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Highland Apartments — They're Charging a Lot, Is It Earned?

Highland sits close to ACC Highland, MetroRail, and North Lamar, which makes it a dense pocket for apartment hunters comparing amenities against management quality. The picks below come from resident reviews scored using our methodology, weighing leasing experience, maintenance speed, and how well each property handles problems once you've signed a lease.

Most complexes here sit within walking distance of ACC Highland, the MetroRail line, or North Lamar's restaurants and 99 Ranch Market, so location scores are consistently strong across the area. The real differences show up in how each property handles security, pest issues, and maintenance backlogs once the initial lease-up shine wears off.

11 businesses, scored on rating, review volume, recency, sentiment and listing completeness. How we score › · View on map ›

At a glance

#BusinessScoreRatingFromBest for
1LaRue on Highland784.6 (64)——
2Broadstone North Lamar744.6 (96)——
3Lamar Place Apartments734.2 (108)——
4Fivetwo at Highland734.3 (522)—ACC students, spacious layouts
5Midtown Highline724.2 (53)——
6Revolve684.1 (217)——
7Medina Highlands664 (165)—Budget-conscious commuters near ACC
8Ella Parkside583.3 (173)——
9The Johnny563.5 (56)——
10The Joplin at Crestview Apartments563.5 (74)——
11Highland Flats564.1 (17)——

Ranked picks

1
LaRue on Highland

LaRue on Highland

score 78/100
4.6 from 64 reviews
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Move-in is smooth and well-managed.

2
Broadstone North Lamar

Broadstone North Lamar

score 74/100
4.6 from 96 reviews
offers_online_appointmentshas_onsite_serviceshas_wheelchair_accessible_entrancehas_wheelchair_accessible_parking

Leasing and tour staff earn consistent praise for their knowledge and warmth, and the units themselves are spacious with modern finishes like gas stoves and beverage coolers.

3
Lamar Place Apartments

Lamar Place Apartments

score 73/100
4.2 from 108 reviews
responsive managementwell maintainedquiet communityfriendly staff

Most residents highlight Vikki and the management team's responsiveness, with work orders typically completed within 24 hours and maintenance issues resolved fast.

4
Fivetwo at Highland

Fivetwo at Highland

score 73/100
4.3 from 522 reviews
ACC studentsspacious layoutsresponsive managementfriendly staff

High ceilings and Luis's tours draw people in, but broken access doors and car break-ins are a real tradeoff for the rent charged.

5
Midtown Highline

Midtown Highline

score 72/100
4.2 from 53 reviews
responsive managementwell maintainedclean common areassafe secure

Residents consistently praise responsive maintenance, new appliances, and a welcoming leasing team led by staff like Kayla, Layne, and James.

6
Revolve

Revolve

score 68/100
4.1 from 217 reviews
friendly staffpest problemspoor communicationunresponsive maintenance

Revolve splits sharply: prospective tenants consistently praise the modern spaces, pool, and staff warmth during tours (particularly Janaye and Alexandra).

7
Medina Highlands

Medina Highlands

score 66/100
4 from 165 reviews
Budget-conscious commuters near ACCresponsive managementunresponsive maintenancenoisy neighbors

Walking distance to MetroRail and a responsive team led by Zach and Kaitlyn offset thin walls and add-on fees that push rent higher.

8
Ella Parkside

Ella Parkside

score 58/100
3.3 from 173 reviews
friendly staffunresponsive maintenancepoor communicationslow maintenance

Ella Parkside draws sharp praise for individual leasing staff who go out of their way during tours, but residents report a stark divide between promise and delivery once they move in.

9
The Johnny

The Johnny

score 56/100
3.5 from 56 reviews
unresponsive maintenancepoor communicationnoisy neighborspoor soundproofing

Maintenance workers Brad, Will, and previous leasing staff Tonya earned consistent praise for speed and professionalism, with unit repairs often completed same-day.

10
The Joplin at Crestview Apartments

The Joplin at Crestview Apartments

score 56/100
3.5 from 74 reviews
friendly staffslow maintenancepest problemspoor communication

The complex attracts budget-conscious renters with studio units starting at $869, and the office staff (particularly Jacqueline, Brenda, and Milagros) are consistently praised as kind and attentive.

11
Highland Flats

Highland Flats

score 56/100
4.1 from 17 reviews
responsive managementgood valuequiet communityfriendly staff

Highland Flats draws praise for its Highland location near shops, restaurants, and trails, plus responsive management who handle issues quickly.

Last updated 2026-09-22