San Montego Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated Apr 15, 2026

Thinking about renting at San Montego Apartments in Pecan Grove? Rent here runs $800 – $900, and renters insurance adds about $15/mo. Below we break down which carriers are cheapest for this building and what the lease actually requires.

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9133 Kernel Cir, El Paso, TX 79907

Pecan Grove

Built 1982 2 stories 202 units
3.9/5 ·250 reviews Google
2 reviews Apt. Finder
$800 – $900 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at San Montego Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $815 – $915
Base Rent $800 – $900
Est. Renters Insurance $15/mo

Renters Insurance at San Montego Apartments

We found a few insurance details on San Montego Apartments's 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 San Montego Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:

Older Building

Built in 1982 — older plumbing/electrical may increase risk

Gated Community

Gated access reduces theft risk — may qualify for security discount

Security System Issues

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

FEMA Flood Zone

Zone X — minimal flood risk

FBI UCR

Property crime rate: 1356/100K (14% below national average)

What You'll Likely Pay

$15

Est. Monthly

$176

Est. Annual

$14

With Discounts/mo

$14

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 San Montego Apartments based on the rent level and building features.

Personal Property

What your stuff is worth

$15,000 recommended

If you own less

$10,000

If you own more

$25,000

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 San Montego Apartments:

Carrier Monthly Annual
Lemonade $8/mo $96/yr
USAA $9/mo $108/yr
State Farm $12/mo $144/yr
Progressive $13/mo $156/yr
Safeco $13/mo $156/yr
Travelers $14/mo $168/yr
Allstate $15/mo $180/yr
Nationwide $15/mo $180/yr
Farmers $16/mo $192/yr
Liberty Mutual $18/mo $216/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 El Paso.

El Paso property crime rate

1,356

per 100K residents

14% below U.S. avg

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

Breakdown per 100K residents

Burglary
117 / 200
Larceny / theft
966 / 1,172
Vehicle theft
272 / 206

U.S. average

Near-average property crime means insurance premiums in El Paso track closely with national baselines. San Montego Apartments also has on-site security features (Property manager on site, Concierge, Gated, Doorman) that insurers recognize with discounts.

Source: FBI UCR Program, El Paso (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
Pest Issues Mentioned
Safety Concerns Mentioned
Security System Failures Mentioned

On-Site Security

Property manager on site Concierge Gated Doorman

Flood Risk

Standard renters insurance does not cover flood damage. FEMA maps every property into a flood zone — here's what that means for San Montego 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 San Montego 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.

$45

Pets Fees

Pet Deposit

Max of 2. Charged per pet.

$150

Pet Fee

Max of 2. Charged per pet.

$150

Monthly Pet Fee

Max of 2. Charged per pet.

$25 / mo

Amenities

Special Features

24 Hour Laundry Facility 3 Pet Stations

Community Features

Laundry Facilities Maintenance on site 24 Hour Access Storage Space Walk-Up Courtyard Picnic Area Pool Playground

Floor Plan Amenities

High Speed Internet Access Air Conditioning Heating Ceiling Fans Smoke Free Cable Ready Storage Space Tub/Shower Framed Mirrors Kitchen Oven Range Refrigerator Carpet Vinyl Flooring Dining Room Walk-In Closets Window Coverings

Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what San Montego 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
$150 Deposit
$25 Monthly Pet Rent
$150 Fee
2 Pet Limit

About San Montego Apartments

Year Built: 1982
Stories: 2 stories
Units: 202
Phone: (915) 974-3618

From the property listing:

Welcome to San Montego - El Paso's Best Kept Secret! San Montego boasts beautiful mature trees, lush green areas, an outdoor pool, and three playgrounds. Located in a residential neighborhood, we are just minutes from I-10, loop 375, and Zaragoza so you can get anywhere, anytime. You'll be close to shopping, restaurants, parks and great entertainment! Make San Montego your home

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does San Montego Apartments require renters insurance?
We found specific coverage details on San Montego 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 San Montego Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $15/month ($176/year). San Montego 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 $14/month, so this building is right around average.
What will I actually pay per month at San Montego Apartments?
Plan for $815 to $915/month all-in. That's base rent ($800 – $900), 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 San Montego Apartments allow pets?
Yes, San Montego Apartments is pet-friendly. Here are the details: Cats Allowed. $150 Deposit. $25 Monthly Pet Rent. $150 Fee. 2 Pet Limit. Standard renters insurance covers pet-related liability at no extra cost.
How safe is the area around San Montego Apartments?
Property crime in El Paso sits near the national average — 1,356 per 100,000 residents versus 1,578 nationwide. 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 117/100K here. On the property itself, you'll find property manager on site, concierge, gated, doorman — features that can qualify for premium discounts.
What floor plans does San Montego Apartments offer?
There are 2 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom layouts. Rent ranges from $800 – $900. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.

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