Apartments near the Texas Medical Center, in OST–South Union
Six minutes to TMC, close to three universities, and a short trip to Hermann Park, the Museum District, and NRG Stadium.
Habitat at The Medical Center by the numbers
- drive to the Texas Medical Center
- 6 mindrive to the Texas Medical Center
- to TMC on METRO route 87
- 15 minto TMC on METRO route 87
- universities within 13 minutes by car
- 3universities within 13 minutes by car
- drive to Downtown Houston
- 9 mindrive to Downtown Houston
Close to where you learn, work and play
Habitat at The Medical Center puts the Texas Medical Center, three universities, and Houston’s parks and museums within a short drive. For healthcare workers, residents, and students, the hospitals and medical schools of TMC are 6 to 9 minutes away.
Texas Medical Center
One of the largest medical complexes in the world, with dozens of hospitals, schools, and research institutions.
MD Anderson Cancer Center
A leading cancer treatment and research center.
Houston Methodist Hospital
A major academic hospital in the heart of TMC.
Texas Children’s Hospital
A pediatric hospital and research center.
Baylor College of Medicine
A medical school and research campus.
UTHealth Houston
A health science university with medical, nursing, and public health schools.
Three campuses, all close by
Looking for apartments near Texas Southern University, the University of Houston, or Rice University? All three campuses are 10 to 13 minutes from Habitat at The Medical Center by car.
Texas Southern University
Just north of Habitat at The Medical Center, a quick drive up Highway 288.
University of Houston
The main campus, a short drive northeast.
Rice University
Next to Hermann Park and the Museum District.
Easy commutes, with or without a car
METRO route 87
From Yellowstone Blvd at Burkett St, about a 6-minute walk. The quickest bus to the Medical Center.
METRO route 28
Stops at Old Spanish Trail and Del Rio St, at the edge of the property.
By car
Via Holcombe Blvd, with Highway 288 close by for Midtown and Downtown.
| Destination | Distance | By car | By METRO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Medical Center | 2.2 mi | 6 min | 15 min (route 87) |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | 2.1 mi | 7 min | 14 min (route 87) |
| Texas Southern University | 3.5 mi | 10 min | 38 min |
| University of Houston | 3.6 mi | 13 min | 42 min |
| Rice University | 3.3 mi | 10 min | 32 min |
| Downtown Houston | 5.8 mi | 9 min | 59 min |
Parks, museums, and game days nearby
Hermann Park, the Museum District, NRG Stadium, and Midtown are all under 10 minutes from Habitat at The Medical Center by car.
Hermann Park and Houston Zoo
Gardens, trails, the reflection pool, and the Houston Zoo.
Museum District
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and its neighboring museums.
NRG Stadium
Home of the Houston Texans and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Midtown
Restaurants, nightlife, and Midtown Park, just north of the Museum District.
OST–South Union, 77021
Habitat at The Medical Center sits just off Old Spanish Trail in Houston’s South Union area, zip code 77021, east of the Texas Medical Center and southeast of Hermann Park. It’s a residential stretch of the city with quick access to Holcombe Blvd, Highway 288, and the Medical Center, so commutes stay short. For renters comparing apartments in 77021 or near the Medical Center, it offers updated one and two bedroom homes a few minutes from work.
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What area of Houston is the Medical Center in?
The Texas Medical Center sits south of Midtown and the Museum District, next to Hermann Park and Rice University. Habitat at The Medical Center is just east, in OST–South Union.
What neighborhoods are near the Houston Medical Center?
Neighborhoods around the Texas Medical Center include the Museum District, Midtown, and Rice Village. OST–South Union, where Habitat at The Medical Center is, sits just east of TMC, about 6 minutes by car.
How far is Habitat at The Medical Center from TMC?
Habitat at The Medical Center is about 2 miles away, roughly 6 minutes by car or about 15 minutes on METRO route 87.
Is there public transit?
Yes. METRO route 28 stops at Old Spanish Trail and Del Rio St, at the edge of the property. Route 87, from Yellowstone Blvd at Burkett St, reaches the Texas Medical Center in about 15 minutes.
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