
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Medical Center Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (130 Rentals)
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Valor Hill Apartments

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Mission at Medical

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Spice Creek

Melia

Leon Trace Apartments

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The Finley

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The Oaks at Medical Center

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Fountainhead

The Ascent

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The Lila at Oakgate

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The Abbey at Medical Center

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6007 Grissom Rd

Harlan at Med Center
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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 | $852 | $609 | $1,799 |
| Medical Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,019 | $649 | $1,865 |
| Medical Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,327 | $789 | $3,799 |
| Medical Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,675 | $1,136 | $3,547 |
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There are currently 130 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Medical Center Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX.
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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 Studio unit found at The Riley priced from $550. 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 Riley | S1 | Studio,1BA | $550 |
| Station at Elm Creek | Studio Renovated | Studio,1BA | $595 |
| 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 |
| Windbury Apartments | The Ayers | 1BR,1BA | $643 |
| The Edge Apartments | E1-0B1B | Studio,1BA | $645 |
| Torino Villas Apartments | A1 1/1-Reno | 1BR,1BA | $649 |
| Barcelo Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Medical Center, TX
As of March 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Medical Center area is the $0.83 price per square foot F1P Model at City Summit Apartments in the in the Outer Northwest Side neighborhood starting from $1,016. The second greatest value Medical Center apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Amber Hill starting at $1,195 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Shadow Mist 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 | $0.83 |
| Amber Hill | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.10 |
| The Pointe at Babcock | 2x1.5B | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.81 |
| Spice Creek | Cayenne Pepper | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| The Iris Apartments | 1x1 A | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Melia | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Plaza DeVille | Mountain Laurel | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Oaks of Northgate Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Barcelo Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| The Riley | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.14 |
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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 $650.
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 $29,668.
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 114 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 $144 which is $29,524 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Medical Center.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

A Texas Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in San Antonio
Written by: Rhonda R Fletcher
I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for San Antonio, Texas. Welcome to San Antone', the smallest big city in Texas. San Antonio has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.

Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Antonio
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Hi, I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert and your guide to places to live around San Antonio colleges and universities. San Antonio, Texas, is one of the most dynamic cities in the Southwest.

Live and Work: Best San Antonio Neighborhoods for Rent by Employer
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Hello, I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for San Antonio, Texas. San Antonio has always been a major part of my life. I'm glad to share my thoughts with you.

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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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