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

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Scotland Yard

Weston Medical Center Apartments

Harvest Hill Apartments

2818 S Bartell Dr

Villa Solano Apartments

7100 Almeda

8181 Med Center Apartments

3000 @ Med Center
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2750 Holly Hall St, Unit 1104

1025 Swanson St

The Elle Collection

CoOp at the Med Center

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Avanti Cityside

Vermillion Apartments

The Terraces on Brompton Apartments

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Haven at Main

Monarch Medical Center

SYNC Med Center
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Vibe Med Center

District 28

Lanesborough Apartments

Helix at Med Center

Stella at The Medical Center

2750 Holly Hall St, Unit 504, Unit 504

2825 Bellefontaine

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Mezzo Kirby Med Center

Greenbriar Park

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Stadia Med Main
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Broadstone Toscano

Greenbriar Bend

2330 Dorrington St

Kimpton

The Maroneal

Melia Medical Center

2300 Old Spanish Trl, Unit 115

7950 N Stadium Dr, Unit 172, Unit 172

Domain at Kirby

8100 Cambridge St
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The Fountains at Almeda

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Portico Kirby

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Monaco at Main

7315 Brompton Rd

2300 Old Spanish Trl, Unit 1017, Unit 1017

Residences at Gramercy

Ridge Point

2826 S Bartell Dr

Villa Luna Apartments

Texas Medical Center
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Medical Center South, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Medical Center South?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Center South Studio Apartments | $1,281 | $905 | $2,129 |
| Medical Center South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,291 | $620 | $4,581 |
| Medical Center South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,691 | $974 | $5,716 |
| Medical Center South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,161 | $1,125 | $10,000+ |
| Medical Center South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,259 | $1,229 | $1,289 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Huxley at Medical Center | A1- Classic Unit | 1BR,1BA | $620 |
| Residences at the Med | Floor Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Ridge Point | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Scotland Yard | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $767 |
| Weston Medical Center Apartments | A3 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
| Villa Solano Apartments | 1x1C Renovated 670 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| The Daphne Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Harvest Hill Apartments | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $805 |
| 7100 Almeda | One Bedroom/One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $869 |
| Texas Medical Center | A | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elle Collection: Plaza | Plaza_C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| The Elle Collection | Elle_B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Weston Medical Center Apartments | B1 Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Residences at the Med | Floor Plan B | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Vermillion Apartments | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| The Huxley at Medical Center | B1- Classic Unit | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| The Elle Collection: Vie | Vie_A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Harvest Hill Apartments | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| The Daphne Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Ridge Point | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
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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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