Corpus Christi, Texas Short-Term Rental Market
The Coastal Bend STR market around Corpus Christi averaged $367 ADR, 48.5% occupancy, $5,128 monthly revenue in August 2026.
Quick Answer: Corpus Christi, Texas is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Corpus Christi market area is 42%. average monthly revenue in the Corpus Christi market area is $3,542. average daily rate in the Corpus Christi market area is $298. the top operator in the Corpus Christi market area is Life In Paradise Vacation Rentals with 820 listings. market score is 68/100 (grade C).
Market data reflects the wider Corpus Christi market, which covers 12 areas. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Corpus Christi.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Corpus Christi allows short-term rentals with an annual city permit, and the performance figures here describe the Coastal Bend STR market its data series belongs to. That series is shared by Corpus Christi, Port Aransas, and Rockport. In August 2026 the Coastal Bend market averaged an ADR of $367 at 48.5% occupancy, with average monthly revenue of $5,128. Compared with August 2025, occupancy was down 3.8%, ADR was up 6.0%, and revenue was down 2.6%. Corpus Christi has a population of 317,317 and reports more than 10 million annual visitors, which makes it the most visited regional destination on the Texas Gulf Coast. Tourism is the city’s second largest industry sector, with an economic impact above $1.5 billion in 2024. Main draws include Padre Island National Seashore, Gulf beaches, the USS Lexington Museum, and the Texas State Aquarium. Visitors come mostly from Texas and the surrounding South-Central states. Annual averages show the market has risen in recent years. Occupancy was 47.1% in 2025, ADR was $284, and average monthly revenue was $3,952. The first eight months of 2026 average 52.9% occupancy, $319 ADR, and $4,840 in monthly revenue. That figure leans toward the stronger months of the year, so it overstates a full-year result. This profile omits the listing-type, bedroom, and channel mix. Those counts are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Corpus Christi, so they do not describe the city itself.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 35% |
| Feb | 51% |
| Mar | 54% |
| Apr | 42% |
| May | 50% |
| Jun | 68% |
| Jul | 70% |
| Aug | 48% |
| Sep | 38% |
| Oct | 38% |
| Nov | 35% |
| Dec | 32% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Corpus Christi market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Corpus Christi market as a whole, which includes Corpus Christi, so these counts are not Corpus Christi-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Life In Paradise Vacation Rentals | 820 | 17,831 | ★ 4.63 |
| 2 | Vacasa | 616 | 29,795 | ★ 4.60 |
| 3 | Cinnamon Shore | 358 | 7,582 | ★ 4.71 |
| 4 | Padre Escapes | 337 | 16,532 | ★ 4.62 |
| 5 | Port A Escapes | 307 | 12,686 | ★ 4.60 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Corpus Christi?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 21.1% |
| vrbo | 13.1% |
| both | 65.8% |
Home Value Trends (Corpus Christi)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Corpus Christi requires every short-term rental operator to hold an annual STR registration permit, issued through the city’s MUNIRevs portal. The permit costs $250 a year and renews each January. The city adopted the ordinance on June 28, 2022. The fee began at $50 and rose to $250 in 2023. Type 1 permits cover an owner-occupied primary residence and apply citywide, except in single-family districts within the Padre and Mustang Island Area Development Plan. Type 2 permits cover non-owner-occupied homes. In single-family districts a Type 2 permit is limited to 15% of the block face and goes out first come, first served. Multi-family and commercial zones have no cap. The city sets no maximum number of nights per year. Operators must display the permit number in all advertisements. Hotel occupancy tax totals 15%. Since April 1, 2025, Airbnb and VRBO collect and remit the 6% state share for hosts who book through them. Four dedicated code officers enforce the rules. Violations carry fines of $500 and possible permit revocation. Confirm current rules with the city before buying.
Market Comparison
The Coastal Bend market ran 48.5% occupancy and a $367 ADR in August 2026. The US STR median is roughly 55% occupancy and a $220 ADR. Occupancy is 6.5 percentage points below that benchmark, and ADR is about 67% above it. The market earns its revenue through high nightly rates rather than high occupancy. Occupancy also depends heavily on season, with a July peak of 70.3% and a December low of 32.2%. Operator data is not shown. Top property manager rankings are tracked at a shared regional level that spans Corpus Christi and nearby coastal towns rather than uniquely for Corpus Christi, so this profile omits them. Compare Corpus Christi with other Texas Gulf Coast markets using the same metrics and the same months.
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