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Stella at The Medical Center

Updated 2026-10-23 · 3,029 reviewed · 204 listed · Scored from 350 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.8(350) 65 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Stella at The Medical Center
Location
Astrodome Area, Houston
Service
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
350
Ranking
#51 in Pet-Friendly Apartments
Best for
budget-conscious renters working or studying in the Medical Center area

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-10-23). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-21.

What We Found

Stella attracts renters seeking affordability near downtown and the Medical Center. Location and price draw praise, as do certain maintenance staff and gym updates. However, persistent security gaps (broken gates, vehicle break-ins, package theft), water outages, billing confusion, and poor communication during disputes undermine the value proposition. Management changes and system updates have not yet resolved these core frustrations.

Praised for
  • fast maintenance response
  • friendly, helpful staff
  • gym amenities
  • affordable rent for location
Watch-outs
  • broken gates unfixed for months
  • maintenance delays and incomplete repairs
  • unresponsive management and billing errors
  • security issues (theft, break-ins)
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Best for: budget-conscious renters working or studying in the Medical Center area
Think twice if: you prioritize property security, responsive billing support, and prompt maintenance; gate and access issues have been widespread

What this Community Does Well

  • affordable rent close to downtown and Medical Center
  • in-unit washer-dryer and garage options
  • gym and pool amenities
  • shuttle service to Texas Medical Center

What to Know Before Signing a Lease

  • Staff members praised by name: Jeremy, Kevin, Veronica, Iva, Britt
  • Recent gym renovations noted as significant upgrade
  • Gate access failures have persisted for months across multiple reports
  • Water outages caused building-wide shutdowns
  • Billing system changes led to double-charging and payment reversals
  • Tires and vehicle break-ins reported multiple times during gate outages
  • Package theft by other residents documented with video evidence

How Residents Rate Management, Maintainance & More

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park mentioned as positive amenity; high volume of noise complaints from dog barking and neighbor issues suggest overcrowding or noise-management gaps

How This Community Compares

  • Rated 3.8 against a 4.13 average across the 133 pet-friendly apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 88% of the businesses in this directory.

What Residents Are Saying

dog parkresponsive staffwelcoming atmospherefast maintenanceproximity to medical centergymspacious apartmentspoolfood truckspet friendly

How We Score Communities

How We Score
Star rating 21
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Ratings by Category

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223
4
11
3
15
2
14
1
87

Common Questions About This Community

Does Stella offer shuttle service?
Yes, the complex provides shuttle service for students and employees going to the Texas Medical Center.
What utilities or fees are included in rent?
Reviewers report unpredictable sewage fees ($70-$150 monthly additions) and water charges that vary; billing practices appear inconsistent. Contact leasing for current terms.

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Last updated 2026-10-23