1400 Wabash Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated Apr 16, 2026

Thinking about renting at 1400 Wabash Apartments in Downtown Chicago? Rent here runs $2,058 – $7,568, and renters insurance adds about $14/mo. Below we break down which carriers are cheapest for this building and what the lease actually requires.

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1400 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

Downtown Chicago

Built 2021 30 stories 299 units
3.5/5 ·67 reviews Google
5/5 ·10 reviews Apt. Finder
$2,058 – $7,568 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at 1400 Wabash Apartments

The listed rent isn't the whole number. Here's what 1400 Wabash Apartments actually costs each month once you add required fees and insurance.

Total Monthly Cost $2,872 – $8,382
Base Rent $2,058 – $7,568
Required Monthly Fees $800
Est. Renters Insurance $14/mo

Renters Insurance at 1400 Wabash Apartments

1400 Wabash Apartments's website asks for at least $100,000 in liability coverage, and you'll need to add the property as an interested party on your policy. any licensed carrier that meets these minimums will be accepted.

Lease Requirements

Liability $100,000
Interested party* Add property to policy
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* An "interested party" is the property management company listed on your insurance policy. It doesn't give them any claim rights — it just means they get notified if your policy lapses, which is how the leasing office verifies you stay insured.

One thing to watch for: when you purchase your policy, most carriers have a field where you add the property as an interested party — skip that step and your proof may get rejected. It takes 30 seconds during checkout. Start a quote to see which carriers handle this automatically.

What Affects Your Premium Here

Every building is different. These factors specific to 1400 Wabash Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:

Controlled Access

Electronic/key fob entry — reduces unauthorized entry risk

Dog-Friendly

Dogs allowed — consider higher liability coverage

FEMA Flood Zone

Zone X — minimal flood risk

FBI UCR

Property crime rate: 3028/100K (92% above national average)

What You'll Likely Pay

$14

Est. Monthly

$173

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 1400 Wabash Apartments based on the rent level and building features.

Personal Property

What your stuff is worth

$40,000 recommended

If you own less

$25,000

If you own more

$60,000

Liability

Covers accidental harm & lawsuits

Lease minimum

What this community requires

$100,000

We recommend

Minimum rarely covers an actual lawsuit

$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 1400 Wabash 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

Controlled access
-3%
Claims-free (if applicable)
-10%
Pay-in-full annual
-7%
Paperless/autopay
-3%
Multi-policy bundle
-10%

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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

3,028

per 100K residents

92% above U.S. avg

U.S. avg is 1,578 per 100K

Breakdown per 100K residents

Burglary
237 / 200
Larceny / theft
2,111 / 1,172
Vehicle theft
680 / 206

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. 1400 Wabash Apartments also has on-site security features (Property manager on site, Concierge, Controlled access, Doorman, Covered parking) that insurers recognize with discounts.

Source: FBI UCR Program, Chicago (2024-12 to 2025-11)

What Residents Are Saying

Based on Google reviews, here are the issues residents mention most often — and the ones that matter when choosing your coverage. Longer bars indicate more frequent discussion.

Maintenance Issues Common topic
Water Damage Mentioned

On-Site Security

Property manager on site Concierge Controlled access Doorman Covered parking

Flood Risk

Standard renters insurance does not cover flood damage. FEMA maps every property into a flood zone — here's what that means for 1400 Wabash 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 1400 Wabash Apartments. Some are monthly, some are one-time — all of them affect your actual cost of living here.

Required Fees

Utility Billing Bundle

Amount for multiple utility services provided in rental homeCharged per unit type.

$130 - $200 / mo

Utility - Electric - Third Party

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

Varies / mo

Renters Liability Insurance - Third Party

Amount for renters liability insurance obtained through resident's provider of choice. Charged per leaseholder. Payable to 3rd Party

Varies / mo

Administrative Fee

Amount to facilitate move-in process for a resident. Chargedper unit.

$500

Application Fee

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

$75

Pets Fees

Pet Fee

We welcome two pets per apartments home. There is a non-refundable pet fee of $450 per pet and pet rent of $30/pet per month. Breed restrictions apply. Please call us for our complete pet policy.

$450

Pet Rent

Max of 2. Monthly amount for authorized pet. Charged per pet

$30 / mo

Parking Fees

Parking Fee

Max of 1. Amount for garage parking space/services. May be subject to availability. Charged per rentable item.

$325 / mo

Addons Fees

Common Area/Clubhouse Rental

Amount to rent a shared common area space, including clubhouse. May be subject to availability. Charged per unit.

$300 / occurence

Cable TV Services

Amount for cable services in rental home. Charged per unit. Payable to 3rd Party

Varies / mo

Situational Fees

Renters Liability Only - Non-Compliance

Amount for not maintaining required Renters Liability PolicyCharged per unit.

$15 / occurence

Access Device - Replacement

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

$20 - $150 / occurence

Returned Payment Fee (NSF)

Amount for returned payment. Charged per unit.

$25 / occurence

Utility - Vacant Processing Fee

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

$50 / occurence

Lease Buy Out

Amount agreed upon by resident to terminate lease early and satisfy lease terms; additional conditions apply. Charged per unit.

200% of base rent / occurence

Insufficient Move-Out Notice Fee

Amount for not providing notice to move-out as required by lease. Charged per unit.

200% of base rent / occurence

Late Fee

Amount for paying after rent due date; per terms of lease. Charged per unit.

Varies / occurrence

Lease Violation

Amount for violation of community policies and/or per lease terms. Charged per unit.

Varies / occurrence

Utility - Vacant Cost Recovery

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

Varies / occurrence

Security Deposit Alternative

Amount for alternate program in lieu of paying a traditionalsecurity deposit. Charged per unit. Payable to 3rd Party

Varies one-time

Amenities

Special Features

Fully-Equipped Fitness Center

Community Features

Maintenance on site 24 Hour Access Pet Play Area Pet Washing Station Key Fob Entry Elevator Lounge Roof Terrace Grill Zen Garden Fitness Center Bicycle Storage Gameroom Gas Range

Floor Plan Amenities

Wi-Fi Washer/Dryer Air Conditioning Heating Tub/Shower Dishwasher Disposal Ice Maker Stainless Steel Appliances Kitchen Microwave Oven Refrigerator Freezer Recreation Room Floor to Ceiling Windows

Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what 1400 Wabash 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 and Dogs Allowed
$30 Monthly Pet Rent
$450 Fee
2 Pet Limit

About 1400 Wabash Apartments

Year Built: 2021
Stories: 30 stories
Units: 299
Phone: (708) 934-0377

From the property listing:

Located in Chicago’s South Loop, 1400 S Wabash is designed with over a decade of experience developing thoughtful buildings and caring communities. We’ve taken everything we’ve learned from our portfolio of properties to create the perfect urban sanctuary.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 1400 Wabash Apartments require renters insurance?
We found specific coverage details on 1400 Wabash Apartments's website — these likely reflect lease requirements, but confirm with the leasing office. 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 1400 Wabash Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $14/month ($173/year). For context, the statewide average is $15/month, so this building is right around average.
What will I actually pay per month at 1400 Wabash Apartments?
Plan for $2,872 to $8,382/month all-in. That's base rent ($2,058 – $7,568), plus $800/month in required fees (trash, utilities, etc.), plus roughly $14/month for renters insurance. Most apartment listing sites don't include those last two — so the sticker price can be misleading.
Does 1400 Wabash Apartments allow pets?
Yes, 1400 Wabash Apartments is pet-friendly. Here are the details: Cats and Dogs Allowed. $30 Monthly Pet Rent. $450 Fee. 2 Pet Limit. 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.
How safe is the area around 1400 Wabash Apartments?
Property crime in Chicago runs noticeably higher than the national average — 3,028 incidents per 100,000 residents versus the U.S. average of 1,578. That's the metric insurance carriers care about most for renters coverage, since property crime (theft, burglary, vehicle break-ins) drives most claims. Burglary specifically is 237/100K here. On the property itself, you'll find property manager on site, concierge, controlled access, doorman — features that can qualify for premium discounts.
What floor plans does 1400 Wabash Apartments offer?
There are 31 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, studio layouts. Rent ranges from $2,058 – $7,568. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.

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