1218 W Columbia Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
Far North Chicago
Monthly Cost Breakdown at 1218 W Columbia Ave Apartments
The listed rent isn't the whole number. Here's what 1218 W Columbia Ave Apartments actually costs each month once you add required fees and insurance.
Renters Insurance at 1218 W Columbia Ave Apartments
What Affects Your Premium Here
Every building is different. These factors specific to 1218 W Columbia Ave Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:
Open Access
No gated or controlled access — higher theft exposure
FEMA Flood Zone
Zone X — minimal flood risk
FBI UCR
Property crime rate: 3028/100K (92% above national average)
What You'll Likely Pay
$17
Est. Monthly
$198
Est. Annual
$15
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 1218 W Columbia Ave Apartments based on the rent level and building features.
Personal Property
What your stuff is worth
If you own less
$35,000
If you own more
$75,000
Liability
Covers accidental harm & lawsuits
Standard minimum for most lease requirements in Illinois. Cats present minimal liability risk vs dogs.
How Carriers Compare for This Area
Not all carriers price the same zip code equally. Here's how the major options stack up near 1218 W Columbia Ave Apartments:
| Carrier | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Lemonade | $9/mo | $113/yr |
| USAA | $11/mo | $127/yr |
| State Farm | $14/mo | $170/yr |
| Progressive | $15/mo | $184/yr |
| Safeco | $15/mo | $184/yr |
| Travelers | $17/mo | $198/yr |
| Allstate | $18/mo | $212/yr |
| Nationwide | $18/mo | $212/yr |
| Farmers | $19/mo | $226/yr |
| Liberty Mutual | $21/mo | $255/yr |
Discounts You May Qualify For
Next Step
See if you can beat $17/mo
4 discounts may apply here. Real quotes show your actual price — estimates can't.
Property Crime & Theft Risk
Renters insurance pricing is driven by property crime — theft, burglary, and vehicle break-ins — not violent crime. Here's what the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting data shows for Chicago.
Chicago property crime rate
per 100K residents
U.S. avg is 1,578 per 100K
Breakdown per 100K residents
U.S. average
Higher-than-average property crime is why insurance carriers charge more in this zip code — your premium reflects the claims frequency for the area. 1218 W Columbia Ave Apartments also has on-site security features (Covered parking) that insurers recognize with discounts.
Source: FBI UCR Program, Chicago (2024-12 to 2025-11)
On-Site Security
Flood Risk
Standard renters insurance does not cover flood damage. FEMA maps every property into a flood zone — here's what that means for 1218 W Columbia Ave Apartments.
FEMA Zone X (Area Of Minimal Flood Hazard) — Minimal flood risk
Flood insurance optional but inexpensive in this zone.
Flood zone data from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL). Zones can change — verify at FEMA Flood Map Service.
Fees Beyond Rent
These are the additional charges beyond base rent at 1218 W Columbia Ave Apartments. Some are monthly, some are one-time — all of them affect your actual cost of living here.
Pets Fees
Weight limit
Pet Limit
Parking Fees
Garage
Amenities
Community Features
Floor Plan Amenities
Pet Policy
Bringing a pet? Here's what 1218 W Columbia Ave Apartments allows. Standard renters insurance typically covers pet-related incidents, so you usually won't need any add-on coverage for a cat.
About 1218 W Columbia Ave Apartments
From the property listing:
Great living space as well as bedroom space, eat-in kitchen, 1 block to beach, 2 blocks to Loyola campus and Northwestern Shuttle. Quiet block with lots of owner occupied buildings. Nice owner.
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