13202 Briar Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77077
Energy Corridor
Monthly Cost Breakdown at Briar Forest Lofts
The listed rent isn't the whole number. Here's what Briar Forest Lofts actually costs each month once you add required fees and insurance.
Renters Insurance at Briar Forest Lofts
We found a few insurance details on Briar Forest Lofts's website. Your lease may have additional requirements — treat these as a starting point.
Lease Requirements
* 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 Briar Forest Lofts 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
Theft Reports
2 mentions in Google reviews
Pest Issues
5 mentions in Google reviews
FBI UCR
Property crime rate: 4013/100K (154% above national average)
What You'll Likely Pay
$13
Est. Monthly
$160
Est. Annual
$12
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 Briar Forest Lofts based on the rent level and building features.
Personal Property
What your stuff is worth
If you own less
$15,000
If you own more
$40,000
Liability
Covers accidental harm & lawsuits
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 Briar Forest Lofts:
| 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
Next Step
See if you can beat $12/mo
6 discounts may apply here. Real quotes show your actual price — estimates can't.
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 Houston.
Houston property crime rate
per 100K residents
U.S. avg is 1,578 per 100K
Breakdown per 100K residents
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. Briar Forest Lofts also has on-site security features (Package service, Property manager on site, Package lockers, Sprinklers, Covered parking, On site maintenance, Perimeter fencing, Alarm ready) that insurers recognize with discounts.
Source: FBI UCR Program, Houston (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.
On-Site Security
Fees Beyond Rent
These are the additional charges beyond base rent at Briar Forest Lofts. Some are monthly, some are one-time — all of them affect your actual cost of living here.
Required Fees
Technology Fee
Smart Home
Valet Trash
Valet Trash/Service Fee
Pest Reimbursement
Pest Reimbursement
Administrative Fee
Administrative Fee - Non Refundable
Application Fee
Application Fee - Non Refundable
Pets Fees
Non-Refundable Pet Fee
Pet Fee - Non Refundable - Cat
Monthly Pet Rent
Pet Rent - Cat
Parking Fees
Reserved Parking - Parking
Reserved Parking - Parking
Addons Fees
Roommate Change Fee
Per Person Per Occurrence
Conditional Admin Fee
Conditional Admin Fee
Situational Fees
Month To Month Charges
Month To Month Charges
End of Lease Term Transfer Fee
Transfer Fee at the end of your lease
NSF Fee
Payment Returned Fee
Mid-Term Transfer Fee
Mid-Term Transfer Fee
Late Fee
Late on the 4th
Amenities
Special Features
Community Features
Floor Plan Amenities
Pet Policy
Bringing a pet? Here's what Briar Forest Lofts 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.
About Briar Forest Lofts
From the property listing:
Enjoy the lifestyle you always wanted to live at Briar Forest Lofts. Our luxury apartments in West Houston are perfectly located in the Energy Corridor District and are close to several parks, restaurants and other conveniences. Each of our loft-style homes features the latest upgrades and we have both one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments available. With a dozen floor plans to choose from, it’s easy to find an apartment that feels like home at Briar Forest Lofts.
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