
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Medical Center Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (47 Rentals)
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5607 Jackson St

1025 Swanson St

2422 Southmore Blvd

Lanesborough Apartments

1905 Binz St

The Maroneal

Gehring Place at Hermann Park

The Circle at Hermann Park
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Greenbriar Bend

2118 Oakdale St

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District 28

5622 Chartres St

2306 Addison Rd

Villas at Hermann Park

Stella at The Medical Center

SYNC Med Center
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5755 Hermann Park

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Verdir at Hermann Park

Greenbriar Park

Regency Lofts

Hermann Park Lofts

1953 Dryden Rd

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Elan Med Center

2207 S Braeswood Blvd, Unit 42D

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Latitude Med Center
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Allure Hermann Park at Med Center

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Adenine

The Plaza Museum District

Gala at Macgregor

Ardmore Apartments

Riveria Apartments

Southmore Gardens

2417.5 Southmore Blvd

Kingstanding Apartments
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2213 S Braeswood Blvd

2211 S Braeswood Blvd

Prospect Street Apartments

2207 S Braeswood Blvd

2209 S Braeswood Blvd

2300 Old Spanish Trl, Unit 1134

Spruce Bellafontaine

2300 Old Spanish Trl, Unit 1127

2203 Dorrington St
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The Parklane

1711 Old Spanish Trl
Medical Center, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Medical Center?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Center Studio Apartments | $1,706 | $1,249 | $2,503 |
| Medical Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,817 | $892 | $4,956 |
| Medical Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,383 | $1,250 | $7,633 |
| Medical Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,301 | $975 | $8,370 |
| Medical Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,269 | $1,249 | $1,289 |
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Cheapest Available Medical Center Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Medical Center area of Houston, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Gala at Macgregor priced from $609. Lanesborough Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,080. Here are the most affordable Medical Center apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gala at Macgregor | B1-30% | 2BR,2BA | $609 |
| Lanesborough Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| The Maroneal | A1 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,140 |
| Gehring Place at Hermann Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Greenbriar Bend | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Park Yellowstone Apartment Homes | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $1,206 |
| The Circle at Hermann Park | esA3.P6 | 1BR,1BA | $1,213 |
| Villas at Hermann Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,230 |
| Stella at The Medical Center | 1 Bed, 1 Bath B (60% Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $1,248 |
| 7100 Almeda | Two Bedroom/Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Medical Center, TX
As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Medical Center area is the $1.75 price per square foot B3E Model at SYNC Med Center in the in the Hermann Park neighborhood starting from $2,010. The second greatest value Medical Center apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Park Yellowstone Apartment Homes starting at $1,270 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Medical Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Medical Center apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYNC Med Center | B3E | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| Park Yellowstone Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.30 |
| Gala at Macgregor | B1-MKT | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| Villas at Hermann Park | B1R | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 7100 Almeda | Two Bedroom/Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Regency Lofts | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Gehring Place at Hermann Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Greenbriar Bend | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Lanesborough Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| The Maroneal | A1 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Medical Center Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Medical Center?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Medical Center is under $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Medical Center?
The cheapest apartment in Medical Center is Lanesborough Apartments which is listed at $1,080, while the average apartment in Medical Center costs $2,345.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Medical Center?
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 53 regular apartments in Medical Center 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?
Cheap apartments in Medical Center have an average cost of $944 which is $1,401 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Medical Center.
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