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5501 La Branch St · Sentral · Built 2026
$1,798 to $4,505
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High Rise Apartments Near the Texas Medical Center for Residents and Staff
We track 4 high rises serving Texas Medical Center staff, and all 4 had specials in October 2026. Starting rents run from $1,635 at Latitude Med Center to $2,525 at Hanover Southampton.
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High Rise Apartments Near the Texas Medical Center: What Goes Wrong
Getting to a TMC shift when Brays Bayou is rising
On a storm night you still have to reach the hospital for your shift, and the drive from a far-off apartment can close before you leave.
Allison put 18 inches of water into campus basements and first floors in 2001, and the outside floodgates now close when Brays Bayou reaches 10 feet. With over 106,000 people working here, close-in units go fast.
Our relocation search ranks towers by walking distance and Red Line access to your hospital, so a storm-day commute is a short walk or one train ride.
Wasted application fees
Fees are non-refundable and charged per applicant. We check credit threshold and income multiple before you apply anywhere.
Specials you cannot compare
Free months, bonuses and 14 or 15-month lease offers look different on paper. We convert each to net effective rent.
Fees that show up late
Parking, pet rent, amenity and valet fees rarely appear in the listing price. We list them before you tour.
Rents and specials · October 2026
How the 4 Towers Compare on Rent and Specials
The Texas Medical Center runs on fixed start dates and long shifts. Residents and fellows need a lease that starts in June or July, nurses need a short commute after a night shift, and researchers often arrive from out of state. We build TMC shortlists around those realities.
Rent and specials comparison
| Building | Class / Rating | Built | Units | Rent range | Current special |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude Med Center1850 Old Main St · Greystar | A+ · 4.0★ | 2018 | Studio–3BR | $1,635–$8,282 | 1 mo free |
| Forme Houston5501 La Branch St · Sentral | A+ · 5.0★ | 2026 | Studio–3BR | $1,798–$4,505 | 2 mo free |
| The Carter4 Chelsea Blvd · Morgan | A+ · 4.4★ | 2015 | 1BR–3BR | $1,974–$6,473 | 1 mo free |
| Hanover Southampton5122 Morningside Dr · Hanover | A+ · 4.9★ | 2015 | 1BR–3BR | $2,525–$10,650 | $2K bonus |
Source: SmartApartmentData, October 2026. Starting rents are usually studios or lower floors. Specials change weekly; we confirm them the day you tour.
Note: Hanover Southampton (Morningside Dr) is in the Rice Village/Southampton area and is presented as TMC-adjacent.
Highest-rated here 2 mo free ★ 5.0 
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2 mo free ★ 5.0 $2K bonus ★ 4.9 Hanover Southampton
5122 Morningside Dr · Hanover · Built 2015
$2,525 to $10,650
Check availability 1 mo free ★ 4.4 The Carter
4 Chelsea Blvd · Morgan · Built 2015
$1,974 to $6,473
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How it works
Sign Before You Arrive in Four Steps
Most renters get a matched shortlist the same business day. See the full process.
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Take the 60-second questionnaire
Budget, move-in date, neighborhoods, bedrooms and your credit situation. That is all we need to start.
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We text you towers whose credit threshold and income multiple you meet, with this week’s rents and concessions.
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We set up tours or send video walk-throughs, and flag floor premiums, parking and pet fees before you go.
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Write “Houston High Rise Apartment Team” on the guest card at your first visit. The building pays our fee when you sign.
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Commutes, Towers and Shift-Work Logistics
Commutes Built Around Shift Work
Latitude Med Center (1850 Old Main St) is the closest tracked tower to the TMC campus, and the Red Line's TMC Transit Center stop connects the medical center to the Museum District, Midtown and Downtown. For staff who finish late, a short walk or a single rail ride beats a highway commute.
Garage parking at TMC institutions is costly and limited, so many staff rent close enough to skip a campus permit. We note each building's own parking fee alongside the commute.
Hanover Southampton (5122 Morningside Dr) sits near Rice Village and suits renters who prefer a quieter residential setting with a short drive to MD Anderson, Houston Methodist or Baylor College of Medicine.
Four TMC Towers Compared
Latitude Med Center (Greystar, 2018) runs from $1,635 to $8,282 with 1 month free, with studios through 3-bedrooms. The Carter (Morgan, 4 Chelsea Blvd, 2015) runs from $1,974 to $6,473 with 1 month free.
Forme Houston (Sentral, 5501 La Branch St) delivered in 2026 with a 5.0-star resident rating, from $1,798 to $4,505, and was offering 2 months free. New buildings like Forme are worth a look for residents who want a fresh unit and lease-up pricing.
Hanover Southampton (2015, 4.9 stars) is the premium choice, from $2,525 to $10,650 with a $2K bonus, and works well for attending physicians and families.
Living Near TMC
Hermann Park sits between TMC and the Museum District, and Rice Village has groceries, restaurants and errands within a short drive. Expect a quieter evening scene than Midtown.
Residency start dates cluster around July 1, so demand peaks in spring. Start your search in April or May. School zoning is Houston ISD; verify by exact address.
Why renters use us
Why Physicians, Nurses and Researchers Use Us
- We plan leases around July 1 residency and fellowship start dates
- We send video tours so you can sign before you arrive
- All 4 tracked TMC towers had specials in October 2026
- We explain offer-letter approval for new hires
- Free to renters: the community pays our fee
Client stories
What Renters Tell Us
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★★★★★
“I was moving from Chicago for a TMC fellowship starting July 1 and could not fly in to tour. They sent video tours of three buildings near the Red Line and I signed at The Carter with a month free.”
★★★★★
“My score is in the low 600s. Instead of applying everywhere, they told me which two buildings would work with a guarantor and I was approved at the first one.”
★★★★★
“We sold our house in Memorial and wanted a two-bedroom with concierge and room for our dog. They compared pet rules and floor premiums across four River Oaks towers for us.”
Questions renters ask
Texas Medical Center Housing Questions
Which high rises are closest to the Texas Medical Center?
We track 4: Latitude Med Center, The Carter, Forme Houston and Hanover Southampton. Latitude Med Center on Old Main Street is the closest to campus.
When should residents sign for a July 1 start?
Start in April or May. Most buildings quote units 30–60 days ahead, so we line up options early and confirm availability as your date approaches.
Which TMC-area towers are running specials?
All 4 were in October 2026: 2 months free at Forme Houston, 1 month free at Latitude Med Center and The Carter, and a $2K bonus at Hanover Southampton.
Will a building accept my residency contract as proof of income?
Many accept a signed offer letter or contract showing salary and start date. Some ask for an extra deposit or a guarantor if you start after move-in. We check each building's policy.
Can I get a lease shorter than 12 months near the medical campus?
Some buildings offer shorter terms at a monthly premium. We confirm current short-term availability and pricing, and furnished options for rotations.
Which Red Line stops serve the hospitals?
Three: Memorial Hermann Hospital/Houston Zoo, Dryden/TMC and the TMC Transit Center, the busiest stations on the Red Line. The line continues north to the Museum District, Midtown and Downtown.
Does the medical campus flood in big storms?
Allison flooded campus basements and first floors with 18 inches of water in 2001, and the outside floodgates now close when Brays Bayou reaches 10 feet. Living within walking distance or on the Red Line keeps your shift commute short when streets flood.
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