5151 Edloe St, Houston, TX 77005
West University Place
Monthly Cost Breakdown at Village at West University Apartments
The listed rent isn't the whole number. Here's what Village at West University Apartments actually costs each month once you add required fees and insurance.
Renters Insurance at Village at West University Apartments
What Affects Your Premium Here
Every building is different. These factors specific to Village at West University Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:
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
FBI UCR
Property crime rate: 4013/100K (154% above national average)
What You'll Likely Pay
$15
Est. Monthly
$176
Est. Annual
$13
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 Village at West University Apartments 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 Village at West University Apartments:
| Carrier | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Lemonade | $8/mo | $101/yr |
| USAA | $9/mo | $113/yr |
| State Farm | $13/mo | $151/yr |
| Progressive | $14/mo | $164/yr |
| Safeco | $14/mo | $164/yr |
| Travelers | $15/mo | $176/yr |
| Allstate | $16/mo | $189/yr |
| Nationwide | $16/mo | $189/yr |
| Farmers | $17/mo | $202/yr |
| Liberty Mutual | $19/mo | $227/yr |
Discounts You May Qualify For
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7 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. Village at West University Apartments also has on-site security features (Controlled access, Property manager on site, Gated, Doorman, Sprinklers) 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 Village at West University Apartments. Some are monthly, some are one-time — all of them affect your actual cost of living here.
Required Fees
Utility - Stormwater/Drainage Admin Fee
Amount to manage drainage billing.
Package Services
Amount for package services.
Trash Services - Doorstep
Amount for doorstep trash removal from rental home.
Utility Billing Bundle
Amount for multiple utility services provided in rental home
Trash Administrative Fee
Amount to manage trash service billing.
Pest Control Services
Amount for pest control services.
Internet Services
Amount for internet services provided by community.
Renters Liability Insurance - Third Party
Amount for renters liability insurance obtained through resident's provider of choice.
Drainage Fee
Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for local programs that mitigate flooding, erosion, and water pollution.
Trash Services - Hauling
Amount for shared trash/waste services.
Utility - Water/Sewer
Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision and/or consumption of water and sewer services
Utility - Electric - Third Party
Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision and consumptionof electric paid to a third party.
Security Deposit (Refundable)
Amount intended to be held through residency that may be applied toward amounts owed at move-out. Refunds processed per application and lease terms.
Application Fee
Amount to process application, initiate screening, and take a rental home off the market.
Pets Fees
Pet Fee
Amount to facilitate authorized pet move-in.
Pet Deposit (Refundable)
Amount for pet living in rental home. May be assessed per pet or per rental home, based on lease requirements. Refunds processed per lease terms.
Pet Rent
Monthly amount for authorized pet.
Pet Management - Third Party
Amount for authorized pet registration and screening services.
Addons Fees
Renters Liability/Content - Property Program
Amount to participate in the property Renters Liability Program.
Access Device - Additional
Amount to obtain additional access device(s) for community; additional fob, additional key. May be subject to availability.
Common Area/Clubhouse Rental
Amount to rent a shared common area space, including clubhouse. May be subject to availability.
Cable TV and Internet Services
Amount for cable and internet services in rental home.
Situational Fees
Renters Liability Only - Non-Compliance
Amount for not maintaining required Renters Liability Policy
Lease Violation - Trash
Amount for violation of waste-related community policies.
Trash Container - Replacement
Amount to replace trash/waste container.
Access Device - Replacement
Amount to obtain a replacement access device for community; fobs, keys, remotes, access passes.
Access/Lock Change Fee
Amount to change or reprogram access to rental home.
Utility - Vacant Processing Fee
Amount for failing to transfer utilities into resident name.
Returned Payment Fee (NSF)
Amount for returned payment.
Intra-Community Transfer Fee
Amount due when transferring to another rental unit within community.
Early Lease Termination/Cancellation
Amount to terminate lease earlier than lease end date; excludes rent and other charges.
Reletting Fee
Marketing fee related to early lease termination; excludes rent and other charges.
Late Fee
Amount for paying after rent due date; per terms of lease.
Utility - Vacant Cost Recovery
Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for utility usage not transferred to resident responsibility any time during occupancy.
Payment Services - Third Party
Amount for using a third party, electronic payment processing service (i.e. credit card, ACH, etc.).
Lease Violation
Amount for violation of community policies and/or per lease terms.
Legal/Eviction Fees
Amount for legal expenses incurred for lease violations.
Payment Services - Alternative
Amount for using a third party rent payment installment program (i.e. Flex, Jetty Rent).
Amenities
Special Features
Community Features
Floor Plan Amenities
What's Within Reach
Groceries, pharmacies, gyms — the basics you'll want close by. Here's what's in the neighborhood around Village at West University Apartments.
Pharmacy
- H-E-B Pharmacy 4.3
- Walgreens Pharmacy 3.0
- Kroger Pharmacy 3.6
Hospital
- Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center 3.4
- UTMB Health Regional Women’s Services & Pediatrics, Pearland 3.8
- Rice Emergency Room - West University 4.9
Gym
- The Train Station 4.7
- F45 Training Rice Military 4.9
- 24 Hour Fitness 4.3
Restaurant
- Cleburne Cafeteria 4.4
- Magdalena’s Trattoria & Pizzeria 4.8
- Adair Kitchen 4.4
Park
- Wier Park 4.6
- Huffington Park 4.6
- Colonial Park 4.8
Bank
- Bank of Texas 4.2
- Chase Bank 3.6
Gas
- Valero 4.0
- Exxon 3.9
- Exxon 4.0
Pet Policy
Bringing a pet? Here's what Village at West University 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 Village at West University Apartments
From the property listing:
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