
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Medical Center Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (51 Rentals)
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2408 Southmore Blvd

2515 Riverside Dr

7100 Almeda

5607 Jackson St

1025 Swanson St

2410 Southmore Blvd

1906 Binz St

2317 Southgate Blvd

2422 Southmore Blvd
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2207 S Braeswood Blvd, Unit 43-H, Unit 43-H

2118 Oakdale St

SYNC Med Center

The Circle at Hermann Park

Lanesborough Apartments

1905 Binz St

District 28

5755 Hermann Park

Greenbriar Park

Hermann Park Lofts
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Stella at The Medical Center

Gehring Place

Villas at Hermann Park

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Verdir at Hermann Park

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The Maroneal

2222 Maroneal St

2300 Old Spanish Trl, Unit 115

2021 Southgate Blvd
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2300 Old Spanish Trl, Unit 1017, Unit 1017

Regency Lofts

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Latitude Med Center

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Adenine

1917 Prospect St

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Riveria Apartments

Southmore Gardens

Gala at MacGregor

2415 Southmore Blvd
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Kingstanding Apartments

2213 S Braeswood Blvd

2211 S Braeswood Blvd

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2207 S Braeswood Blvd

2209 S Braeswood Blvd

2300 Old Spanish Trl

2300 Old Spanish Trl, Unit 1134, Unit 1134

2300 Old Spanish Trl, Unit 1098, Unit 1098

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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 | $1,520 | $1,030 | $2,129 |
| Medical Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,717 | $775 | $4,639 |
| Medical Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,382 | $1,270 | $10,000+ |
| Medical Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,691 | $950 | $6,360 |
| 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 $869. The Circle at Hermann Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,049. 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 | $869 |
| The Circle at Hermann Park | esA5.P8 | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| SYNC Med Center | S1E | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Lanesborough Apartments | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,115 |
| District 28 | A1C | 1BR,1BA | $1,129 |
| 5755 Hermann Park | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,173 |
| Hermann Park Lofts | A2 | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Greenbriar Bend | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Greenbriar Park | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $1,205 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Medical Center, TX
As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Medical Center area is the $1.66 price per square foot B2 Model at Villas at Hermann Park in the in the Hermann Park neighborhood starting from $1,625. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas at Hermann Park | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Park Yellowstone Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.30 |
| The Circle at Hermann Park | esA5 | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Lanesborough Apartments | B | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Stella at The Medical Center | 1 Bed, 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Verdir at Hermann Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| SYNC Med Center | S1E | Studio ,1BA | $1.70 |
| Greenbriar Bend | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| 7100 Almeda | One Bedroom/One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| 2515 Riverside Dr | 2515 Riverside Dr | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
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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 $1,205.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Medical Center?
The cheapest apartment in Medical Center is 7100 Almeda which is listed at $869, while the average apartment in Medical Center costs $2,269.
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 141 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 $927 which is $1,342 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Medical Center.
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