Corpus Christi, TX Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Corpus Christi is $989, a 2% increase compared to the previous year.
Average Rent in Corpus Christi, TX
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $989 | 2% | 850 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Corpus Christi, TX apartment is 850 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.
Corpus Christi, TX Apartment Rent Ranges
- $501-$7008%
- $701-$1,00054%
- $1,001-$1,50031%
- $1,501-$2,0004%
- > $2,0002%
Corpus Christi, TX Occupied Housing Units
- Renter-occupied Households32%
- Owner-occupied Households67%
38,092 or 32% of the households in Corpus Christi, TX are renter-occupied while 78,470 or 67% are owner-occupied.
Corpus Christi, TX Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Nov / 2016 | Mar / 2017 | Jul / 2017 | Nov / 2017 | Mar / 2018 | Jul / 2018 | Nov / 2018 | Mar / 2019 | Jul / 2019 | Nov / 2019 | Feb / 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi, TX | $945 | $928 | $944 | $956 | $950 | $967 | $975 | $965 | $988 | $981 | $989 |
| National | $1,340 | $1,337 | $1,368 | $1,371 | $1,374 | $1,408 | $1,417 | $1,422 | $1,458 | $1,466 | $1,468 |
Average Rent in Corpus Christi, TX By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| North Padre Island | $844 |
| N.A.S. | $844 |
| Mustang Island | $844 |
| Flour Bluff | $844 |
| Chapman Ranch | $850 |
| Central City Corpus Christi | $886 |
| Southwest Corpus Christi | $912 |
| Northwest Corpus Christi | $956 |
| Calallen | $964 |
| Annaville | $964 |
| South Side Corpus Christi | $994 |
| Bay Area | $1,038 |
The most affordable neighborhoods in Corpus Christi are Flour Bluff, where the average rent goes for $844/month, Mustang Island, where renters pay $844/mo on average, and N.A.S., where the average rent goes for $844/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from North Padre Island ($844), Chapman Ranch ($850), and Central City Corpus Christi ($886), where the asking prices are below the average Corpus Christi rent of $989/mo.
The most expensive neighborhoods in Corpus Christi are Calallen ($964), South Side Corpus Christi ($994) and Bay Area ($1,038).
The most popular neighborhood in Corpus Christi is South Side Corpus Christi, where there are 4 verified RENTCafé listings with an average rent of $994. Next up is Bay Area, where apartments go for $1,038/month, followed by Central City Corpus Christi with $886 If you’re looking to rent in Corpus Christi’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Flour Bluff, where renters pay $844 on average, and North Padre Island, where the average monthly rent is $844.
Corpus Christi | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Annaville is 7% lower than in Bay Area
Annaville rent is 3% lower than Corpus Christi average
| Average Rent | $964 |
|---|
Bay Area rent is 5% higher than Corpus Christi average
| Average Rent | $1,038 |
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How Corpus Christi Compares to Other Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | $1,118 | 2% |
| Dallas | $1,250 | 4% |
| Austin | $1,439 | 5% |
| San Antonio | $1,049 | 3% |
| Fort Worth | $1,128 | 3% |
| Corpus Christi | $989 | 2% |
| Portland | $1,144 | 2% |
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