Apartments for Rent near South Padre Island, TX

Nestled on a barrier island on the southernmost tip of Texas between the Laguna Madre Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, South Padre Island is a tropical oasis on the longest barrier island in the world. The community prides itself on its gorgeous beaches that have remained relatively free of large commercial developments. With an average of 300 sunny days a year, South Padre Island's 34 miles of white sand beaches and emerald waters provide just about every outdoor activity you could want. Everything from dolphin watching, fishing, sandcastle art, or just relaxing on the beach is at residents' fingertips. For those few rainy days, art galleries, live music venues, and movie theaters keep everyone entertained. Shopping and dining destinations, including locally owned and nationally recognized places located along the city's center road, Padre Boulevard, continue to thrive. South Padre Island is accessible to mainland Texas via the Queen Isabella Causeway. As you arrive in South Padre, you'll be greeted by the famous welcome sign at the entrance of Queen Isabella Memorial Park, home of the South Padre Island Community Center.