Carmel Creek Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated Apr 15, 2026

Thinking about renting at Carmel Creek Apartments in Brookhollow/Inwood? Rent here runs $662 – $1,504, 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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6000 Hollister St, Houston, TX 77040

Brookhollow/Inwood

Built 1982 2 stories 536 units
2.7/5 ·232 reviews Google
4/5 ·19 reviews Apt. Finder
$662 – $1,504 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at Carmel Creek Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $861 – $1,703
Base Rent $662 – $1,504
Required Monthly Fees $184
Est. Renters Insurance $15/mo

Renters Insurance at Carmel Creek Apartments

We found a few insurance details on Carmel Creek 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 Carmel Creek 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

Controlled Access

Electronic/key fob entry — reduces unauthorized entry risk

Dog-Friendly

Dogs allowed — consider higher liability coverage

Water/Leak Issues

3 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 Carmel Creek 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 Carmel Creek 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%
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. Carmel Creek Apartments also has on-site security features (Package service, Controlled access, Property manager on site, Gated) 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 Common topic
Water Damage Common topic
Pest Issues Mentioned
Noise Mentioned

On-Site Security

Package service Controlled access Property manager on site Gated

Fees Beyond Rent

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

Required Fees

Resident Utility Charge

$46 / mo

Application Fee Per Applicant

$50

Administrative Fee

$100

Pets Fees

Monthly Pet Fee

$20

Parking Fees

Parking Fee

$25 / mo

Addons Fees

One-Time Pet Fee

$350

Amenities

Special Features

Cabinets Dog Park Elite Renovation First Floor New Appliances Other Pool View Upgraded Fixtures Upgraded Vinyl Flooring

Community Features

Laundry Facilities Maintenance on site Trash Pickup - Door to Door Pet Play Area Business Center Storage Space Walk-Up Fitness Center Pool

Floor Plan Amenities

High Speed Internet Access Wi-Fi Washer/Dryer Hookup Air Conditioning Heating Ceiling Fans Smoke Free Cable Ready Storage Space Tub/Shower Fireplace Framed Mirrors Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms) Dishwasher Disposal Microwave Oven Range Refrigerator Freezer Hardwood Floors Carpet Tile Floors Vinyl Flooring Office Walk-In Closets Window Coverings Balcony Patio

Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what Carmel Creek 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.

Dogs and Cats Allowed
$20 Monthly Pet Rent
$350 Fee
50 lb Weight Limit
2 Pet Limit

About Carmel Creek Apartments

Year Built: 1982
Stories: 2 stories
Units: 536
Phone: (832) 974-2740

From the property listing:

Live in the center of it all at Carmel Creek in Northwest Houston, TX. Our one and two bedroom apartments and townhomes are conveniently located off of Highway 290 and place you in the top-rated Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District. Modern, suburban living is yours with upgraded community amenities and newly renovated home interiors. Come home to more at Carmel Creek.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Carmel Creek Apartments require renters insurance?
We found specific coverage details on Carmel Creek 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 Carmel Creek Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $15/month ($176/year). Carmel Creek 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 Carmel Creek Apartments?
Plan for $861 to $1,703/month all-in. That's base rent ($662 – $1,504), plus $184/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 Carmel Creek Apartments allow pets?
Yes, Carmel Creek Apartments is pet-friendly. Here are the details: Dogs and Cats Allowed. $20 Monthly Pet Rent. $350 Fee. 50 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 Carmel Creek Apartments?
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 package service, controlled access, property manager on site, gated — features that can qualify for premium discounts.
What floor plans does Carmel Creek Apartments offer?
There are 19 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom layouts. Rent ranges from $662 – $1,504. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.

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