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Cortland on Cherry Creek Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated May 10, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for Cortland on Cherry Creek Apartments in Denver? We break down what the lease requires, what coverage actually costs here (~$16/mo), the 4 discounts that may apply, and how the major carriers compare for your zip.

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Renters Insurance at Cortland on Cherry Creek Apartments

What Affects Your Premium Here

Every building is different. These factors specific to Cortland on Cherry Creek 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: 4249/100K (169% above national average)

What You'll Likely Pay

$16

Est. Monthly

$189

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 Cortland on Cherry Creek 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 Cortland on Cherry Creek Apartments:

Carrier Monthly Annual
Lemonade $9/mo $103/yr
USAA $10/mo $116/yr
State Farm $13/mo $154/yr
Progressive $14/mo $167/yr
Safeco $14/mo $167/yr
Travelers $15/mo $180/yr
Allstate $16/mo $193/yr
Nationwide $16/mo $193/yr
Farmers $17/mo $206/yr
Liberty Mutual $19/mo $231/yr

Discounts You May Qualify For

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 Denver.

Denver property crime rate

4,249

per 100K residents

169% above U.S. avg

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

Breakdown per 100K residents

Burglary
608 / 200
Larceny / theft
2,839 / 1,172
Vehicle theft
802 / 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. Cortland on Cherry Creek Apartments also has on-site security features (Package service, Property manager on site, Covered parking) that insurers recognize with discounts.

Source: FBI UCR Program, Denver (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

What residents talk about most

Maintenance

Consistently positive in reviews

“Lived here for a few years and it is very quiet and clean but the maintenance team is top notch.” — Google reviewer

On-Site Security

Package service Property manager on site Covered parking

Natural Hazards & Your Renters Coverage

At a moderate-hazard address like Cortland on Cherry Creek 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

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 0.11g

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 severe-weather record for Denver County is on the calmer end of the national distribution — modest activity across most categories. Whatever does happen, your renters policy already covers it (wind, hail, lightning damage to your possessions). The five-year averages are below.

High-wind events ~3.6/yr
Hail events ~16.0/yr
Tornado events ~0.4/yr
Flood events ~1.2/yr

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, annual averages from the past five years for Denver 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.

2234 S Trenton Way, Denver, CO 80231

Cherry Creek South

Managed by Cortland Built 1996 3 stories 384 units
4.4/5 ·513 reviews Google
4/5 ·136 reviews Apt. Finder
$1,549 – $2,537 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at Cortland on Cherry Creek Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $1,625 – $2,613
Base Rent $1,549 – $2,537
Required Monthly Fees $60
Est. Renters Insurance $16/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

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

Required Fees

Liability Only Protection

Liability Only Protection: $15 due monthly Charged per unit.

$15 / mo

Application Fee (per applicant)

Application Fee: $23 due at application Charged per applican t.

$23

Refundable 50% of Security Deposit

Refundable 50% of Security Deposit: $375 deposit due at appl ication Charged per unit.

$375

Administration Fee (per household)

Administration Fee: $225 due at move-in Charged per unit.

$225

Pets Fees

Pet Deposit - At move-in

Pet Deposit: Multiple pricing tiers Charged per pet.

$300

Monthly Pet Charge - 1 - Monthly

Monthly Pet Charge - 1: Multiple pricing tiers Charged per p et.

$35 / mo

Parking Fees

Garage

Garage: $125 due monthly Charged per vehicle.

$125 / mo

Reserved Parking

Reserved Parking: $35 due monthly Charged per vehicle.

$35 / mo

Garage Lot

Private Detached Garages w/ Remote Access.

Optional Add-On Fees

Vehicle

Vehicle: $0 due monthly Charged per unit.

N/A / mo

Situational Fees

Late Rent Fee

Late Rent Fee: 5% of rent due at late rent. Charged per unit

Varies / occurrence

Pet Policy

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

Cats Allowed
$300 Deposit
$35 Monthly Pet Rent
80 lb Weight Limit
2 Pet Limit

About Cortland on Cherry Creek Apartments

Year Built: 1996
Stories: 3 stories
Units: 384
Management: Cortland
Phone: (720) 807-7217

From the property listing:

Our True Price Guarantee: What you see is the rent you pay. No hidden fees. No surprises. Just one simple, all-in price you can trust. A short drive from Downtown Denver and major employers like Comcast and SAS Health Services, our apartments near Denver Tech Center offer a world of opportunity – just outside the heart of the city. Upscale comforts like gas fireplaces and designer features like granite countertops will make you proud to call any of our one, two, and three-bedroom apartments in Cherry Creek, CO home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cortland on Cherry Creek Apartments require renters insurance?
We didn't find a public insurance requirement for Cortland on Cherry Creek 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 Cortland on Cherry Creek Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $16/month ($189/year). For context, the statewide average is $15/month, so this building is right around average.
What will I actually pay per month at Cortland on Cherry Creek Apartments?
Plan for $1,625 to $2,613/month all-in. That's base rent ($1,549 – $2,537), plus $60/month in required fees (trash, utilities, etc.), plus roughly $16/month for renters insurance. Most apartment listing sites don't include those last two — so the sticker price can be misleading.
Does Cortland on Cherry Creek Apartments allow pets?
Yes, Cortland on Cherry Creek Apartments is pet-friendly. Here are the details: Cats Allowed. $300 – $300 Deposit. $35 Monthly Pet Rent. 80 lb Weight Limit. 2 Pet Limit. Standard renters insurance covers pet-related liability at no extra cost.
How safe is the area around Cortland on Cherry Creek Apartments?
Property crime in Denver runs noticeably higher than the national average — 4,249 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 608/100K here. On the property itself, you'll find package service, property manager on site, covered parking — features that can qualify for premium discounts.
What floor plans does Cortland on Cherry Creek Apartments offer?
There are 7 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom layouts. Rent ranges from $1,549 – $2,537. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with Cortland on Cherry Creek Apartments?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with Cortland on Cherry Creek Apartments or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from Cortland on Cherry Creek Apartments. SafeButler is an independent renters insurance comparison platform; the information shown here is compiled from public sources and renter quote data, not from Cortland on Cherry Creek Apartments directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the Cortland on Cherry Creek Apartments leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for Cortland on Cherry Creek Apartments renters?
SafeButler helps renters at Cortland on Cherry Creek 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 Cortland on Cherry Creek Apartments in Denver, CO, 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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