Highland is an area of Austin that grew up around a former mall. Apartments.com describes it as “an area of mid-century homes and a mall” that “has become a community of diverse housing options.”
The mall site is now the ACC Highland campus. The area has a rail stop, Highland station, on the Red Line.
Prices in the area
Apartments.com lists a Highland studio average of about $1,179 per month, as of the date we checked (2026-11-02). That is a market average, not a Centro price. Centro lists “Homes starting at $699,” with 1st floor studios at $729 to $1,114 and 2nd floor studios at $699 to $1,099 per month. Prices change daily; check current pricing.
| Measure | Amount |
|---|---|
| Highland studio average (Apartments.com) | about $1,179 |
| Centro starting price | $699 |
Where Centro fits
Centro is at 824 Camino La Costa in the Highland area, ZIP 78752. Centro states it is 1/2 mile to ACC Highland, 4 miles to UT and 5 miles to downtown. Other nearby places include Mueller.
Read the area page: Highland Austin apartments.
