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The Preserve at Mesa Hills Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated May 10, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for The Preserve at Mesa Hills Apartments in El Paso? 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 The Preserve at Mesa Hills Apartments

We found a few insurance details on the The Preserve at Mesa Hills 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 The Preserve at Mesa Hills Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:

Older Building

Built in 1985 — older plumbing/electrical may increase risk

Gated Community

Gated access reduces theft risk — may qualify for security discount

Dog-Friendly

Dogs allowed — consider higher liability coverage

Water/Leak Issues

3 mentions in Google reviews

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 The Preserve at Mesa Hills 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

Dog-friendly community — higher liability recommended for pet-related incidents

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 Preserve at Mesa Hills 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. The Preserve at Mesa Hills Apartments also has on-site security features (Package service, Property manager on site, Gated access, Covered parking, On site maintenance, Perimeter fencing) 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
Water Damage Common topic
Pest Issues Mentioned

What residents talk about most

Maintenance

Mixed feedback in reviews

On-Site Security

Package service Property manager on site Gated access Covered parking On site maintenance Perimeter fencing

Natural Hazards & Your Renters Coverage

The seismic picture at The Preserve at Mesa Hills 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.

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 0.14g

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 El Paso 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 ~1.8/yr
Flood events ~6.0/yr

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

601 S Mesa Hills Dr, El Paso, TX 79912

El Paso

Managed by MKL Capital Group Built 1985 2 stories 248 units
2.9/5 ·199 reviews Google
5/5 ·26 reviews Apt. Finder
$795 – $1,150 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at The Preserve at Mesa Hills Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $810 – $1,165
Base Rent $795 – $1,150
Est. Renters Insurance $15/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

These are the additional charges beyond base rent at The Preserve at Mesa Hills 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.

$50

Administrative Fee

Charged per unit.

$50

Pets Fees

Pet Deposit

Charged per pet.

$200

Pet Fee

Charged per pet.

$200

Monthly Pet Fee

Charged per pet.

$25 / mo

Parking Fees

Covered

First come first serve

Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what The Preserve at Mesa Hills Apartments allows — and keep in mind, if you have a dog, most insurance advisors recommend bumping your liability coverage to at least $300,000. Standard renters policies cover pet-related incidents, but the default $100,000 limit may not be enough if something happens.

Cats and Dogs Allowed
$200 Deposit
$25 Monthly Pet Rent
$200 Fee

About The Preserve at Mesa Hills Apartments

Year Built: 1985
Stories: 2 stories
Units: 248
Management: MKL Capital Group
Phone: (915) 995-5355

From the property listing:

The Preserve at Mesa Hills is located on the West side of El Paso, Texas near UTEP. The community is surrounded by high end shops, entertainment, and restaurants for a good time with friends and family. Enjoy coming home to our beautiful community with gorgeous Franklin Mountain views, tall, pine trees and gorgeous, green grass surround our one, and two bedroom apartments. We have 6 different spacious floor plans with black or stainless steel appliances, walk in closets, balconies, washer/dryers and fireplaces, that will fit exactly what you are looking for.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Preserve at Mesa Hills Apartments require renters insurance?
We found specific coverage details on the The Preserve at Mesa Hills 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 The Preserve at Mesa Hills Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $15/month ($176/year). The Preserve at Mesa Hills 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 The Preserve at Mesa Hills Apartments?
Plan for $810 to $1,165/month all-in. That's base rent ($795 – $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 The Preserve at Mesa Hills Apartments allow pets?
Yes, The Preserve at Mesa Hills Apartments is pet-friendly. Here are the details: Cats and Dogs Allowed. $200 Deposit. $25 Monthly Pet Rent. $200 Fee. If you have a pet, keep in mind that most renters insurance policies cover pet liability — but you may want to increase your liability limit, especially for larger breeds.
How safe is the area around The Preserve at Mesa Hills 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 package service, property manager on site, gated access, covered parking — features that can qualify for premium discounts.
What floor plans does The Preserve at Mesa Hills Apartments offer?
There are 6 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom layouts. Rent ranges from $795 – $1,150. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with The Preserve at Mesa Hills Apartments?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with The Preserve at Mesa Hills Apartments or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from The Preserve at Mesa Hills 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 Preserve at Mesa Hills Apartments directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the The Preserve at Mesa Hills Apartments leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for The Preserve at Mesa Hills Apartments renters?
SafeButler helps renters at The Preserve at Mesa Hills 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 Preserve at Mesa Hills Apartments in El Paso, TX, 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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