
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Medical Center Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (163 Rentals)
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3607 Rock Creek Run

The Riley

Torino Villas Apartments

6434 Maverick Oak Dr

Villas of Oak Creste

Valor Hill Apartments

Oaks of Northgate Apartment Homes

The Edge Apartments

Barcelo Apartments
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Spice Creek

Melia

Amber Hill

Leon Trace Apartments

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Woods of Brookhollow

Villas De Santa Fe

Broadstone Colonnade

Knoll Crest

The Hills on Huebner
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Hearthstone

The Ascent

City Crest Apartments

6007 Grissom Rd

The Oaks Apartments At Medical Center

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The Finley

6007 Grissom Rd

Harlan at Med Center

2502 Babcock Rd, Unit Residence at Medical - 1 Bedroom

Walnut Hill
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Hunter's Glen Apartments

Residences at Medical

Hyperion

8655 Datapoint Dr

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Fountainhead

Mission at Medical

6201 Grissom Rd

Apartments 36

Henley Park Apartments

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The Abbey at Medical Center
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Riverstone Apartments

7500 Callaghan Rd, Unit 168A

Forest Oaks

Renata on Fredericksburg

Plaza DeVille

Arcos

4212 Medical Dr, Unit 1414

5003 Taylor Kenton

4119 Medical Dr

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Medical Center, San Antonio, 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 | $809 | $600 | $2,210 |
| Medical Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,013 | $599 | $2,048 |
| Medical Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,309 | $749 | $4,043 |
| Medical Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,643 | $1,136 | $3,499 |
| Medical Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,775 | $1,775 | $1,775 |
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Cheapest Available Medical Center Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Medical Center area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Iris Apartments priced from $579. Station at Elm Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $595. Here are the most affordable Medical Center apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Iris Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $579 |
| Station at Elm Creek | Studio Renovated | Studio,1BA | $595 |
| Torino Villas Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $599 |
| The Riley | S1 | Studio,1BA | $600 |
| Altitude | Studio | Studio,1BA | $605 |
| The Branch at Medical Center | E1-D | Studio,1BA | $616 |
| Villas of Oak Creste | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| Valor Hill Apartments | A | Studio,1BA | $640 |
| The Edge Apartments | E1-0B1B | Studio,1BA | $645 |
| Oaks of Northgate Apartment Homes | A1- VL/LI | 1BR,1BA | $645 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Medical Center, TX
As of May 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Medical Center area is the $0.92 price per square foot F1P Model at City Summit Apartments in the in the Outer Northwest Side neighborhood starting from $1,131. The second greatest value Medical Center apartment is the 2A Model at Songbird starting at $1,285 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Hillcrest 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Summit Apartments | F1P | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| Songbird | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| The Pointe at Babcock | 2x1.5B | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.77 |
| Torino Villas Apartments | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Sundance Apartment Homes | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.87 |
| Hunter's Glen Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Apartments 36 | 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Oak Terrace | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Knoll Crest | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Barcelo Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
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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 $645.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Medical Center?
The cheapest apartment in Medical Center is The Iris Apartments which is listed at $579, while the average apartment in Medical Center costs $1,775.
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 82 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 $136 which is $1,639 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Medical Center.
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