What is the average apartment size in Corpus Christi?

The average size for a Corpus Christi, TX apartment is 870 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Corpus Christi?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Corpus Christi is $1,157 per month, a 0.33% decrease from last years average of $1,160.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Corpus Christi?

In Corpus Christi, studios rent for $805 per month, one-bedroom units average $984 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,239 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,566 per month

What is the average apartment size in Corpus Christi?

The typical apartment in Corpus Christi offers about 870 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Corpus Christi?

Studio apartments in Corpus Christi average 486 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 686 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 982 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,246 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Corpus Christi?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Corpus Christi include Flour Bluff ($962/month), Annaville ($1,045/month), and Calallen ($1,089/month), all below the citywide average of $1,157.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Corpus Christi?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Corpus Christi are South Side Corpus Christi ($1,151/month), Bay Area ($1,186/month), and Northwest Corpus Christi ($1,286/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

Corpus Christi, TX Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Corpus Christi?

The typical rent budget in Corpus Christi ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 47% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Corpus Christi?

In Corpus Christi, 42% of households rent while 58% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 21, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Corpus Christi is $1,157, a 0.33% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,160.

Studio Apartments at $805 offer the most budget-friendly option with 486 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 686 square feet for $984, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,239 offer 982 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,246 sq ft) for $1,566, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Corpus Christi, TX

Last updated: February 21, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,157	870 sq. ft.
Studio	$805	486 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$984	686 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,239	982 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,566	1,246 sq. ft.

Corpus Christi, TX rent trends

Rental prices in Corpus Christi, TX have decreased by 0.33% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,160 to $1,157.

What's the typical rent budget in Corpus Christi, TX?

The largest share of rentals in Corpus Christi, TX (47%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Corpus Christi, TX?

49,732 or 42% of the households in Corpus Christi, TX are renter-occupied while 68,306 or 58% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Corpus Christi?

Flour Bluff $962/month

Annaville $1,045/month

Calallen $1,089/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,157/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Corpus Christi?

South Side Corpus Christi $1,151/month

Bay Area $1,186/month

Northwest Corpus Christi $1,286/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Corpus Christi, TX By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Northwest Corpus Christi	$1,286
Bay Area	$1,186
South Side Corpus Christi	$1,151
N.A.S.	$1,110
Central City Corpus Christi	$1,094
Calallen	$1,089
Annaville	$1,045
Flour Bluff	$962

Corpus Christi | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Annaville is 12% lower than in Bay Area

$1,045

Annaville rent is 10% lower than Corpus Christi average

Average Rent $1,045

$1,186

Bay Area rent is 3% higher than Corpus Christi average

Average Rent $1,186

How Corpus Christi Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Corpus Christi	$1,157
Houston	$1,343
San Antonio	$1,255
Dallas	$1,576
Austin	$1,624
Fort Worth	$1,428
Irving	$1,485
Plano	$1,677
Arlington	$1,328
Sachse	$1,725
Spring	$1,449
Ingleside, TX	$1,285
Aransas Pass, TX	$1,417
Robstown, TX	$1,138
Portland, TX	$1,380
Kingsville, TX	$1,264
Alice, TX	$775
Rockport, TX	$1,170

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Corpus Christi apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.