Shaker Heights, OH

Fairhill Gardens Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated May 10, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for Fairhill Gardens Apartments in Shaker Heights? We break down what the lease requires, what coverage actually costs here (~$15/mo), the 4 discounts that may apply, and how the major carriers compare for your zip.

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Renters Insurance at Fairhill Gardens Apartments

We found a few insurance details on the Fairhill Gardens Apartments website. Your lease may have additional requirements — treat these as a starting point.

Lease Requirements

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 Fairhill Gardens Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:

Older Building

Built in 1949 — older plumbing/electrical may increase risk

Open Access

No gated or controlled access — higher theft exposure

Pest Issues

12 mentions in Google reviews

FEMA Flood Zone

Zone X — minimal flood risk

What You'll Likely Pay

$15

Est. Monthly

$177

Est. Annual

$13

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 Fairhill Gardens Apartments based on the rent level and building features.

Personal Property

What your stuff is worth

$25,000 recommended

If you own less

$15,000

If you own more

$40,000

Liability

Covers accidental harm & lawsuits

$100,000 recommended

Standard minimum for most lease requirements in Ohio

How Carriers Compare for This Area

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

Carrier Monthly Annual
Lemonade $7/mo $88/yr
USAA $8/mo $99/yr
State Farm $11/mo $132/yr
Progressive $12/mo $143/yr
Safeco $12/mo $143/yr
Travelers $13/mo $154/yr
Allstate $14/mo $165/yr
Nationwide $14/mo $165/yr
Farmers $15/mo $176/yr
Liberty Mutual $17/mo $198/yr

Discounts You May Qualify For

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

Next Step

See if you can beat $15/mo

4 discounts may apply here. Real quotes show your actual price — estimates can't.

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Safety

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.

Pest Issues Frequent topic
12×
Maintenance Issues Common topic
Slip/Fall Hazards Mentioned

On-Site Security

Property manager on site Covered parking

Natural Hazards & Your Renters Coverage

The seismic picture at Fairhill Gardens Apartments is moderate — damaging earthquakes are uncommon but not unheard of, and standard renters insurance excludes earthquake damage regardless of likelihood. Flood risk is low at this address. The decision worth weighing is whether to add an inexpensive earthquake endorsement or skip it; the rationale for each is below.

Flood damage

FEMA's flood-zone classification for this address is low-risk, which means the federal government doesn't expect significant flooding here under typical conditions. A standard renters policy still excludes flood damage, but a separate flood policy is hard to justify economically when the underlying risk is low. The zone label is below for the record.

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

Damaging earthquakes happen here, but not often — USGS rates the area as moderate seismic hazard. A renters earthquake endorsement is inexpensive (typically under $100 a year) and worth weighing against the value of what's actually in your unit. The math leans toward 'add it' if you have high-value electronics, instruments, or art; 'skip it' for sparse furnishings.

Moderate seismic hazard · ground motion 0.08g

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

NOAA's records put Cuyahoga County squarely in severe-weather territory: roughly 22 severe-weather events a year on average over the past five years. Unlike flood and earthquake, this is the kind of damage a standard renters policy is built for — wind, hail, lightning, and storm-driven water from a damaged roof are all covered. The historical breakdown is below.

High-wind events ~22.0/yr
Hail events ~5.0/yr
Tornado events ~1.0/yr
Flood events ~2.2/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 Cuyahoga County. Counts reflect reported events, not damage amounts.

This is the kind of address where the earthquake endorsement is a personal-preference call, not a clear-cut decision. Renters with valuable possessions usually add it; renters with mostly furniture and a laptop usually skip it.

12850 Fairhill Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120

Shaker Heights

Built 1949 3 stories 73 units
3.3/5 ·53 reviews Google
2 reviews Apt. Finder
$975 – $1,150 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at Fairhill Gardens Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $990 – $1,165
Base Rent $975 – $1,150
Est. Renters Insurance $15/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

These are the additional charges beyond base rent at Fairhill Gardens 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.

$75

Pets Fees

Cat Deposit

Charged per pet.

$400

Cat Rent

Charged per pet.

$40 / mo

Parking Fees

Parking Fee

Max of 32. Charged per vehicle.

$40 / mo

Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what Fairhill Gardens 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 Fairhill Gardens Apartments

Year Built: 1949
Stories: 3 stories
Units: 73
Phone: (888) 994-9117

From the property listing:

Welcome to Fairhill Gardens. The property boasts 73 garden-style suites located in Shaker Heights, just minutes from Shaker Square, Larchmere Blvd. shops & restaurants, and University Circle. We believe the value Fairhill Gardens offers is a central location combined with rent prices that include most utilities and a commitment to genuine customer service. For more information, photos, or to fill out an online application, please visit ! For other AZ management properties in the Fairhill area, also visit !

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Fairhill Gardens Apartments require renters insurance?
We found specific coverage details on the Fairhill Gardens Apartments 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 Fairhill Gardens Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $15/month ($177/year). For context, the statewide average is $13/month, so this building is above average.
What will I actually pay per month at Fairhill Gardens Apartments?
Plan for $990 to $1,165/month all-in. That's base rent ($975 – $1,150), plus roughly $15/month for renters insurance. Most apartment listing sites don't include those last two — so the sticker price can be misleading.
Does Fairhill Gardens Apartments allow pets?
Pet policies at Fairhill Gardens Apartments are handled on a case-by-case basis — contact the leasing office for details.
What floor plans does Fairhill Gardens Apartments offer?
There are 2 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom layouts. Rent ranges from $975 – $1,150. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with Fairhill Gardens Apartments?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with Fairhill Gardens Apartments or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from Fairhill Gardens Apartments. SafeButler is an independent renters insurance comparison platform; the information shown here is compiled from public sources and renter quote data, not from Fairhill Gardens Apartments directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the Fairhill Gardens Apartments leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for Fairhill Gardens Apartments renters?
SafeButler helps renters at Fairhill Gardens 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 Fairhill Gardens Apartments in Shaker Heights, OH, 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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