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Stella at The Medical Center

Updated 2026-08-23 · 3,173 reviewed · 203 listed · Scored from 349 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.8(349) 64 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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What We Found

Stella draws praise for its location near the Medical Center, gym renovations, and individual staff members like Iva, Britt, Jeremy, and Kevin who act responsive and helpful. However, residents consistently report systemic problems: broken gates unfixed for months, repeated car break-ins and tire theft, frequent water outages, maintenance backlogs, roach problems, and leasing office unresponsiveness. Recent management changes and billing errors have compounded frustration, leaving security and basic upkeep serious concerns despite the property's value proposition.

Mixed experiences cluster sharply by year and repair timing. Five-star reviewers praise the gym and staff warmth. One- and two-star reviewers-many with 2-4 year tenures-document gate failures, theft, slow repairs, and management's dismissal of crime and safety. A few note the office "tries" but fails to follow through; others describe retaliation and deliberate inaction. The recurring pattern: good individual staff do not make up for absent building-wide management.

Recent shift: Management changed recently. Some residents note cautious optimism about improvements, but billing errors and persistent gate failures continued under new management, suggesting instability in the transition.

Praised for
  • fast, personable maintenance staff
  • good location near Medical Center and downtown
  • renovated gym
  • reasonable rent for area
  • responsive individual staff members
Watch-outs
  • broken gates left unfixed for months
  • security issues: car break-ins, tire theft, package theft
  • water outages and maintenance delays
  • roach infestation
  • unresponsive leasing office
  • billing errors and hidden fees
  • poor cleanliness of common areas
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Best for: short-term renters prioritizing cost and Medical Center proximity over security
Think twice if: you need reliable security, want gates that work, or expect responsive maintenance within normal timelines

What this Community Does Well

  • convenient location for Medical Center workers and students
  • modern gym renovation
  • range of unit sizes with in-unit washer-dryer

What to Know Before Signing a Lease

  • Staff members Iva, Britt, Jeremy, and Kevin named for fast, helpful service
  • Gym underwent recent renovation
  • Shuttle service for Medical Center and university students available
  • Recurring broken gates left unfixed for months at a time
  • Water outages happen frequently; sometimes lasted full days
  • Car tire theft and break-ins documented multiple times
  • Move-in apartments found uncleaned, not ready on arrival
  • Maintenance marked work orders complete without fixing the actual problem

How Residents Rate Management, Maintainance & More

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park available and praised in reviews, but noisy neighbors and loose security raise pet safety concerns.

How This Community Compares

  • Rated 3.8 against a 4.12 average across the 45 pet-friendly apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 89% of the businesses in this directory.

What Residents Are Saying

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How We Score Communities

How We Score
Star rating 21
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 44
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Ratings by Category

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4
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3
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2
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Common Questions About This Community

Does Stella have any transportation for workers at the Medical Center?
Yes, they offer shuttle service for students and employees in the Texas Medical Center.
Is there a gym on-site?
Yes, the gym was recently renovated and reviewers praise the upgrades.
Can I get a washer and dryer in my apartment?
Yes, in-unit washer-dryer is available in units.

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Last updated 2026-08-23