Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Medical Center, Houston, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Medical Center
$1,760/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Medical Center is $1,760 per month as of July 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $170 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Medical Center
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Medical Center rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Medical Center, Houston, TX, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Medical Center, Houston, TX
Average rent prices in Medical Center have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Medical Center, Houston, TX
Rent prices in Medical Center vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Medical Center is $1,749. 1-bedroom apartments in Medical Center run $1,582 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,879.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,007 | No Change | 30% | |
1 bedroom | $1,586 | 4% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,040 | 4% | 21% | |
3 bedroom | $2,659 | 22% | 53% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Astrodome | $1,378 | |
Greater Heights | $1,971 | |
Greenway Upper Kirby | $1,754 | |
Midtown | $1,829 | |
The Museum District | $2,211 | |
University Place | $2,643 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,749 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,000 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,007
Last year
30%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,586
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,040
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
21%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,659
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
53%
Astrodome
Average rent
$1,378
Greater Heights
Average rent
$1,971
Greenway Upper Kirby
Average rent
$1,754
Midtown
Average rent
$1,829
The Museum District
Average rent
$2,211
University Place
Average rent
$2,643
Apartments
Average rent
$1,749
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$3,000
The table above reflects average rent prices in Medical Center, Houston, TX, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Medical Center, Houston, TX compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Medical Center and Astrodome by all bedroom counts and property types.
Medical Center
9%lower than the national median
29%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Medical Center, Houston, TX is 28% higher than the median rent in Astrodome, Houston, TX.
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Discover rentals in Medical Center, Houston, TX
5d+ ago
Medical Center apartment for rent in Houston
1000 S Braeswood Blvd #MF1, Houston, TX 77030
2 beds
2 baths
$1,575
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 3
5d+ ago
Medical Center apartment for rent in Houston
2411 Dixie Dr #HPL1, Houston, TX 77021
2 beds
2 baths
$1,685
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 3
5d+ ago
Medical Center apartment for rent in Houston
9 Hermann Museum Circle Dr #296, Houston, TX 77004
3 beds
2 baths
$2,580
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Medical Center condo for rent in Houston
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Condo for rent
2d ago
7010 Staffordshire Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,494–$7,047
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Medical Center apartment for rent in Houston
6 Main St @ Morningside Dr #3083, Houston, TX 77030
1 bed
1 bath
$1,851
Apartment for rent
2d ago
7010 Staffordshire Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,494–$7,047
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Medical Center apartment for rent in Houston
1000 S Braeswood Blvd #MF1, Houston, TX 77030
2 beds
2 baths
$1,575
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 3
5d+ ago
Medical Center apartment for rent in Houston
1 bed
1 bath
$1,299
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 11
2d ago
7777 Greenbriar Dr, Houston, TX 77030
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,302–$1,917
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
5d+ ago
Medical Center apartment for rent in Houston
1000 S Braeswood Blvd #MF1, Houston, TX 77030
2 beds
2 baths
$1,575
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 3
2d ago
7010 Staffordshire Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,494–$7,047
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Medical Center apartment for rent in Houston
9 Hermann Museum Circle Dr #296, Houston, TX 77004
3 beds
2 baths
$2,580
Apartment for rent
2d ago
7010 Staffordshire Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,494–$7,047
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Medical Center apartment for rent in Houston
1000 S Braeswood Blvd #MF1, Houston, TX 77030
2 beds
2 baths
$1,575
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 3
5d+ ago
Medical Center apartment for rent in Houston
1 bed
1 bath
$1,403
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Medical Center apartment for rent in Houston
1 bed
1 bath
$1,299
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 11
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Frequently asked questions for Medical Center, Houston, TX
Quick answers to common questions about the Medical Center rental market.
How much is rent in Medical Center?
The average rent in Medical Center is $1,760 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Medical Center?
Average rent prices in Medical Center have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Medical Center rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Medical Center is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $170 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Medical Center?
To comfortably afford rent in Medical Center, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).