Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Medical Center Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (45 Rentals)

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5902 Ardmore St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5902 Ardmore St

5902 Ardmore StHouston, TX 77021
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2403 Southmore Blvd
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2403 Southmore Blvd

2403 Southmore BlvdHouston, TX 77004
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southmore Gardens

2408-2412 Southmore BlvdHouston, TX 77004
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gala at MacGregor

102 Carson CtHouston, TX 77004
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Kingstanding Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Kingstanding Apartments

2128 Oakdale StHouston, TX 77004
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Medical Center, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Medical Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Medical Center area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at 7100 Almeda priced from $972. Verdir at Hermann Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,115. Here are the most affordable Medical Center apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7100 AlmedaOne Bedroom/One Bathroom1BR,1BA$972
Verdir at Hermann ParkA31BR,1BA$1,115
Lanesborough ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1,165
Park Yellowstone Apartment Homes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2BA$1,170
Regency LoftsB12BR,2BA$1,199
Stella at The Medical Center1 Bed, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1,213
SYNC Med CenterS1Studio,1BA$1,237
Life TowerD14BR,4BA$1,259
Greenbriar ParkA1P1BR,1BA$1,260
The MaronealA1 1x11BR,1BA$1,273

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Medical Center, TX

As of October 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Medical Center area is the $1.46 price per square foot Esplanade - A4 Model at The Circle at Hermann Park in the in the Hermann Park neighborhood starting from $1,843. The second greatest value Medical Center apartment is the D Model at Greenbriar Bend starting at $1,500 with a $1.48 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Circle at Hermann ParkEsplanade - A41BR,1BA$1.46
Greenbriar BendD2BR,2BA$1.48
1938-1940 Dryden Rd6 BR6BR,6BA$1.49
Verdir at Hermann ParkA51BR,1BA$1.51
Park Yellowstone Apartment Homes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.20
Regency LoftsB12BR,2BA$1.27
Hermann Park LoftsB1T2BR,2BA$1.84
SYNC Med CenterA1E1BR,1BA$1.88
Lanesborough ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.88
7100 AlmedaOne Bedroom/One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.69

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Houston, Texas. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Medical Center Neighborhood in Houston, TX

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

81 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

63 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,273.

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

The cheapest apartment in Medical Center is 7100 Almeda which is listed at $972, while the average apartment in Medical Center costs $3,912.

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 54 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 $499 which is $3,413 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Medical Center.

Expert Rental Resources

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