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

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Verdir at Hermann Park
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$1,373 - $4,246
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Verdir at Hermann Park

2380 S MacGregor WayHouston, TX 77021
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property at 1953 Dryden Rd

$1,499 - $4,799

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1953 Dryden Rd

HoustonTX77030
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Elan Med Center
$1,572 - $6,858
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Elan Med Center

7010 StaffordshireHouston, TX 77030
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Latitude Med Center
$1,653 - $8,370
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Latitude Med Center

1850 Old Main StHouston, TX 77030
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Adenine
$1,709 - $2,269
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Adenine

1755 Wyndale StHouston, TX 77030
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Gala at Macgregor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gala at Macgregor

102 Carson CtHouston, TX 77004
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Ardmore Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ardmore Apartments

5902 Ardmore StHouston, TX 77021
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Riveria Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Riveria Apartments

2403 Southmore BlvdHouston, TX 77004
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Southmore Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southmore Gardens

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

Kingstanding Apartments

2128 Oakdale StHouston, TX 77004
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2300 Old Spanish Trl, Unit 1134

2300 Old Spanish Trl
HoustonTX77054
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$1,700

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2300 Old Spanish Trl, Unit 1127

2300 Old Spanish Trl
HoustonTX77054

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The Parklane
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Parklane

1701 Hermann DrHouston, 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gala at MacgregorB1-30%2BR,2BA$609
Lanesborough ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1,080
The MaronealA1 1x11BR,1BA$1,140
Gehring Place at Hermann Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
Greenbriar BendA1BR,1BA$1,200
Park Yellowstone Apartment Homes3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2BA$1,206
The Circle at Hermann ParkesA3.P61BR,1BA$1,213
Villas at Hermann ParkA11BR,1BA$1,230
Stella at The Medical Center1 Bed, 1 Bath B (60% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1,248
7100 AlmedaTwo Bedroom/Two Bathroom2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
SYNC Med CenterB3E2BR,2BA$1.75
Park Yellowstone Apartment Homes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.30
Gala at MacgregorB1-MKT2BR,2BA$1.71
Villas at Hermann ParkB1R2BR,1BA$1.80
7100 AlmedaTwo Bedroom/Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.34
Regency LoftsA11BR,1BA$2.08
Gehring Place at Hermann Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.84
Greenbriar BendA1BR,1BA$1.86
Lanesborough ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.74
The MaronealA1 1x11BR,1BA$1.87

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Houston

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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!

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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