Burnet Flats Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated Apr 04, 2026

Thinking about renting at Burnet Flats Apartments in Midtown Austin? With rent at $1,382 - $3,101 and renters insurance running about $13/mo, we've put together what you need to know before you sign — including which carriers offer the best rates for this building and what your lease actually requires.

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5453 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756

Midtown Austin

Managed by Greystar Built 2014 6 stories 179 units
5/5 ·69 reviews
$1,382 - $3,101 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at Burnet Flats Apartments

The rent you see on a listing isn't the whole story. Between required monthly fees and renters insurance, the real number at Burnet Flats Apartments is higher than the sticker price. Here's the full picture.

Total Monthly Cost $1,466 – $3,185
Base Rent $1,382 – $3,101
Required Monthly Fees $71
Est. Renters Insurance $13/mo

What You Need to Know About Insurance at Burnet Flats Apartments

What Affects Your Premium Here

Every building is different. These factors specific to Burnet Flats 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

$13

Est. Monthly

$160

Est. Annual

$12

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 Burnet Flats Apartments based on the rent level and building features.

Personal Property Coverage

$50,000 recommended
Low: $30,000 High: $75,000

Liability Coverage

$300,000 $300,000

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 Burnet Flats 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 Burnet Flats Apartments tacks on top of base rent. Some are monthly, some are one-time — but they all affect your budget.

Required Fees

Trash Services - Hauling

Amount for shared trash/waste services. Charged per unit.

$15 / mo

Trash Administrative Fee

Amount to manage trash service billing. Charged per unit.

$3 / mo

Utility - Stormwater/Drainage Admin Fee

Amount to manage drainage billing. Charged per unit.

$3 / mo

Pest Control Services

Amount for pest control services. Charged per unit.

$5 / mo

Utility - Electric - Third Party

Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision and consumption... Read More of electric paid to a third party. Charged per unit. Payable to 3rd Party Read Less

Varies / mo

Utility - Water/Wastewater Submeter Admin Fee

Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for water billing services ca... Read Morelculated as a percentage of consumption as allowed by regulation. Charged per unit. Read Less

Varies / mo

Application Fee

Amount to process application, initiate screening, and take ... Read Morea rental home off the market. Charged per applicant. Read Less

$150

Security Deposit (Refundable)

Amount intended to be held through residency that may be app... Read Morelied toward amounts owed at move-out. Refunds processed per application and lease terms. Charged per unit. Read Less

$500

Pets Fees

Pet Deposit (Refundable)

Max of 2. Amount for pet living in rental home. May be asses... Read Moresed per pet or per rental home, based on lease requirements. Refunds processed per lease terms. Charged per pet. Read Less

$200

Pet Fee

Max of 2. Amount to facilitate authorized pet move-in. Charg... Read Moreed per pet. Read Less

$300

Pet Rent

Max of 2. Monthly amount for authorized pet. Charged per pet... Read More. Read Less

$20 / mo

Pet Management - Third Party

Max of 1. Amount for authorized pet registration and screeni... Read Moreng services. Charged per pet. Payable to 3rd Party Read Less

$25 - $30 / yr

Parking Fees

Parking Fee

Max of 1. Amount for electric vehicle space; reserved or pay... Read More-per-use station. May be subject to availability. Charged per vehicle. Payable to 3rd Party Read Less

Varies

Parking Fee

Max of 1. Amount for parking space/services. May be subject ... Read Moreto availability. Charged per rentable item. Read Less

$45 / mo

Electric Vehicle Parking

Parking

Addons Fees

Package Services

Amount for package services. Charged per leaseholder. Payabl... Read Moree to 3rd Party Read Less

$20

Security Deposit Alternative

Amount for alternate program in lieu of paying a traditional... Read More security deposit. Charged per unit. Payable to 3rd Party Read Less

Varies one-time

Situational Fees

Express Move Out

Amount for community to perform rental home cleaning upon mo... Read Moreve-out. Charged per unit. Read Less

$150 - $300

Positive Credit Reporting Services

Amount to send positive payment history to credit reporting ... Read Moreagency(ies); per person. Charged per leaseholder. Payable to 3rd Party Read Less

$4.95 / mo

Utility - Vacant Processing Fee

Amount for failing to transfer utilities into resident name.... Read More Charged per unit. Read Less

$50 / occurence

Intra-Community Transfer Fee

Amount due when transferring to another rental unit within c... Read Moreommunity. Charged per unit. Read Less

$500 / occurence

Access Device - Replacement

Amount to obtain a replacement access device for community; ... Read Morefobs, keys, remotes, access passes. Charged per device. Read Less

$75 / occurence

Access/Lock Change Fee

Amount to change or reprogram access to rental home. Charged... Read More per unit. Read Less

$75 / occurence

Returned Payment Fee (NSF)

Amount for returned payment. Charged per unit.

$75 / occurence

Early Lease Termination/Cancellation

Amount to terminate lease earlier than lease end date; exclu... Read Moredes rent and other charges. Charged per unit. Read Less

200% of base rent / occurence

Reletting Fee

Marketing fee related to early lease termination; excludes r... Read Moreent and other charges. Charged per unit. Read Less

85% of base rent / occurence

Late Fee

Amount for paying after rent due date; per terms of lease. ... Read MoreCharged per unit. Read Less

9.99% of base rent / occurence

Payment Services - Third Party

Amount for using a third party, electronic payment processin... Read Moreg service (i.e. credit card, ACH, etc.). Charged per unit. Payable to 3rd Party Read Less

Varies / occurrence

Legal/Eviction Fees

Amount for legal expenses incurred for lease violations. Cha... Read Morerged per unit. Read Less

Varies / occurrence

Utility - Vacant Cost Recovery

Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for utility usage not transfe... Read Morerred to resident responsibility any time during occupancy. Charged per unit. Read Less

Varies / occurrence

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 Burnet Flats 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: Burnet Flats Apartments has on-site security features (Package service, Controlled access, Property manager on site, Gated, Gated access, Doorman, Package lockers, Sprinklers) that insurers recognize with premium discounts.

On-Site Security

Package service Controlled access Property manager on site Gated Gated access Doorman Package lockers Sprinklers

Amenities

Special Features

9' Ceilings Kitchen Islands Parcel Pending Package Service High Speed Internet Large Closets Programmable Thermostats High Ceilings Resident Lounge WiFi on Sundeck & Business Center Built-In Computer Desks* Entry Stoops* Linen Shelves* Online Rent Payments Pendant and Track Lighting Short Term Lease Boutique Style Pool Cyber Café Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances Bike Racks Efficient Appliances Fitness Studio with Free Weights Outdoor Dining Area with Grills Quartz Countertops in Kitchens and Bathrooms Screened-in Porches* Stone Countertops in Kitchens and Baths W/D Hookup Air Conditioner Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring Nest Programmable Thermostat Bocce Ball Court Controlled Access/ Gated Community Custom Wood Cabinets Skylounge with Downtown Austin Views Spacious Dog Park with Obstacle Course Spruce Lifestyle Services

Community Features

Wi-Fi Maintenance on site 24 Hour Access Recycling Renters Insurance Program Laundry Service Maid Service Online Services Composting Planned Social Activities Pet Play Area Car Charging Station Public Transportation Key Fob Entry Elevator Business Center Clubhouse Lounge Multi Use Room Breakfast/Coffee Concierge Storage Space Disposal Chutes Conference Rooms Roof Terrace Sundeck Grill Fitness Center Pool Study Lounge

Floor Plan Amenities

High Speed Internet Access Wi-Fi Washer/Dryer Washer/Dryer Hookup Air Conditioning Heating Ceiling Fans Smoke Free Double Vanities Tub/Shower Sprinkler System Framed Mirrors Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms) Dishwasher Disposal Ice Maker Granite Countertops Stainless Steel Appliances Pantry Island Kitchen Kitchen Microwave Oven Range Refrigerator Freezer Quartz Countertops Hardwood Floors Carpet Dining Room High Ceilings Office Built-In Bookshelves Views Walk-In Closets Linen Closet Double Pane Windows Window Coverings Balcony Patio Porch

What's Within Reach

Groceries, pharmacies, gyms — the basics you'll want close by. Here's what's in the neighborhood around Burnet Flats Apartments.

Pharmacy

  • CVS Pharmacy 3.9
  • Walgreens Pharmacy 3.1
  • H-E-B Pharmacy 4.0

Hospital

  • Ally Medical Emergency Room - Central Austin 4.9
  • Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin - Emergency 4.1
  • Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas - Emergency 4.1

Gym

  • Orangetheory Fitness 4.6
  • Hyde Park Gym 4.8
  • Shape Method 5.0

Restaurant

  • The Peached Tortilla 4.5
  • Taco Flats-Burnet Road 4.4
  • KHON Thai Kitchen by Seeda 4.5

Park

  • Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park 4.5
  • Brentwood Neighborhood Park 4.6
  • Covert Park at Mount Bonnell 4.7

Bank

  • Bank of America ATM 3.0
  • HEB ATM 4.0

Gas

  • Burnet Food Mart 3.8
  • Taqueria 3 Compadres 4.3
  • ATM (ATM Link, Inc.)

Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what Burnet Flats 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.

  • Other Pets Allowed

About Burnet Flats Apartments

Burnet Flats is not your typical Central Austin apartment community. Downtown and Hill Country views, condo level finishes, unmatched walkability to dining, entertainment and shopping; all make Burnet Flats an outstanding choice for apartment living. Burnet Flats is a beautiful mix of architecture, technology, and convenience. Add your own personal touches and transform your flat into your home. While offering so much more than just a place to live, it is also a self-contained community with easy access to everything Austin has to offer.

Year Built: 2014
Stories: 6
Total Units: 179
Management: Greystar
Phone: (844) 651-1308

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Burnet Flats Apartments require renters insurance?
We didn't find a public insurance requirement for Burnet Flats Apartments, but that doesn't mean there isn't one. Many communities add the requirement during lease signing. It's worth asking the leasing office directly — and even if it's not required, a policy typically runs under $20/month and covers you against theft, fire, and liability.
How much is renters insurance at Burnet Flats Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $13/month ($160/year). Burnet Flats Apartments has security features that qualify for discounts — with those applied, you could pay as little as $12/month. For context, the statewide average is $14/month, so this building is below average.
What will I actually pay per month at Burnet Flats Apartments?
Plan for $1,466 to $3,185/month all-in. That's base rent ($1,382 - $3,101), plus $71/month in required fees (trash, utilities, etc.), plus roughly $13/month for renters insurance. Most apartment listing sites don't include those last two — so the sticker price can be misleading.
Does Burnet Flats Apartments allow pets?
Yes, Burnet Flats Apartments is pet-friendly. Here are the details: Other Pets Allowed. If you have a pet, keep in mind that most renters insurance policies cover pet liability — but you may want to increase your liability limit, especially for larger breeds.
What floor plans does Burnet Flats Apartments offer?
There are 7 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom layouts. Rent ranges from $1,382 - $3,101. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.

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