Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Average rent in
Medical Center, Houston, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Medical Center
$1,811/mo
15%vs previous year
The average rent in Medical Center is $1,811 per month as of June 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $139 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Medical Center
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Medical Center rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Medical Center, Houston, TX
Average rent prices in Medical Center have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 15% 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 $1,794, whereas a house costs $2,872. 1-bedroom apartments in Medical Center run $1,794 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,921.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,602 |  1% | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $1,794 | 1% | 30% | |
2 bedroom | $2,132 | 2% | 46% | |
3 bedroom | $2,659 | 29% | 50% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Astrodome | $1,505 | |
Greater Heights | $2,036 | |
Greenway Upper Kirby | $1,885 | |
Midtown | $1,869 | |
The Museum District | $2,202 | |
University Place | $3,279 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,794 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,872 | 5% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,602
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,794
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
30%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,132
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
46%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,659
Last 30 days
29%
Last year
50%
Astrodome
Average rent
$1,505
Greater Heights
Average rent
$2,036
Greenway Upper Kirby
Average rent
$1,885
Midtown
Average rent
$1,869
The Museum District
Average rent
$2,202
University Place
Average rent
$3,279
Apartments
Average rent
$1,794
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,872
Last 30 days
5%
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
7%lower than the national median
23%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Medical Center, Houston, TX is 20% higher than the median rent in Astrodome, Houston, TX.
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5d+ ago
Medical Center apartment for rent in Houston
1000 S Braeswood Blvd #MF1, Houston, TX 77030
2 beds
2 baths
$1,575
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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
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Available Apr 3
5d+ ago
Medical Center apartment for rent in Houston
1761 Wyndale St #3091, Houston, TX 77030
2 beds
2 baths
$2,132
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Medical Center apartment for rent in Houston
6 Main St @ Morningside Dr #3084, Houston, TX 77030
2 beds
2 baths
$2,453
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,799
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1h ago
7010 Staffordshire Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,662–$7,386
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5d+ ago
Medical Center apartment for rent in Houston
1 bed
1 bath
$1,299
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 11
3h ago
7777 Greenbriar Dr, Houston, TX 77030
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,344–$2,013
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 16
5d+ ago
Medical Center house for rent in Houston
7016 Staffordshire Blvd #B, Houston, TX 77030
3 beds
3.5 baths
$4,295
House for rent
Available Jun 1
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
5d+ ago
Medical Center apartment for rent in Houston
6400 Bertner Ave #EMC, Houston, TX 77030
1 bed
1 bath
$1,815
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Medical Center apartment for rent in Houston
1 bed
1 bath
$1,576
Apartment for rent
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
1761 Wyndale St #3091, Houston, TX 77030
2 beds
2 baths
$2,132
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,811 per month as of June 13, 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 increased by 15% since last year.
How does Medical Center rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Medical Center is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $139 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 $72,000/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).