Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Corpus Christi, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Corpus Christi, TX rent slipped 3.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,450/month. Renters today are paying $32 less per month on average than last year, despite a 1.1% month-over-month increase in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Corpus Christi sits 24.9% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters compared to many other metros.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Corpus Christi are around $754/month, 1-bedrooms at $975/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,250/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,899/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,595/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters in the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Corpus Christi
$1,450/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Corpus Christi is $1,450 per month as of July 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $480 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Corpus Christi
622
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,059, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Corpus Christi run $949 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $754 | 10% | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $975 |  1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,250 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,899 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,595 | 5% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bay Area | $1,375 | |
Calallen | $1,500 | |
Central City | $1,058 | |
Flour Bluff | $1,500 | |
N A S | $1,801 | |
Northwest Corpus Christi | $1,240 | |
Padre Island | $2,475 | |
South Side | $1,600 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,059 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$754
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,899
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
South Side
Average rent
$1,600
Central City
Average rent
$1,058
Bay Area
Average rent
$1,375
Padre Island
Average rent
$2,475
Flour Bluff
Average rent
$1,500
Northwest Corpus Christi
Average rent
$1,240
Calallen
Average rent
$1,500
N A S
Average rent
$1,801
Apartments
Average rent
$1,059
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
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
25%lower than the national median
40%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Corpus Christi, TX is 25% higher than the median rent in Aransas Pass, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,157
46%$750
1%$995
3%$749
$1,550
4%$1,775
40%$1,022
12%$1,995
11%$1,400
21%$1,490
22%$1,400
87%$1,100
10%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
10342 River Run Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78410
2–3 beds
2 baths
$499–$1,240
Apartment for rent
2d ago
725 Villa Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78408
1–2 beds
1 bath
$550–$649
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3302 Up River Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78408
1 bed
1 bath
$599
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3802 Caravelle Pkwy, Corpus Christi, TX 78415
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$650–$1,105
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 13
5d+ ago
Padre Island house for rent in Corpus Christi
13726 Cayo Gorda Ct, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
3 beds
2.5 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
5d+ 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
Verified
3701 Cimarron Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78414
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$834–$1,634
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2921 Airline Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78414
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,084–$1,379
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4443 Ocean Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78412
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$828–$1,529
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
1d ago
Verified
3802 Caravelle Pkwy, Corpus Christi, TX 78415
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$650–$1,105
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 13
7h ago
Verified
6433 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78413
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$725–$1,705
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 26
7h ago
Verified
6701 Everhart Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78413
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$675–$1,912
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 30
5d+ ago
Verified
3701 Cimarron Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78414
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$834–$1,634
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
8033 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78412
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$811–$1,670
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
6433 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78413
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$725–$1,705
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 26
9h ago
Verified
4040 Schanen Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78413
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$799–$1,394
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
8033 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78412
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$811–$1,670
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4443 Ocean Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78412
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$828–$1,529
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
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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 July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Corpus Christi?
Average rent prices in Corpus Christi have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Corpus Christi rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Corpus Christi is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $480 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Corpus Christi?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Corpus Christi are Central City ($1,058/mo), Northwest Corpus Christi ($1,240/mo), and Bay Area ($1,375/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 Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Corpus Christi average around $970/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,200/month.
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).