1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Corpus Christi, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Corpus Christi, Texas as of July 2026. That's +19% lower than the citywide median of $1,415 and +17% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Corpus Christi
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Corpus Christi
Compare Corpus Christi's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $648 |
| 2 | Burnet | $692 |
| 3 | Bonham | $710 |
| 4 | Lake Worth | $739 |
| 5 | Alton | $750 |
| 6 | Kemp | $754 |
| 7 | Marshall | $756 |
| 8 | Del Rio | $770 |
| 9 | Wharton | $780 |
| 10 | Corsicana | $790 |
| 11 | San Juan | $790 |
| 12 | Weslaco | $795 |
| 13 | Brownsville | $800 |
| 14 | Eagle Pass | $800 |
| 15 | Harlingen | $800 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $2,410 |
| 2 | Argyle | $2,410 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $2,360 |
| 4 | Prosper | $2,280 |
| 5 | Little Elm | $2,240 |
| 6 | Aledo | $2,190 |
| 7 | Justin | $2,130 |
| 8 | Lavon | $2,110 |
| 9 | Lakeway | $2,110 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,030 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,030 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,990 |
| 13 | Grapevine | $1,970 |
| 14 | Bellaire | $1,920 |
| 15 | Leander | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Corpus Christi.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Corpus Christi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, TX | 12.1 mi | $1,510 | +$357 (+31%) |
| Ingleside, TX | 16.7 mi | $1,230 | +$77 (+7%) |
| Kingsville, TX | 37 mi | $890 | $-263 (-23%) |
| Rockport, TX | 37.1 mi | $1,080 | $-73 (-6%) |
| Live Oak, TX | 61.2 mi | $1,328 | +$175 (+15%) |
| Victoria, TX | 84.3 mi | $1,115 | $-38 (-3%) |
| Harlingen, TX | 105.2 mi | $800 | $-353 (-31%) |
| Edinburg, TX | 106 mi | $807 | $-346 (-30%) |
| Weslaco, TX | 114.9 mi | $795 | $-358 (-31%) |
| Alton, TX | 115.9 mi | $750 | $-403 (-35%) |
| Rancho Viejo, TX | 117.4 mi | $940 | $-213 (-18%) |
| McAllen, TX | 118.6 mi | $927 | $-226 (-20%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Corpus Christi — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Corpus Christi?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Corpus Christi, Texas is $1,153 per month. This is +19% below the citywide median of $1,415.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Corpus Christi?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $46,120 ($3,843/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.17/hour at a full-time job.
Is Corpus Christi expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Corpus Christi's 1-bedroom median of $1,153 is +17% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 33th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Corpus Christi rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 260 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Corpus Christi ranks #94 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Corpus Christi?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Kingsville ($890), Rockport ($1,080), Victoria ($1,115).