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Downing Square Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated May 10, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for Downing Square Apartments in Denver? We break down what the lease requires, what coverage actually costs here (~$15/mo), the 5 discounts that may apply, and how the major carriers compare for your zip.

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Renters Insurance at Downing Square Apartments

What Affects Your Premium Here

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

Gated Community

Gated access reduces theft risk — may qualify for security discount

FEMA Flood Zone

Zone X — minimal flood risk

FBI UCR

Property crime rate: 4249/100K (169% above national average)

What You'll Likely Pay

$15

Est. Monthly

$180

Est. Annual

$14

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 Downing Square 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 Colorado

How Carriers Compare for This Area

Not all carriers price the same zip code equally. Here's how the major options stack up near Downing Square 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

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 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. Downing Square Apartments also has on-site security features (Gated) 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 Mentioned

On-Site Security

Gated

Natural Hazards & Your Renters Coverage

The seismic picture at Downing Square 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 0.12g

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.

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.

3280 Downing St, Denver, CO 80205

Downtown Denver

Built 1998 4 stories 50 units
2.4/5 ·12 reviews Google
Apt. Finder
$1,199 – $1,526 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at Downing Square Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $1,214 – $1,541
Base Rent $1,199 – $1,526
Est. Renters Insurance $15/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

These are the additional charges beyond base rent at Downing Square 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.

$23

Parking Fees

Other

Gated

Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what Downing Square 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 Downing Square Apartments

Year Built: 1998
Stories: 4 stories
Units: 50
Phone: (720) 370-0221

From the property listing:

We are a residential community located in Five Points for individuals with disabilities of all ages and those aged 62 years and older. We offer one- and two-bedroom apartments, which include your heat, hot water, gas, trash, and sewer.  This community offers convenient access to Downtown Denver. Five Points is one of Denver’s oldest neighborhoods. Located near Downtown Denver and the River North Arts District (RiNo), Five Points offers easy access to Union Station, Coors Field, museums, restaurants, and numerous outdoor spaces. For those looking to take advantage of al

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Downing Square Apartments require renters insurance?
We didn't find a public insurance requirement for Downing Square 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 Downing Square Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $15/month ($180/year). Downing Square Apartments has security features that qualify for discounts — with those applied, you could pay as little as $14/month. For context, the statewide average is $15/month, so this building is right around average.
What will I actually pay per month at Downing Square Apartments?
Plan for $1,214 to $1,541/month all-in. That's base rent ($1,199 – $1,526), 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 Downing Square Apartments allow pets?
Pet policies at Downing Square Apartments are handled on a case-by-case basis — contact the leasing office for details.
How safe is the area around Downing Square 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 gated — features that can qualify for premium discounts.
What floor plans does Downing Square Apartments offer?
There are 2 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom layouts. Rent ranges from $1,199 – $1,526. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with Downing Square Apartments?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with Downing Square Apartments or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from Downing Square Apartments. SafeButler is an independent renters insurance comparison platform; the information shown here is compiled from public sources and renter quote data, not from Downing Square Apartments directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the Downing Square Apartments leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for Downing Square Apartments renters?
SafeButler helps renters at Downing Square 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 Downing Square 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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