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The Wilson Club Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated May 10, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for The Wilson Club Apartments in Chicago? We break down what the lease requires, what coverage actually costs here (~$17/mo), the 5 discounts that may apply, and how the major carriers compare for your zip.

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Renters Insurance at The Wilson Club Apartments

What Affects Your Premium Here

Every building is different. These factors specific to The Wilson Club Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:

Older Building

Built in 1923 — older plumbing/electrical may increase risk

Gated Community

Gated access reduces theft risk — may qualify for security discount

Theft Reports

5 mentions in Google reviews

Package Theft

1 mention in Google reviews

Security System Issues

1 mention of broken gates, cameras, or locks in reviews

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

$206

Est. Annual

$16

With Discounts/mo

$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 The Wilson Club Apartments based on the rent level and building features.

Personal Property

What your stuff is worth

$30,000 recommended

If you own less

$20,000

If you own more

$50,000

Liability

Covers accidental harm & lawsuits

$300,000 recommended

Pool on premises — higher liability recommended for accidents at shared amenities

How Carriers Compare for This Area

Not all carriers price the same zip code equally. Here's how the major options stack up near The Wilson Club Apartments:

Carrier Monthly Annual
Lemonade $9/mo $108/yr
USAA $10/mo $122/yr
State Farm $14/mo $162/yr
Progressive $15/mo $176/yr
Safeco $15/mo $176/yr
Travelers $16/mo $189/yr
Allstate $17/mo $203/yr
Nationwide $17/mo $203/yr
Farmers $18/mo $216/yr
Liberty Mutual $20/mo $243/yr

Discounts You May Qualify For

Gated community
-5%
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. The Wilson Club Apartments also has on-site security features (Gated) 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.

Noise Frequent topic
Theft Common topic
Maintenance Issues Common topic
Water Damage Mentioned
Pest Issues Mentioned
Fire Mentioned
Safety Concerns Mentioned
Package Theft Mentioned
Security System Failures Mentioned

What residents talk about most

Maintenance

A recurring concern in reviews

“Soon enough the leak that they never fixed (despite my requests) got bigger and caused damage to things in my apartment, my packages continued to be stolen.” — Google reviewer
Security

A recurring concern in reviews

“Soon enough the leak that they never fixed (despite my requests) got bigger and caused damage to things in my apartment, my packages continued to be stolen.” — Google reviewer
Noise

A recurring concern in reviews

“Thin walls - I received a noise complaint even though my music is not loud.” — Google reviewer

On-Site Security

Gated

Natural Hazards & Your Renters Coverage

At a moderate-hazard address like The Wilson Club Apartments, the question of whether to add earthquake coverage to a renters policy isn't obvious — endorsements run roughly $50–$150 a year, and the probability of a damaging quake is real but low. Flood risk here is minimal and most other weather damage is already covered. Specifics below.

Flood damage

This address is in one of FEMA's lower flood-risk classifications. Standard renters policies don't cover flood damage anywhere, but in low-risk zones the cost of a separate NFIP policy generally isn't justified by the expected loss. The detail is below mostly for completeness.

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.

Earthquake shaking

The seismic picture is in the middle: damaging earthquakes are uncommon but not negligible. Renters insurance excludes earthquake damage regardless, so the choice is whether the modest cost of an endorsement is worth the modest probability of a payout. The data point below provides the specifics.

Moderate seismic hazard · ground motion 0.06g

Endorsements priced for renters typically run under $100 a year and only cover personal property. Whether it pays back depends on the value of what's in your unit.

Hazard data from USGS National Seismic Hazard Model. The ground-motion figure is the level USGS expects to be exceeded with about 2% probability over a 50-year horizon — the standard reference used in building codes.

Severe weather you'd actually claim for

This is the part of the natural-hazard picture where renters insurance actually pays out. NOAA records around 97 severe-weather events a year in Cook County. Damage to personal property from wind, hail, and storms is covered by a baseline policy — the historical record below is more about understanding what your policy will actually be used for than identifying a coverage gap.

High-wind events ~96.8/yr
Hail events ~18.8/yr
Tornado events ~5.4/yr
Flood events ~23.2/yr

Severe-weather damage to personal belongings is covered without an endorsement on every standard renters policy. The frequency above is part of why carrying the coverage matters here, not a reason to add anything extra.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, annual averages from the past five years for Cook County. Counts reflect reported events, not damage amounts.

Standard renters insurance is enough for most renters here. The earthquake endorsement is worth pricing if you'd find replacing your possessions out-of-pocket painful.

1124 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

North Lakefront

Built 1923 4 stories 76 units
3.3/5 ·20 reviews Google
3/5 ·4 reviews Apt. Finder
From $1,400 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at The Wilson Club Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $1,417
Base Rent $1,400
Est. Renters Insurance $17/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

These are the additional charges beyond base rent at The Wilson Club Apartments. Some are monthly, some are one-time — all of them affect your actual cost of living here.

Required Fees

Application Fee Per Applicant

Charged per applicant.

$85

Administrative Fee

Charged per unit.

$350

Pets Fees

One-Time Pet Fee

Max of 2. Charged per pet.

$350

Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what The Wilson Club Apartments allows. Standard renters insurance typically covers pet-related incidents, so you usually won't need any add-on coverage for a cat.

Pet policies are negotiable.

About The Wilson Club Apartments

Year Built: 1923
Stories: 4 stories
Units: 76
Phone: (224) 408-5065

From the property listing:

Originally built in 1923, The Wilson Club Apartments has been thoughtfully restored and reimagined into 76 beautifully renovated studio residences. Located in the heart of Chicago's historic Uptown neighborhood, the building blends the charm of the city's vibrant past with the comfort and convenience of modern living. Each apartment features sleek, contemporary finishes, including stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, tile backsplashes, soft-close cabinetry, dishwashers, and refrigerators.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Wilson Club Apartments require renters insurance?
We didn't find a public insurance requirement for The Wilson Club 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 The Wilson Club Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $17/month ($206/year). The Wilson Club Apartments has security features that qualify for discounts — with those applied, you could pay as little as $16/month. For context, the statewide average is $15/month, so this building is above average.
What will I actually pay per month at The Wilson Club Apartments?
Plan for about $1,417/month all-in. That's base rent (From $1,400), plus roughly $17/month for renters insurance. Most apartment listing sites don't include those last two — so the sticker price can be misleading.
Does The Wilson Club Apartments allow pets?
Pet policies at The Wilson Club Apartments are handled on a case-by-case basis — contact the leasing office for details.
How safe is the area around The Wilson Club 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 gated — features that can qualify for premium discounts.
What floor plans does The Wilson Club Apartments offer?
There is 1 floor plan available, a studio layout. Rent ranges from From $1,400. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with The Wilson Club Apartments?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with The Wilson Club Apartments or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from The Wilson Club Apartments. SafeButler is an independent renters insurance comparison platform; the information shown here is compiled from public sources and renter quote data, not from The Wilson Club Apartments directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the The Wilson Club Apartments leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for The Wilson Club Apartments renters?
SafeButler helps renters at The Wilson Club Apartments compare renters insurance options for their lease. On this page, renters can find lease-required coverage minimums where available, an estimated monthly premium for this address, the property's risk profile (crime and flood zone), and any discounts that apply to the building — then compare carriers side by side to find appropriate coverage levels. For renters at The Wilson Club Apartments in Chicago, IL, SafeButler can compare price, coverage, deductible options, and any lease-required coverage minimums in a single flow. SafeButler may show quotes from carriers such as Lemonade and Liberty Mutual where available. SafeButler does not sell insurance directly and is not tied to one insurance company, so renters can choose the option that best fits their needs.

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