Apartments Near the MetCenter in Southeast Austin
Exterior of Carson Crossing Apartments, ~2 miles from the MetCenter in Austin, TX
Austin's Largest Business Park Is Minutes from Your Front Door
Not every major employment hub in Austin has a skyline. The MetCenter, a 550-acre master-planned business park off Ben White Boulevard and Hwy 183 in Southeast Austin, sits quietly between the airport and downtown, housing some of the city's most significant employers across technology, insurance, life sciences, logistics, defense, and more. For renters who work there, the commute from Southeast Austin is one of the shortest in the city. Here's what you need to know about the MetCenter and the RPS Austin communities closest to it.
About the MetCenter
Austin's only master-planned business park, the MetCenter spans 550 acres with 2.1 million square feet of space across 21 buildings, designed to accommodate a variety of users, from hotels, restaurants, and mission-critical facilities to office space ranging from 10,000 to 1.7 million square feet.
The campus is home to a diverse roster of major employers across multiple industries. Notable tenants include Progressive Insurance, GM, CenturyLink, the Texas Department of Insurance, and the VA Austin Clinic. Amazon, AMD, and ERCOT also call the MetCenter home. PPD (Thermo Fisher Scientific) and Arrive Logistics, one of the fastest-growing freight brokerage companies in the country, also operate out of the campus.
The MetCenter is continuing to grow, with a new 486,000 square foot industrial park across five buildings coming in 2026, adding capacity, new tenants, and additional employment to an already dense business corridor.
The campus includes sports courts, an 18-hole disc golf course, running trails, rotating food trucks, and on-site public transportation, making it one of the more self-contained business parks in the Austin area. It's also directly adjacent to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, which means MetCenter employees are in one of the most access-rich corridors in Southeast Austin.
Getting to the MetCenter from Southeast Austin
The MetCenter is centered along Metropolis Drive off Ben White Boulevard (Hwy 71) at Hwy 183 in the 78744 zip code. From any RPS Austin community in Southeast Austin, the drive is straightforward:
Ben White Boulevard (Hwy 71) connects directly to the MetCenter's main corridors from the west and is the fastest route from Cedar Heights, Carson Crossing, and La Cima.
US Highway 183 provides direct north-south access to the campus and is the primary approach from Ivy Heights and communities further south.
Neither route requires downtown navigation, and both are consistent in timing across most hours of the day, a meaningful advantage for shift-based or early morning schedules.
RPS Austin Communities Near the MetCenter
The following five communities are listed in order of proximity to the MetCenter.
Cedar Heights Apartments
3339 Caseybridge Court, Austin, TX 78744
~2 miles from the MetCenter | ~5 min via E Ben White Blvd and Metro Center Drive
Cedar Heights is the closest RPS Austin community to the MetCenter, a brand-new community positioned just off the Hwy 71 and Hwy 183 interchange, practically on the doorstep of the business park. For employees at Progressive, Amazon, AMD, Arrive Logistics, PPD, or any of the MetCenter's other major tenants, the commute is a straight shot down Ben White, under five minutes on most days.
Brand-new one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment homes with a resort-style pool, double pickleball courts, professional fitness center, and fenced pet park.
Carson Crossing Apartments
3335 Caseybridge Court, Austin, TX 78744
~2 miles from the MetCenter | ~5 min via E Ben White Blvd and Metro Center Drive
Income-qualified: 40–60% AMI
Directly across from Cedar Heights and sharing the same proximity advantage, Carson Crossing offers brand-new affordable apartment homes at 40 to 60 percent AMI. For income-qualified renters working at the MetCenter, whether in logistics, insurance, clinical research, or operations, Carson Crossing puts you within two miles of the campus.
New, affordable one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans with a resort-style pool, fitness center, business center, and fenced pet park.
La Cima Apartments
3200 Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX 78744
~3 miles from the MetCenter | ~5–10 min via Montopolis and E Ben White Blvd
Income-qualified: 40–60% AMI
La Cima sits about three miles from the MetCenter in the Montopolis neighborhood, accessible via Montopolis Drive to Ben White in under ten minutes. For income-qualified renters at 40 to 60 percent AMI who work in the business park and want a central, well-connected Southeast Austin location without sitting directly on a major corridor, La Cima offers a strong combination of access and value.
Affordable one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans with a resort-style pool, clubhouse, business center, and pet-friendly policies.
Ivy Heights Apartments
7013 E William Cannon Drive, Austin, TX 78744
~7 miles from the MetCenter | ~15 min via E William Cannon and Hwy 183
Located near the Easton Park master-planned community on E William Cannon Drive, Ivy Heights is about seven miles from the MetCenter via E William Cannon to Hwy 183 north. A clean, straightforward commute for residents who prioritize the lifestyle of the Easton Park corridor alongside proximity to the business park.
Elevated one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment homes with a resort-style pool, fenced pet park with agility course, pet spa with washing station, and select homes with private fenced backyards.
The Prescott Apartments
8200 S Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78745
~9 miles from the MetCenter | ~15–20 min via I-35 and Hwy 71
The Prescott on South Congress is the furthest of the five RPS Austin communities from the MetCenter but offers luxury apartment living in one of South Austin's most vibrant corridors. For MetCenter employees who prioritize lifestyle alongside a manageable commute, The Prescott delivers both.
Upscale one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes with a resort-style pool, professional fitness center, large, fenced pet park, and select homes with private fenced backyards.
Metcenter Proximity at a Glance
Drive times are approximate under standard traffic conditions via E Ben White Blvd and Hwy 183.
FAQs: Apartments Near the MetCenter Austin
What apartments are closest to the MetCenter in Austin?
Cedar Heights and Carson Crossing at 3339 and 3335 Caseybridge Court in Southeast Austin are among the closest apartment communities to the MetCenter, located approximately two miles from the business park via Ben White Boulevard, about a five-minute drive under standard traffic conditions.
What companies are based at the MetCenter in Austin?
The MetCenter is home to a wide range of major employers including Progressive Insurance, Amazon, AMD, ERCOT, the VA Austin Clinic, GM, CenturyLink, PPD (Thermo Fisher Scientific), Arrive Logistics, and the Texas Department of Insurance, among others across technology, insurance, life sciences, logistics, and government sectors.
Are there affordable apartments near the MetCenter?
Yes. Carson Crossing and La Cima are both income-qualified communities at 40 to 60 percent AMI located within two to three miles of the MetCenter in Southeast Austin's 78744 zip code.
Is the MetCenter still growing?
Yes. A new 486,000 square foot industrial park across five buildings is currently planned for the MetCenter campus, with delivery expected in 2026. The expansion will add significant new capacity and employment to the corridor.
What is the best route from Southeast Austin to the MetCenter?
The most direct routes are Ben White Boulevard (Hwy 71) from the west and Hwy 183 from the north or south. Both connect directly to Metropolis Drive and the MetCenter's main campus entrances without requiring downtown navigation.
Find Your Home Near the MetCenter
Whether you work in insurance, logistics, clinical research, technology, or government services, the MetCenter's Southeast Austin location puts it within easy reach of some of the most practical and well-located apartment communities in the city.
Explore availability at Cedar Heights, Carson Crossing, La Cima, Ivy Heights, and The Prescott.
New to Southeast Austin? Our Southeast Austin Neighborhood Guide covers everything from parks and dining to grocery access and commute routes. For a full picture of major employers across the area, visit our Major Employers in South and Southeast Austin Guide.