Studio Apartment Rent in Corpus Christi, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Corpus Christi, Texas as of August 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $1,428 and +17% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in Texas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $536 |
| 2 | Palestine | $646 |
| 3 | Corsicana | $700 |
| 4 | Harlingen | $705 |
| 5 | Brownsville | $707 |
| 6 | Bonham | $710 |
| 7 | Eagle Pass | $730 |
| 8 | Paris | $730 |
| 9 | Alton | $750 |
| 10 | Del Rio | $760 |
| 11 | Canyon | $770 |
| 12 | Huntsville | $770 |
| 13 | San Leon | $778 |
| 14 | Livingston | $780 |
| 15 | Nacogdoches | $780 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Texas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $2,300 |
| 2 | Argyle | $2,300 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $2,250 |
| 4 | Little Elm | $2,140 |
| 5 | Aledo | $2,060 |
| 6 | Justin | $2,030 |
| 7 | Lavon | $2,010 |
| 8 | Lakeway | $1,980 |
| 9 | Royse City | $1,930 |
| 10 | Keller | $1,930 |
| 11 | Haslet | $1,910 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,900 |
| 13 | Bellaire | $1,840 |
| 14 | Fresno | $1,830 |
| 15 | Coppell | $1,820 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Corpus Christi.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Corpus Christi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, TX | 12.1 mi | $1,410 | +$336 (+31%) |
| Ingleside, TX | 16.7 mi | $1,150 | +$76 (+7%) |
| Kingsville, TX | 37 mi | $880 | $-194 (-18%) |
| Rockport, TX | 37.1 mi | $1,080 | +$6 (+1%) |
| Live Oak, TX | 61.2 mi | $1,155 | +$81 (+8%) |
| Victoria, TX | 84.3 mi | $1,110 | +$36 (+3%) |
| Harlingen, TX | 105.2 mi | $705 | $-369 (-34%) |
| Edinburg, TX | 106 mi | $803 | $-271 (-25%) |
| Weslaco, TX | 114.9 mi | $790 | $-284 (-26%) |
| Alton, TX | 115.9 mi | $750 | $-324 (-30%) |
| McAllen, TX | 118.6 mi | $923 | $-151 (-14%) |
| San Juan, TX | 118.8 mi | $780 | $-294 (-27%) |
Studio rent in Corpus Christi — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Corpus Christi?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Corpus Christi, Texas is $1,074 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $1,428.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Corpus Christi?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $42,960 ($3,580/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Corpus Christi expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Corpus Christi's studio median of $1,074 is +17% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 33th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Corpus Christi rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 240 cities in Texas with studio data, Corpus Christi ranks #79 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Corpus Christi?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Kingsville ($880), Harlingen ($705), Edinburg ($803).