2832 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78702
East Austin
Monthly Cost Breakdown at MLK Highline Apartments
The rent you see on a listing isn't the whole story. Between required monthly fees and renters insurance, the real number at MLK Highline Apartments is higher than the sticker price. Here's the full picture.
What You Need to Know About Insurance at MLK Highline Apartments
What Affects Your Premium Here
Every building is different. These factors specific to MLK Highline Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:
Gated Community
Gated access reduces theft risk — may qualify for security discount
Controlled Access
Electronic/key fob entry — reduces unauthorized entry risk
NeighborhoodScout
Safer than only 1% of US cities
What You'll Likely Pay
$12
Est. Monthly
$147
Est. Annual
$11
With Discounts/mo
$14
State Avg/mo
How Much Coverage Makes Sense
Renters insurance has two main pieces: personal property coverage, which pays to replace your belongings if they're stolen or damaged (think furniture, electronics, clothes), and liability coverage, which protects you if someone gets hurt in your unit or you accidentally damage someone else's property. Here's what we'd recommend for MLK Highline Apartments based on the rent level and building features.
Personal Property Coverage
Liability Coverage
Dog-friendly community — higher liability recommended for pet-related incidents
How Carriers Compare for This Area
Not all carriers price the same zip code equally. Here's how the major options stack up near MLK Highline Apartments:
| Carrier | Est. Monthly | Est. Annual | Tier | Digital |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemonade | $8 | $96 | budget | Yes |
| USAA | $9 | $108 | budget | — |
| State Farm | $12 | $144 | mid | — |
| Progressive | $13 | $156 | mid | Yes |
| Safeco | $13 | $156 | mid | — |
| Travelers | $14 | $168 | mid | — |
| Allstate | $15 | $180 | mid | — |
| Nationwide | $15 | $180 | mid | — |
| Farmers | $16 | $192 | premium | — |
| Liberty Mutual | $18 | $216 | premium | — |
Discounts You May Qualify For
Gated community
Up to 5% off
Controlled access
Up to 3% off
Sprinkler system
Up to 5% off
Claims-free (if applicable)
Up to 10% off
Pay-in-full annual
Up to 7% off
Paperless/autopay
Up to 3% off
Multi-policy bundle
Up to 10% off
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Fees Beyond Rent
These are the extra charges MLK Highline Apartments tacks on top of base rent. Some are monthly, some are one-time — but they all affect your budget.
Required Fees
Application Fee Per Applicant
Charged per applicant.
Administrative Fee
Charged per unit.
Pets Fees
Pet Deposit
Max of 2. Charged per pet.
One-Time Pet Fee
Max of 2. Charged per pet.
Monthly Pet Fee
Max of 2. Charged per pet.
Parking Fees
Parking Fee
Max of 1. Charged per vehicle.
Surface Lot
Free open parking in garage, reserved spaces available $100/... Read Moremonth. Read Less
Garage Lot
Free open parking in garage, reserved spaces available $100/... Read Moremonth. Read Less
Safety & Security
The neighborhood around your apartment directly affects your renters insurance rate — carriers charge more in higher-crime zip codes and less where theft and property damage are rare. Here's what the data says about the area around MLK Highline Apartments.
1%
Austin overall is safer than only 1% of U.S. cities
This is a city-wide stat — your actual neighborhood may differ. The good news: MLK Highline Apartments has on-site security features (Controlled access, Property manager on site, Gated, Sprinklers, Covered parking) that insurers recognize with premium discounts.
On-Site Security
Amenities
Special Features
Community Features
Floor Plan Amenities
What's Within Reach
Groceries, pharmacies, gyms — the basics you'll want close by. Here's what's in the neighborhood around MLK Highline Apartments.
Grocery
- Whole Foods Market 4.3
- Sky Market 4.9
- MLK Food Store 4.5
Pharmacy
- CVS Pharmacy 3.8
- East Austin Medicine Shop 4.3
- Capsule 4.6
Hospital
- Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas - Emergency 4.1
- St. David's Medical Center Emergency Room 4.0
- Austin Emergency Center: Mueller Emergency Room 4.7
Gym
- SoLa CrossFit 4.8
- Orangetheory Fitness 4.7
- 24 Hour Fitness 4.0
Restaurant
- Pita Fusion 4.5
- Rose Gose 4.7
- El Coqui 4.7
Park
- Rosewood Neighborhood Park 4.4
- Patterson Neighborhood Park 4.5
- Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center 3.8
Bank
- Wells Fargo Bank 2.5
- ATM (ATM Link, Inc.)
- Chase Bank 2.4
Gas
- Shell 3.4
- Shell 4.4
- Exxon 3.8
Pet Policy
Bringing a pet? Here's what MLK Highline Apartments allows — and keep in mind, if you have a dog, most insurance advisors recommend bumping your liability coverage to at least $300,000. Standard renters policies cover pet-related incidents, but the default $100,000 limit may not be enough if something happens.
Cats Allowed
- $300 Deposit
- $20 Monthly Pet Rent
- $300 Fee
- 30 lb Weight Limit
- 2 Pet Limit
- 50 lb Weight Limit
About MLK Highline Apartments
MLK Highline offers irresistible luxury apartments in East Austin, one mile from downtown Austin and The University of Texas. MLK Highline is within walking distance to Houndstooth Coffee, MLK MetroRail Station, Boggy Creek Greenbelt Trail, and the St. David's Foundation Community Garden. Our floor plans feature spacious studios, 1 bedroom, and 2 bedroom apartments in Austin, TX designed with you in mind. Join our pet-friendly Austin community and enjoy perks, including garage parking, work-from-home lounges, a rooftop deck, high-quality stainless steel appliances, and gorgeous views of downtown Austin.
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