Fort Worth, TX

The Franklin at Samuels Ave Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated May 10, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for The Franklin at Samuels Ave Apartments in Fort Worth? We break down what the lease requires, what coverage actually costs here (~$13/mo), the 4 discounts that may apply, and how the major carriers compare for your zip.

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Renters Insurance at The Franklin at Samuels Ave Apartments

What Affects Your Premium Here

Every building is different. These factors specific to The Franklin at Samuels Ave Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:

Open Access

No gated or controlled access — higher theft exposure

Dog-Friendly

Dogs allowed — consider higher liability coverage

FEMA Flood Zone

Zone X — minimal flood risk

FBI UCR

Property crime rate: 2314/100K (47% above national average)

What You'll Likely Pay

$13

Est. Monthly

$160

Est. Annual

$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 Franklin at Samuels Ave 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

$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 Franklin at Samuels Ave 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

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 Fort Worth.

Fort Worth property crime rate

2,314

per 100K residents

47% above U.S. avg

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

Breakdown per 100K residents

Burglary
295 / 200
Larceny / theft
1,643 / 1,172
Vehicle theft
375 / 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. The Franklin at Samuels Ave Apartments also has on-site security features (Package service, Property manager on site, Covered parking) that insurers recognize with discounts.

Source: FBI UCR Program, Fort Worth (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 Mentioned

On-Site Security

Package service Property manager on site Covered parking

Natural Hazards & Your Renters Coverage

From a renters-insurance angle, The Franklin at Samuels Ave Apartments doesn't have unusual exposure to the natural hazards that a standard policy excludes — flood risk is low and significant earthquakes are rare here. What renters in Tarrant County are likely to actually claim against, on the other hand, is severe weather: NOAA records around 19 severe weather events a year locally. Wind, hail, and storm damage to your possessions are all covered by a baseline policy.

Flood damage

This address is in one of FEMA's lower flood-risk classifications. Standard renters policies don't cover flood damage anywhere, but in low-risk zones the cost of a separate NFIP policy generally isn't justified by the expected loss. The detail is below mostly for completeness.

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

Earthquakes happen rarely enough at this location that an earthquake-specific endorsement isn't a meaningful insurance decision. A baseline renters policy still covers the claims you'd actually file. The USGS-level detail is included below mostly for thoroughness.

Low seismic hazard · ground motion 0.04g

Skipping the endorsement is a defensible choice at this hazard level. Theft, fire, lightning, and most water damage stay covered under your standard renters policy regardless.

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

This is the part of the natural-hazard picture where renters insurance actually pays out. NOAA records around 19 severe-weather events a year in Tarrant County. Damage to personal property from wind, hail, and storms is covered by a baseline policy — the historical record below is more about understanding what your policy will actually be used for than identifying a coverage gap.

High-wind events ~19.2/yr
Hail events ~60.8/yr
Tornado events ~1.8/yr
Flood events ~9.6/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 Tarrant County. Counts reflect reported events, not damage amounts.

The bottom line: a standard renters policy at this address is sufficient. None of the optional natural-hazard endorsements pay back at meaningful odds.

520 Samuels Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76102

Uptown Fort Worth

Managed by S2 Residential Built 2008 4 stories 370 units
3.4/5 ·235 reviews Google
5/5 ·68 reviews Apt. Finder
$987 – $2,826 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at The Franklin at Samuels Ave Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $1,676 – $3,515
Base Rent $987 – $2,826
Required Monthly Fees $676
Est. Renters Insurance $13/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

These are the additional charges beyond base rent at The Franklin at Samuels Ave Apartments. Some are monthly, some are one-time — all of them affect your actual cost of living here.

Required Fees

CAM Fee

Charged per unit.

$169 / mo

Utility - Water

Charged per unit.

Usage-Based

Utility - Sewer

Charged per unit.

Usage-Based

Utility - Gas

Charged per unit.

Usage-Based

Utility - Electric

Charged per unit.

Usage-Based

Application Fee Per Applicant

Charged per applicant.

$75

Administrative Fee

Charged per unit.

$150

Security Deposit - Refundable

Charged per unit.

$250

Pets Fees

One-Time Pet Fee

Max of 2. Charged per pet.

$0 - $400

Monthly Pet Fee

Max of 2. Charged per pet.

$20 / mo

Parking Fees

Parking Deposit

Charged per vehicle.

Free

Parking Fee

Charged per vehicle.

Free

Parking Fee

Charged per vehicle.

$50 / mo

Situational Fees

Returned Payment Fee (NSF)

Charged per occurrence.

$50 / occurence

Transfer & Sublet

Charged per occurrence.

$500 / occurence

Month to Month Fees

Charged per occurrence.

$500 / occurence

Late Fee

Charged per occurrence.

10% of base rent / occurence

Early Lease Termination/Cancellation

One months rent Charged per occurrence.

Varies / occurrence

Cleaning and Damage Fees

Charged per occurrence.

Varies / occurrence

Attorney Fees

Charged per occurrence.

Varies / occurrence

Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what The Franklin at Samuels Ave 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.

Birds, Cats, Dogs, Fish, and Reptiles Allowed
$20 Monthly Pet Rent
2 Pet Limit

About The Franklin at Samuels Ave Apartments

Year Built: 2008
Stories: 4 stories
Units: 370
Management: S2 Residential
Phone: (817) 720-9803

From the property listing:

The Franklin apartments offer one and two-bedroom apartments and townhomes available in one of Fort Worth's most peaceful settings. Located conveniently off 35W and Downtown Fort Worth, The Franklin apartments have convenient access to all of Dallas, Fort Worth, and Arlington. Join your friends for drinks in downtown Fort Worth, or go for a walk in Trinity Park. The Franklin apartments are about style, colors, and innovative designs. Direct access to a volume of life's most pleasurable amenities from urban pool to parking garage, you'll want for little. Delicate sophistication.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Franklin at Samuels Ave Apartments require renters insurance?
We didn't find a public insurance requirement for The Franklin at Samuels Ave 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 The Franklin at Samuels Ave Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $13/month ($160/year). For context, the statewide average is $14/month, so this building is right around average.
What will I actually pay per month at The Franklin at Samuels Ave Apartments?
Plan for $1,676 to $3,515/month all-in. That's base rent ($987 – $2,826), plus $676/month in required fees (trash, utilities, etc.), plus roughly $13/month for renters insurance. Most apartment listing sites don't include those last two — so the sticker price can be misleading.
Does The Franklin at Samuels Ave Apartments allow pets?
Yes, The Franklin at Samuels Ave Apartments is pet-friendly. Here are the details: Birds, Cats, Dogs, Fish, and Reptiles Allowed. $20 Monthly Pet Rent. 2 Pet Limit. 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 Franklin at Samuels Ave Apartments?
Property crime in Fort Worth runs noticeably higher than the national average — 2,314 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 295/100K 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 The Franklin at Samuels Ave Apartments offer?
There are 50 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, studio layouts. Rent ranges from $987 – $2,826. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with The Franklin at Samuels Ave Apartments?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with The Franklin at Samuels Ave Apartments or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from The Franklin at Samuels Ave 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 Franklin at Samuels Ave Apartments directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the The Franklin at Samuels Ave Apartments leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for The Franklin at Samuels Ave Apartments renters?
SafeButler helps renters at The Franklin at Samuels Ave 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 Franklin at Samuels Ave Apartments in Fort Worth, 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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