Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Medical Center South Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $600 (98 Rentals)

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Scotland Yard
$764 - $1,982
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Scotland Yard

2250 Holly Hall StHouston, TX 77054
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Avanti Cityside
$973 - $2,051
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Avanti Cityside

7373 Ardmore StHouston, TX 77054
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Haven at Main
$1,011 - $1,951
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Haven at Main

8700 Main StHouston, TX 77025
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Vibe Med Center
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$1,047 - $2,432
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Vibe Med Center

7110 Ardmore StHouston, TX 77054
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Stadia Med Main
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$1,192 - $2,466
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Stadia Med Main

9330 Main StHouston, TX 77025
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Broadstone Toscano
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$1,195 - $3,142
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Broadstone Toscano

2900 N Braeswood BlvdHouston, TX 77025
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Portico Kirby
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$1,332 - $2,517
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Portico Kirby

7550 Kirby DrHouston, TX 77030
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Monaco at Main
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$1,332 - $2,055
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Monaco at Main

8333 Braesmain DrHouston, TX 77025
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Ridge Point
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Ridge Point

2700 Westridge DrHouston, TX 77054
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Texas Medical Center
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Texas Medical Center

7901 Cambridge StHouston, TX 77054
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Medical Center South, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Medical Center South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Medical Center South area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Huxley at Medical Center priced from $620. Residences at the Med has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Medical Center South apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Huxley at Medical CenterA1- Classic Unit1BR,1BA$620
Residences at the MedFloor Plan A1BR,1BA$699
Ridge PointA11BR,1BA$699
Scotland YardA11BR,1BA$767
Weston Medical Center ApartmentsA3 Classic1BR,1BA$790
Villa Solano Apartments1x1C Renovated 670 sq ft1BR,1BA$799
The Daphne ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$800
Harvest Hill Apartments1-11BR,1BA$805
7100 AlmedaOne Bedroom/One Bathroom1BR,1BA$869
Texas Medical CenterAStudio,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Medical Center South, TX

As of April 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Medical Center South area is the $1.04 price per square foot Plaza_C1 Model at The Elle Collection: Plaza in the in the Astrodome neighborhood starting from $2,024. The second greatest value Medical Center South apartment is the Elle_B2 Model at The Elle Collection starting at $1,669 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Astrodome neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Medical Center South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Elle Collection: PlazaPlaza_C13BR,2BA$1.04
The Elle CollectionElle_B22BR,2BA$1.37
Weston Medical Center ApartmentsB1 Renovated2BR,2BA$1.31
Residences at the MedFloor Plan B2BR,2BA$1.27
Vermillion ApartmentsTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$1.03
The Huxley at Medical CenterB1- Classic Unit2BR,2BA$1.38
The Elle Collection: VieVie_A11BR,1BA$1.22
Harvest Hill Apartments1-11BR,1BA$1.34
The Daphne ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.33
Ridge PointA11BR,1BA$1.22

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Medical Center South, Houston, TX

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Texas including Medical Center South, Houston, and the greater Houston area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Medical Center South Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Medical Center South?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Medical Center South is under $895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Medical Center South?

The cheapest apartment in Medical Center South is The Huxley at Medical Center which is listed at $620, while the average apartment in Medical Center South costs $2,001.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Medical Center South?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 139 regular apartments in Medical Center South that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Medical Center South?

Cheap apartments in Medical Center South have an average cost of $519 which is $1,482 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Medical Center South.

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