North Bay

Aransas Pass, TX

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North Bay - Aransas Pass, TX

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A cozy community on the bay

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The picturesque bluffs of North Bay provide fantastic views of both the Nueces and Corpus Christi Bays, just eight miles from the lively city of Corpus Christi. North Bay includes the coastal communities of Doyle and Portland, quaint towns tucked along the shoreline. While you might expect to pay higher rents to live along the coast, rent in North Bay averages about $1,036 for a one-bedroom apartment, only slightly higher than the average rent in Corpus Christi.

Highway 181 Nueces Causeway provides easy access to Downtown Corpus Christi, helping residents reach the city quickly for work or to enjoy the city’s amenities and nightlife. With a year-round warm climate and water access, North Bay is great for outdoor enthusiasts.

Whether it’s a morning walk along the bay at Sunset Lake Park Trails or a day spent exploring local attractions like Heritage Park, renting in North Bay provides the best of both worlds: easy access to a busy city center and a laidback community that feels more like a resort.

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Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in North Bay is $860 for a studio, $1,059 for one bedroom, $1,368 for two bedrooms, and $1,607 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Bay has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 498 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $860/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 690 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,059/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 945 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,368/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,220 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,607/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

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Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

36

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Texas State Aquarium
  • Corpus Christi Museum of Science & Industry

Airports

  • Corpus Christi International

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Restaurants

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North Bay has something tasty for everyone, especially along Highway 161. A popular spot is Texas A1 Steaks and Seafood in Portland. Known for its big Texas-style steaks cooked over a mesquite fire, this restaurant is a fantastic place for a hearty meal. They also offer dishes like blackened catfish and calf liver. If you visit during their weekday happy hour from 2 to 6 p.m., you can enjoy half-price appetizers and $2 beers, making it a great place to unwind. Along Highway 161, you'll find a mix of fast food, chain restaurants, and Tex-Mex spots.

Transportation

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The automobile dominates transportation in North Bay, with Highway 161 as the main thoroughfare. Corpus Christi Regional Transit Authority route 55, the town's only route, runs once daily in each direction between Portland and the industrial area east of Gregory. On the second and fourth Sunday of each month, the route continues across the causeway into downtown Corpus Christi.

Parks

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Sunset Lake Park sparkles as the gem of North Bay's park system. The 330 acre park contains a series of walking and biking trails along the shores of Sunset Lake and Corpus Christi Bay. The parks gentle waters and marsh land are perfect for kayaking, fishing, swimming and bird watching. Interpretive signage along the trail gives park goers valuable insights into the areas history and ecosystem.

Baker Park, along the shoreline of Nueces Bay, merges plentiful picnic space with a playground and open fields. East Cliff, Moser, and Willacy Parks provide open spaces and playgrounds geared toward the residents of nearby subdivisions. For golfers, the North Shore Country Club features 18 holes of play overlooking Corpus Christi Bay.

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