Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Medical Center Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (28 Rentals)

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1915 Binz St

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Ardmore Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ardmore Apartments

5902 Ardmore StHouston, TX 77021
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2403 Southmore Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2403 Southmore Blvd

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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Gala at MacGregor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gala at MacGregor

102 Carson CtHouston, TX 77004
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Gehring Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Gehring Place

6218 Gehring StHouston, TX 77021
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1755 Wyndale St

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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 1 Bed unit found at Regency Lofts priced from $821. Stella at The Medical Center has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,008. Here are the most affordable Medical Center apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Regency LoftsA11BR,1BA$821
Stella at The Medical Center1 Bed, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1,008
Park Yellowstone Apartment Homes3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2BA$1,107
Lanesborough ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1,125
Hermann Park LoftsA2Studio,1BA$1,185
Greenbriar BendA1BR,1BA$1,200
Greenbriar ParkA11BR,1BA$1,217
Prospect Street Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath- Small1BR,1BA$1,250
The MaronealA1 1x11BR,1BA$1,272

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Medical Center, TX

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Medical Center area is the $1.20 price per square foot 2611 Riverside Dr Model at 2611 Riverside Dr in the in the Medical Center neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Medical Center apartment is the B2 Model at Regency Lofts starting at $1,725 with a $1.70 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.
2611 Riverside Dr2611 Riverside Dr3BR,3.5BA$1.20
Regency LoftsB22BR,2BA$1.70
Park Yellowstone Apartment Homes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.19
2203 Dorrington St, Unit 4022203 Dorrington St1BR,1.5BA$1.78
Stella at The Medical Center1 Bed, 1 Bath with Garage1BR,1BA$1.71
Villas at Hermann ParkA1R1BR,1BA$1.91
Prospect Street Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath- Small1BR,1BA$1.92
Greenbriar BendA1BR,1BA$1.86
Lanesborough ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.81
2515 Riverside Dr, Unit B2515 Riverside Dr1BR,1BA$1.70

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Lifestyle Ratings

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!

Getting Around the Medical Center Neighborhood in Houston, TX

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

81 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

63 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 $1,272.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Medical Center?

The cheapest apartment in Medical Center is Regency Lofts which is listed at $821, while the average apartment in Medical Center costs $2,597.

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 55 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 $645 which is $1,952 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Medical Center.

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