Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Corpus Christi, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Corpus Christi, TX rent slipped 7.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,475/month. Renters today are paying $30 less per month on average than last year, continuing a decline from the peak of $1,500/month six months ago.
Compared to national trends
Corpus Christi sits 24.4% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters in Texas with 606 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Corpus Christi rent for $825/month, 1-bedrooms for $959/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,230/month, while larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms rise to $1,949/month and $2,500/month respectively. Houses rent for a median of $2,000/month compared to apartments at $1,096/month, reflecting distinct price tiers.
Median rent
Median rent in Corpus Christi
$1,475/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Corpus Christi is $1,475 per month as of June 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $475 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Corpus Christi
606
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $1,096, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Corpus Christi run $949 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,169.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $825 | 9% |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $959 | No Change | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,230 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,949 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 4% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bay Area | $1,299 | |
Calallen | $1,595 | |
Central City | $1,149 | |
Flour Bluff | $1,400 | |
N A S | $1,373 | |
Northwest Corpus Christi | $1,237 | |
Padre Island | $2,400 | |
South Side | $1,695 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,096 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,700 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$959
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,230
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,949
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
South Side
Average rent
$1,695
Central City
Average rent
$1,149
Bay Area
Average rent
$1,299
Padre Island
Average rent
$2,400
Flour Bluff
Average rent
$1,400
Northwest Corpus Christi
Average rent
$1,237
Calallen
Average rent
$1,595
N A S
Average rent
$1,373
Apartments
Average rent
$1,096
Last 30 days
5%
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
41%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Corpus Christi, TX is 28% higher than the median rent in Aransas Pass, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,150
44%$825
1%$985
3%$850
$1,450
11%$1,400
17%$900
19%$1,950
15%$1,400
9%$1,900
12%$1,450
29%$1,099
8%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
1d ago
901 Navigation Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78408
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$409–$1,214
Apartment for rent
2d ago
10342 River Run Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78410
2–3 beds
2 baths
$490–$1,350
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Central City apartment for rent in Corpus Christi
637 Mohawk -4 #M4, Corpus Christi, TX 78405
1 bed
1 bath
$630
Apartment for rent
2d ago
637 Mohawk St, Corpus Christi, TX 78405
1 bed
1 bath
$630
Apartment 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
2d ago
319 309, 317, 319, 325 N Mesquite Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Studio
-1–2 baths
$588–$5,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Padre Island house for rent in Corpus Christi
15830 Punta Espada Loop, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
3 beds
2 baths
$5,000
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
6925 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78412
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$807–$1,750
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
6433 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78413
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$834–$1,331
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
6701 Everhart Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78413
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$717–$1,117
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
5502 Saratoga Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78413
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$743–$1,484
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
6925 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78412
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$807–$1,750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
6701 Everhart Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78413
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$717–$1,117
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
9320 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$928–$1,634
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3802 Caravelle Pkwy, Corpus Christi, TX 78415
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$675–$1,105
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 22
3d ago
Verified
5502 Saratoga Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78413
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$743–$1,484
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4021 Wood River Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78410
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$799–$1,444
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
9320 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
2 beds
2 baths
$996–$1,341
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4040 Schanen Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78413
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$799–$965
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,475 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Corpus Christi?
Average rent prices in Corpus Christi have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $475 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Corpus Christi?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Corpus Christi are Central City ($1,149/mo), Northwest Corpus Christi ($1,237/mo), and Bay Area ($1,299/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 $59,000/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?
Corpus Christi's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $970 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $1,200 per month. Both bedroom types remained relatively stable compared to the previous year, making them consistent options for renters planning their housing budgets.
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).