
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Medical Center Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (40 Rentals)
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5611 Jackson St

1025 Swanson St

2410 Southmore Blvd

2422 Southmore Blvd

2207 S Braeswood Blvd, Unit 43-H, Unit 43-H

Lanesborough Apartments

1905 Binz St
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District 28

Stella at The Medical Center

1906 Binz St

Greenbriar Bend

2118 Oakdale St

2003 McClendon St

Villas at Hermann Park

5755 Hermann Park
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The Circle at Hermann Park

Unit 2058

SYNC Med Center

The Maroneal

Greenbriar Park

6832 Bellgreen Dr
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Verdir at Hermann Park

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Southmore Gardens

Gala at MacGregor

Kingstanding Apartments

2213 S Braeswood Blvd
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Gehring Place

2211 S Braeswood Blvd

Prospect Street Apartments

2207 S Braeswood Blvd

2209 S Braeswood Blvd

2300 Old Spanish Trl, Unit 1134, Unit 1134

2300 Old Spanish Trl, Unit 1098, Unit 1098

2203 Dorrington St
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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 | $1,654 | $1,240 | $3,374 |
| Medical Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,850 | $905 | $5,322 |
| Medical Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,353 | $1,225 | $6,644 |
| Medical Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,011 | $950 | $6,684 |
| Medical Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,306 | $1,229 | $4,400 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at 7100 Almeda priced from $905. Lanesborough Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable Medical Center apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7100 Almeda | One Bedroom/One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
| Lanesborough Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Stella at The Medical Center | 1 Bed, 1 Bath A (60% Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $1,154 |
| Greenbriar Bend | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Villas at Hermann Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,230 |
| District 28 | A2CP | 1BR,1BA | $1,239 |
| Park Yellowstone Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $1,270 |
| Hermann Park Lofts | A2 | Studio,1BA | $1,305 |
| SYNC Med Center | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,310 |
| The Maroneal | A1 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Medical Center, TX
As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Medical Center area is the $1.97 price per square foot D6 Model at The Plaza Museum District in the in the Hermann Park neighborhood starting from $2,544. The second greatest value Medical Center apartment is the B2 Model at Villas at Hermann Park starting at $1,625 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Hermann Park 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plaza Museum District | D6 | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
| Villas at Hermann Park | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Park Yellowstone Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.30 |
| Stella at The Medical Center | 1 Bed, 1 Bath C with Garage | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| The Circle at Hermann Park | arA11 | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Regency Lofts | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| District 28 | A2-1Y | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Greenbriar Bend | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Lanesborough Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| 7100 Almeda | One Bedroom/One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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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 $1,325.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Medical Center?
The cheapest apartment in Medical Center is 7100 Almeda which is listed at $905, 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 66 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 $917 which is $1,428 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Medical Center.
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