3-Bedroom Rent · October 2026

3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Corpus Christi, TX

$1,856/mo

Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Corpus Christi, Texas as of October 2026. That's +31% higher than the citywide median of $1,422 and +13% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.

3-Bedroom median
$1,856
October 2026
vs city overall
+31%
$1,422 city median
vs national
-13%
$2,130 US median
Texas rank
#103
of 250 cities

Income needed for a 3-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 3-bedroom at the current median rent.

Annual income
$74,240
Monthly gross
$6,187
Hourly (full-time)
$35.69

Rent by apartment size in Corpus Christi

Compare Corpus Christi's median rent across every apartment size.

Studio
$1,074
1-Bedroom
$1,153
2-Bedroom
$1,420
3-Bedroom (current)
$1,856
4+ Bedroom
$2,167

Cheapest cities for a 3-bedroom in Texas

#City3-Bedroom rent
1Hudson Oaks$786
2Salado$950
3Clute$978
4Orange$1,194
5Alton$1,210
6Livingston$1,210
7Eagle Pass$1,230
8Mabank$1,230
9Paris$1,250
10Weslaco$1,285
11Del Rio$1,290
12Edinburg$1,307
13Bonham$1,310
14Mission$1,310
15Athens$1,320

Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Texas

#City3-Bedroom rent
1University Park$3,550
2Argyle$3,550
3Alamo Heights$3,501
4Flower Mound$3,465
5Aledo$3,390
6Little Elm$3,300
7Keller$3,180
8Lakeway$3,170
9Justin$3,140
10Haslet$3,110
11Fresno$3,050
12Forney$3,050
13Bellaire$3,050
14Royse City$2,980
15Celina$2,930

Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Corpus Christi.

CityDistance3-Bedroom rentvs Corpus Christi
Portland, TX12.1 mi$2,430+$574 (+31%)
Ingleside, TX16.7 mi$1,990+$134 (+7%)
Kingsville, TX37 mi$1,410$-446 (-24%)
Rockport, TX37.1 mi$1,850$-6 (0%)
Live Oak, TX61.2 mi$1,783$-73 (-4%)
Victoria, TX84.3 mi$1,705$-151 (-8%)
Harlingen, TX105.2 mi$1,335$-521 (-28%)
Edinburg, TX106 mi$1,307$-549 (-30%)
Weslaco, TX114.9 mi$1,285$-571 (-31%)
Alton, TX115.9 mi$1,210$-646 (-35%)
Rancho Viejo, TX117.4 mi$1,570$-286 (-15%)
McAllen, TX118.6 mi$1,500$-356 (-19%)

3-Bedroom rent in Corpus Christi — common questions

How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Corpus Christi?

As of October 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Corpus Christi, Texas is $1,856 per month. This is +31% higher than the citywide median of $1,422.

What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Corpus Christi?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $74,240 ($6,187/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.69/hour at a full-time job.

Is Corpus Christi expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?

Corpus Christi's 3-bedroom median of $1,856 is +13% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 36th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does Corpus Christi rank for 3-bedroom rent in Texas?

Among the 250 cities in Texas with 3-bedroom data, Corpus Christi ranks #103 from cheapest to most expensive.

Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Corpus Christi?

Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Kingsville ($1,410), Rockport ($1,850), Live Oak ($1,783).

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Methodology: Bedroom-level rent medians come from HUD Fair Market Rent data calibrated to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for Corpus Christi, which serves as the citywide anchor. When the HUD bedroom values exceed the ZORI city median (a common quirk in luxury markets and small samples), bedroom values are proportionally scaled down to align. Income required uses the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline. Comparison rankings use the same data month across all cities (October 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.