Stella at The Medical Center
7009 Almeda Rd,
Houston, TX 77054
$1,019 - $2,206 | 1-2 Beds
A relatively young institution, UT Health forms a major component of Houston’s Texas medical Center, widely recognized as the largest medical center on the planet. The facilities are nationally ranked in research and primary care. Of the approximately 5,000 students enrolled, around 1,200 are nursing students, 1,300 are public health students, and 1,000 are medical students, with significant enrollment in the School of Dentistry and various biomedical science programs. UT Health’s location in the Texas Medical Center section of Houston is surrounded by a diverse blend of urban amenities. Apart from the neighboring hospitals and treatment centers, the Houston Zoo is the most dominant landmark in the area, with the Museum District right on the other side. Rice University is practically next door, and the Rice Village complex of shops and restaurants is a popular local hangout. Several of the local neighborhoods contain apartments, houses, and condos within a short walk of the Medical Center, although rental rates vary dramatically.
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Houston, TX is $1,076 for a studio, $1,198 for one bedroom, $1,504 for two bedrooms, and $1,859 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Houston has increased by 0.2% in the past year.
Studio
529 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,076/month
Average Rent
1 BR
723 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,198/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,049 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,504/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,360 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,859/month
Average Rent
Somewhat Walkable
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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Some Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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