Medical Center

Center for Medical Students and Professionals in Houston
The Medical Center neighborhood in Houston boasts numerous top-tier medical facilities, such as Houston Methodist Hospital and Texas Children's Hospital, where most of the residents work, and many esteemed educational institutions like Rice and Texas Southern universities, where many residents attend undergraduate and graduate classes. There are also cultural attractions like the Museum of Fine Arts, NRG Stadium, and the Houston Zoo that give the residents an escape from the hospital scene.

From casual eateries to upscale dining options and safe green spaces, such as Hermann Park, there is plenty to discover outside work and school. Medical Center is also renowned for its outstanding schools, including DeBakey High School for Health Professions and Baylor College of Medicine, making this area a great motivator to meet people with similar interests and grow your network.
What Medical Center Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
7.0
value
7.0
amenities
8.0
social
6.0
management
7.0
Median rents in Medical Center
Studio
$
1,220
1 Bedroom
$
1,560
2 Bedroom
$
1,800

Living in
Medical Center

Outstanding Hospitals and Medical Schools
Safe Area
Walkable to Groceries
Hermann Park
Houston Zoo
Nearby NRG Stadium and NRG Center
Rice University
Texas Southern University
Medical Center — 8.9/10 Rating (based on 8 neighborhood reviews)
Because it’s in the medical center, many people around here are healthcare workers so it’s a nice, safe neighborhood. You will hear the ambulances driving through very often which is one downside. It’s right next to the bayou and Herman park so there’s nice walking/running trails.
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10
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Vantage Med Center
There are a lot of medical students and personnel that live in the complex, so it's not unsafe, but there have been reported shootings around the area and within the complex in the past year. The complex is close to many grocery stores and there are busy streets, but there is not too much traffic in the mornings. A lot of traffic on the way home.
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7
/10
Neighborhood Rating
The Lanesborough
The neighborhood is 100% familiar. You'll need to drive around 10-15 mins to get to restaurants or bars.
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10
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Greenbriar Apartments
Quiet neighbourhood. Walking distance to Rice Village.
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9
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Greenbriar Apartments
It is in a pretty safe area I would say; walking distance to Hermann park-- it's literally our backyard! The zoo is a 5 minute walk. You do have to drive to find places to eat...not far, but still around a 8 or 10-minute drive!
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8
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Vantage Med Center
The med center is a nice place to live! Hermann Park is super fun and there’s good stuff nearby in Midtown and Montrose and Rice Village and Upper Kirby.
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9
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Modera Flats
Med center is close to Montrose, Hermann Park, West U, Bellaire, and campus itself.
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9
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Modera Flats
About as good as it gets in the TMC. People here are fine, but they don't know how to take out their own garbage or pick up after their dogs. Safety is comparatively swell. Close to Rice Village which is nice.
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9
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Greenbriar Park


Getting to Know
Medical Center

Neighborhood Boundaries
East to West Boundaries: Almeda Rd to Main St
North to South Boundaries: Hermann Park to Old Spanish Trail
dining
Godo’s Bakery & Restaurant
RG Grill
The French Corner
grocery
Kroger
convenience
CVS Pharmacy
Walgreens
Walgreens
parks
Gus and Lyndall Wortham Park
coffee
Al Vetro Coffee & Espresso Bar
Starbucks
bus
004/041/068 (bus)
004/292/298 (bus)
011 (bus)
028 (bus)
084 (bus)
rail
700 (light rail)

Best Apartments
in Medical Center


1 Bed $1,759
2 Beds $2,669
3 Beds $3,889

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Studio $1,510
1 Bed $1,552
2 Beds $2,497

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1 Bed $1,152
2 Beds $1,152

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1 Bed $2,045
2 Beds $2,453

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Studio $2,375
1 Bed $2,680
2 Beds $4,020

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1 Bed $2,686
2 Beds $3,649

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