Medical Center area · Hermann Park · Kirby

Furnished Apartments near the Houston Medical Center

Starting a residency, a research post or a new role near the Texas Medical Center? We place professionals, residents, fellows, researchers and relocating staff in furnished apartments close to the Medical Center area, with utilities and Wi-Fi arranged so you can focus on the new job from day one. You can also compare our Houston furnished apartments in other neighborhoods.

Why Professionals Choose the Medical Center Area

The Texas Medical Center is one of the largest concentrations of hospitals, universities and research institutions in the world, and thousands of people start work there every year. Many arrive before they know which neighborhood they want to live in long-term. A furnished apartment nearby gives you a short, predictable commute during the first months of a demanding schedule, and time to learn the city before signing a long lease.

  • Shorter commutes for early shifts, on-call nights and lab schedules
  • Buildings near Hermann Park, Kirby Drive, Holcombe Boulevard and Almeda Road
  • METRORail Red Line access through the Medical Center and Museum District
  • Rice Village, West University and the Museum District close by
  • Room to settle in before choosing a permanent neighborhood

Our Furnished Apartments near the Medical Center

These are the communities where we currently place guests working near the Medical Center area. Availability changes, so send us your dates and your campus or building and we will suggest the best matches.

Residences at Gramercy

On Gramercy Street near West University, a quick drive to the Medical Center area.

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Stella at the Medical Center

On Almeda Road just south of the Medical Center area, suited to longer assignments.

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Domain at Kirby

On Old Spanish Trail near Kirby Drive, convenient to the Medical Center area and NRG Park.

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Kimpton (formerly Kirby Place)

On Kirby Drive, a short drive from the Medical Center area and Rice Village.

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Villas at Hermann Park

On Almeda Road near Hermann Park and the Museum District.

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Adenine Apartments

On Wyndale Street near Kirby Drive, good for professionals on longer assignments.

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Vantage Medical Center

On Holcombe Boulevard near Hermann Park and the Medical Center area.

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Maroneal

On Maroneal Street near Holcombe Boulevard, close to the Medical Center area.

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For a practical look at routines, commuting and neighborhoods, read our guide to working near the Houston Medical Center.

Institutions, Business Districts and Destinations

Beyond the hospitals, the Medical Center area includes medical schools, nursing and public-health programs, and research institutes, with Rice University directly to the north-west. Hermann Park, the Houston Zoo and the Museum District border the area, and NRG Park lies to the south along Kirby Drive and the South Loop. Downtown, Midtown and Greenway Plaza are all reachable within a reasonable drive or train ride.

Shopping and Dining

Rice Village has restaurants, cafes and shops a few minutes from most of our buildings, and Kirby Drive adds grocery stores, pharmacies and quick meals for busy schedules. The Museum District and Midtown have more dining options, and Hermann Park is a favorite for runs and weekend walks.

Freeways and Getting Around

SH-288 runs along the east side of the Medical Center area, the South Loop (I-610) to the south, and US-59/I-69 to the north. The METRORail Red Line runs along Fannin and Main Street through the area toward Midtown and Downtown. Campus parking can be limited or costly, so many guests compare the train, shuttles and driving before choosing a building.

Who These Apartments Suit

  • Residents, fellows and interns starting a program
  • Researchers, postdocs and visiting faculty
  • Physicians, nurses and allied-health professionals relocating to Houston
  • Administrative, IT and operations staff on project or contract work
  • Employers placing new hires near the Medical Center area

If you are planning a family visit, include your dates and the part of the Medical Center area you will be visiting when you contact us.

Apartment Features, Stay Length and Parking

What comes with the apartment

Apartments are set up for everyday living: furniture for the living, dining and sleeping areas, a full kitchen with cookware and dishes, bed linens and towels, and housewares. Utilities and Wi-Fi are included in your quote, per booking terms. Every apartment has an in-unit washer and dryer, parking is free in a shared gated garage, and non-aggressive pets are allowed. We confirm the exact package for your apartment in writing before you commit.

Stay length

Stays are flexible. Guests in the Medical Center area book anything from shorter project stays to month-to-month and multi-month stays, and extensions are usually possible when the apartment is available. Share your move-in date and expected length and we will match apartments to those dates. For open-ended plans, see how month-to-month furnished apartments in Houston work.

Parking

Parking at your apartment is free in a shared gated garage, separate from any campus parking. We confirm your parking space with your quote.

Medical Center Area Furnished Apartment FAQ

Can I book around a residency or fellowship start date?

Yes. Send your program start date and expected length as early as possible, and we will match apartments to those dates, subject to availability.

How close are the apartments to the Medical Center?

Our buildings are in neighborhoods around the Medical Center area, including Kirby Drive, Holcombe Boulevard, Almeda Road and near Hermann Park. Commute times depend on your campus and schedule, so we help you compare options.

Are utilities and Wi-Fi included?

Yes, they are included in your quote when an apartment is confirmed, per booking terms.

Can my employer handle the booking?

Yes. We can work with employers and coordinate invoicing. See our corporate housing services.

Check Availability near the Medical Center

Tell us your start date, stay length, apartment size and campus, and we will send furnished apartments near the Medical Center area that fit. You can also email reservations@houston-corporate-housing.com.

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