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Caldera Apartment Homes: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated May 10, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for Caldera Apartment Homes in Houston? We break down what the lease requires, what coverage actually costs here (~$15/mo), the 6 discounts that may apply, and how the major carriers compare for your zip.

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Renters Insurance at Caldera Apartment Homes

We found a few insurance details on the Caldera Apartment Homes website. Your lease may have additional requirements — treat these as a starting point.

Lease Requirements

Interested party* Add property to policy
Listed carriers
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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 Caldera Apartment Homes can push your insurance cost up or down:

Older Building

Built in 1981 — older plumbing/electrical may increase risk

Gated Community

Gated access reduces theft risk — may qualify for security discount

Controlled Access

Electronic/key fob entry — reduces unauthorized entry risk

Dog-Friendly

Dogs allowed — consider higher liability coverage

Theft Reports

2 mentions in Google reviews

FBI UCR

Property crime rate: 4013/100K (154% above 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 Caldera Apartment Homes 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 Caldera Apartment Homes:

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%
Controlled access
-3%
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 Houston.

Houston property crime rate

4,013

per 100K residents

154% above U.S. avg

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

Breakdown per 100K residents

Burglary
530 / 200
Larceny / theft
2,927 / 1,172
Vehicle theft
555 / 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. Caldera Apartment Homes also has on-site security features (Controlled access, Property manager on site, Gated, Gated access, On site maintenance) 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.

Maintenance Issues Frequent topic
13×
Theft Mentioned
Pest Issues Mentioned

What residents talk about most

Maintenance

Mixed feedback in reviews

Security

A recurring concern in reviews

“Update Dec.03 2023 My car got stolen, because they allowed everyone from everywhere to park in front of our apts and watch and inspect us fortunately police found.” — Google reviewer
Management

Consistently positive in reviews

“The office staff are very professional and always willing to help.” — Google reviewer

On-Site Security

Controlled access Property manager on site Gated Gated access On site maintenance

Natural Hazards & Your Renters Coverage

Renters here aren't dealing with the rarer natural-disaster exclusions — flood risk is low at the address and earthquakes are uncommon. The everyday risk in Harris County is severe weather: an average of 22 severe weather events a year per NOAA. Wind, hail, and storm-driven damage to personal property are covered by a typical renters policy, which is what makes the coverage worth carrying.

Earthquake shaking

USGS rates seismic activity here as low. A damaging earthquake is unlikely enough that most renters skip the earthquake endorsement entirely — your standard renters policy still covers the things you actually claim against (theft, fire, water damage from leaks, wind damage). The hazard data is below for completeness.

Low seismic hazard · ground motion 0.03g

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

NOAA's records put Harris County squarely in severe-weather territory: roughly 22 severe-weather events a year on average over the past five years. Unlike flood and earthquake, this is the kind of damage a standard renters policy is built for — wind, hail, lightning, and storm-driven water from a damaged roof are all covered. The historical breakdown is below.

High-wind events ~22.0/yr
Hail events ~15.4/yr
Tornado events ~2.6/yr
Flood events ~6.0/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 Harris County. Counts reflect reported events, not damage amounts.

The natural-hazard picture is favorable enough that a baseline renters policy is the right end-state for most renters here. No upgrade required.

8791 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX 77080

Houston

Built 1981 3 stories 520 units
3.9/5 ·645 reviews Google
4/5 ·113 reviews Apt. Finder
$795 – $1,490 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at Caldera Apartment Homes

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

Total Monthly Cost $888 – $1,583
Base Rent $795 – $1,490
Required Monthly Fees $78
Est. Renters Insurance $15/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

These are the additional charges beyond base rent at Caldera Apartment Homes. Some are monthly, some are one-time — all of them affect your actual cost of living here.

Required Fees

LIABILITY WAIVER

Property Liability Waiver

$15 / mo

Storm Water Reimbursement

Storm admin fee

$2.55 / mo

Gas Reimbursement

Gas Service Fee

$3 / mo

Trash Reimbursement

Trash Reimbursement

$3 / mo

Utility Billing Service Fees

Utility Billing Service Fees

$4.45 / mo

Pest Control Reimbursement

Pest Control

$5 / mo

Administration Fee

Administration Fee

$150

Application Fee

Application Fee

$55

Pets Fees

Pet Fees Or Charges

Pet Fees - Cat

$400

Pet Rent

- Dog

$25 / mo

Parking Fees

Parking Fee

$50 / mo

Optional Add-On Fees

Charges For Cleaning Needed

Charges For Cleaning Needed

$1

Damage Charges

- Carpet Repair

$1

Extra Keys Or Lock Changes

Keys Not Returned

$1

Concession Chargeback

Concession Chargeback

$1

Electric Reimbursement

Final Electric Reimbursement

$1

Access Card/Remote Fees

Remote/Access Card Not Returned

$1

Sewer Reimbursement

Final Sewer Reimbursement

$1

Water Reimbursement

Final Water Reimbursement

$1

Situational Fees

Month To Month Charges

Month To Month Charges

$250

Transfer Fee

Transfer Fee

$500

Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what Caldera Apartment Homes 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.

Dogs and Cats Allowed
$20 Monthly Pet Rent
$500 Fee
100 lb Weight Limit
2 Pet Limit

About Caldera Apartment Homes

Year Built: 1981
Stories: 3 stories
Units: 520
Phone: (833) 964-4060

From the property listing:

Experience affordable Houston apartment living with an emphasis on comfort at Caldera Apartment Homes. This Spring Branch community offers spacious studio, one and two bedrooms residences with optional upgrades such as stainless steel appliances and plank flooring. Outside, you can spend time at one of the two swimming pools. There are also full sized washer and dryers in select units. Contact the leasing office today!

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Caldera Apartment Homes require renters insurance?
We found specific coverage details on the Caldera Apartment Homes 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 Caldera Apartment Homes?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $15/month ($176/year). Caldera Apartment Homes 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 Caldera Apartment Homes?
Plan for $888 to $1,583/month all-in. That's base rent ($795 – $1,490), plus $78/month in required fees (trash, utilities, etc.), 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 Caldera Apartment Homes allow pets?
Yes, Caldera Apartment Homes is pet-friendly. Here are the details: Dogs and Cats Allowed. $20 Monthly Pet Rent. $500 Fee. 100 lb Weight Limit. 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 Caldera Apartment Homes?
Property crime in Houston runs noticeably higher than the national average — 4,013 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 530/100K here. On the property itself, you'll find controlled access, property manager on site, gated, gated access — features that can qualify for premium discounts.
What floor plans does Caldera Apartment Homes offer?
There are 11 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom layouts. Rent ranges from $795 – $1,490. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with Caldera Apartment Homes?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with Caldera Apartment Homes or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from Caldera Apartment Homes. SafeButler is an independent renters insurance comparison platform; the information shown here is compiled from public sources and renter quote data, not from Caldera Apartment Homes directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the Caldera Apartment Homes leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for Caldera Apartment Homes renters?
SafeButler helps renters at Caldera Apartment Homes 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 Caldera Apartment Homes in Houston, 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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