10950 Briar Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77042
Briar Forest
Monthly Cost Breakdown at Estates at Avenstar Apartments
The listed rent isn't the whole number. Here's what Estates at Avenstar Apartments actually costs each month once you add required fees and insurance.
Renters Insurance at Estates at Avenstar Apartments
What Affects Your Premium Here
Every building is different. These factors specific to Estates at Avenstar Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:
Older Building
Built in 1974 — older plumbing/electrical may increase risk
Controlled Access
Electronic/key fob entry — reduces unauthorized entry risk
Dog-Friendly
Dogs allowed — consider higher liability coverage
FBI UCR
Property crime rate: 4013/100K (154% above national average)
What You'll Likely Pay
$16
Est. Monthly
$193
Est. Annual
$15
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 Estates at Avenstar Apartments based on the rent level and building features.
Personal Property
What your stuff is worth
If you own less
$10,000
If you own more
$25,000
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 Estates at Avenstar 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
Next Step
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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. Estates at Avenstar Apartments also has on-site security features (Package service, Controlled access, Concierge, Doorman, Sprinklers, On site maintenance, Perimeter fencing) 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 Estates at Avenstar Apartments. Some are monthly, some are one-time — all of them affect your actual cost of living here.
Required Fees
Pest Control
Application Fee Per Applicant
Administrative Fee
Pets Fees
Pet Fee
Monthly Pet Fee
Amenities
Special Features
Community Features
Floor Plan Amenities
Pet Policy
Bringing a pet? Here's what Estates at Avenstar 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.
About Estates at Avenstar Apartments
From the property listing:
Welcome home to Estates at Avenstar!
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