rental prices in Corpus Christi, with rents running about 5.4% lower than December's peak season. July sees the highest competition with stronger demand relative to available inventory.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).