← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Corpus Christi, TX, over the past three years
Rent in Corpus Christi, TX
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,424
1-year change
+1.9%
3-year change
+2.2%
Metro, 1-year change
+2.9%
Rents in Corpus Christi rose +1.9%, slower than the US overall (+2.5%). An increase much above +1.9% is worth questioning.
Typical rent in Corpus Christi, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
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| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,424 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,424 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,414 |
| May 2026 | $1,402 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,388 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,388 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,397 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,398 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,401 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,404 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,409 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,409 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,398 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,396 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,394 |
| May 2025 | $1,402 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,404 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,399 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,388 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,387 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,385 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,388 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,386 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,395 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,399 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,400 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,398 |
| May 2024 | $1,392 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,389 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,381 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,370 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,359 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,362 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,372 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,381 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,384 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,393 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,230 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,260 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,420 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,670 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,100 |
City typical rent × TX bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 78401 | $1,152 | +0.4% |
| 78402 | $1,561 | – |
| 78404 | $1,302 | +6.1% |
| 78405 | $1,200 | – |
| 78410 | $1,502 | +0.8% |
| 78411 | $1,692 | −1.9% |
| 78412 | $1,363 | +0.8% |
| 78413 | $1,307 | +3.7% |
| 78414 | $1,557 | +2.3% |
| 78415 | $1,437 | −0.8% |
| 78418 | $1,870 | +1.8% |
Negotiating a renewal in Corpus Christi
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Corpus Christi, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −1.9% to +6.1%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.