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Buckingham & Balmoral Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated May 10, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for Buckingham & Balmoral Apartments in Indianapolis? 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 Buckingham & Balmoral Apartments

We found a few insurance details on the Buckingham & Balmoral Apartments 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 Buckingham & Balmoral Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:

Older Building

Built in 1916 — 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

FEMA Flood Zone

Zone X — minimal flood risk

FBI UCR

Property crime rate: 2322/100K (47% above national average)

What You'll Likely Pay

$15

Est. Monthly

$179

Est. Annual

$14

With Discounts/mo

$13

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 Buckingham & Balmoral Apartments based on the rent level and building features.

Personal Property

What your stuff is worth

$25,000 recommended

If you own less

$15,000

If you own more

$40,000

Liability

Covers accidental harm & lawsuits

$100,000 recommended

Standard minimum for most lease requirements in Indiana. Cats present minimal liability risk vs dogs.

How Carriers Compare for This Area

Not all carriers price the same zip code equally. Here's how the major options stack up near Buckingham & Balmoral Apartments:

Carrier Monthly Annual
Lemonade $7/mo $89/yr
USAA $8/mo $100/yr
State Farm $11/mo $134/yr
Progressive $12/mo $145/yr
Safeco $12/mo $145/yr
Travelers $13/mo $156/yr
Allstate $14/mo $167/yr
Nationwide $14/mo $167/yr
Farmers $15/mo $178/yr
Liberty Mutual $17/mo $201/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 Indianapolis.

Indianapolis property crime rate

2,322

per 100K residents

47% above U.S. avg

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

Breakdown per 100K residents

Burglary
338 / 200
Larceny / theft
1,528 / 1,172
Vehicle theft
456 / 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. Buckingham & Balmoral Apartments also has on-site security features (Controlled access, Property manager on site, Gated, Covered parking, Perimeter fencing) that insurers recognize with discounts.

Source: FBI UCR Program, Indianapolis (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
Fire Mentioned

What residents talk about most

Maintenance

Consistently positive in reviews

“The maintenance team prioritizes our needs and is willing to help with anything we need.” — Google reviewer

On-Site Security

Controlled access Property manager on site Gated Covered parking Perimeter fencing

Natural Hazards & Your Renters Coverage

At a moderate-hazard address like Buckingham & Balmoral Apartments, the question of whether to add earthquake coverage to a renters policy isn't obvious — endorsements run roughly $50–$150 a year, and the probability of a damaging quake is real but low. Flood risk here is minimal and most other weather damage is already covered. Specifics below.

Flood damage

FEMA's flood-zone classification for this address is low-risk, which means the federal government doesn't expect significant flooding here under typical conditions. A standard renters policy still excludes flood damage, but a separate flood policy is hard to justify economically when the underlying risk is low. The zone label is below for the record.

FEMA Zone X (Area Of Minimal Flood Hazard) — Minimal flood risk

Flood insurance optional but inexpensive in this zone.

Flood zone data from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL). Zones can change — verify at FEMA Flood Map Service.

Earthquake shaking

Damaging earthquakes happen here, but not often — USGS rates the area as moderate seismic hazard. A renters earthquake endorsement is inexpensive (typically under $100 a year) and worth weighing against the value of what's actually in your unit. The math leans toward 'add it' if you have high-value electronics, instruments, or art; 'skip it' for sparse furnishings.

Moderate seismic hazard · ground motion 0.09g

Endorsements priced for renters typically run under $100 a year and only cover personal property. Whether it pays back depends on the value of what's in your unit.

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 severe-weather record for Marion County is on the calmer end of the national distribution — modest activity across most categories. Whatever does happen, your renters policy already covers it (wind, hail, lightning damage to your possessions). The five-year averages are below.

High-wind events ~13.2/yr
Hail events ~5.0/yr
Flood events ~1.6/yr

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, annual averages from the past five years for Marion County. Counts reflect reported events, not damage amounts.

Standard renters insurance is enough for most renters here. The earthquake endorsement is worth pricing if you'd find replacing your possessions out-of-pocket painful.

3103 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Mapleton Fall Creek

Built 1916 3 stories 93 units
4.5/5 ·34 reviews Google
5/5 ·5 reviews Apt. Finder
$1,145 – $2,455 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at Buckingham & Balmoral Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $1,160 – $2,470
Base Rent $1,145 – $2,455
Est. Renters Insurance $15/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

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

Required Fees

Application Fee Per Applicant

Charged per applicant.

$35

Administrative Fee

Charged per unit.

$150

Parking Fees

Garage Lot

Free, gated parking lot with some additional garage parking for $65 per month

Surface Lot

Parking Available

Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what Buckingham & Balmoral Apartments allows. Standard renters insurance typically covers pet-related incidents, so you usually won't need any add-on coverage for a cat.

Cats Allowed
$30 Monthly Pet Rent
$300 Fee
50 lb Weight Limit
2 Pet Limit
200 lb Weight Limit

About Buckingham & Balmoral Apartments

Year Built: 1916
Stories: 3 stories
Units: 93
Phone: (463) 231-3640

From the property listing:

Buckingham & Balmoral were built in the early 1900's. They are noted for their fine architectural detail, their spacious apartments and prestigious location. As early as 1890, North Meridian Street had become the prestige address in the city and these apartments have been home to many Indianapolis corporate and civic leaders. Now listed on the National Register of Historic Structures, Buckingham & Balmoral have been restored to their original grandeur.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Buckingham & Balmoral Apartments require renters insurance?
We found specific coverage details on the Buckingham & Balmoral Apartments 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 Buckingham & Balmoral Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $15/month ($179/year). Buckingham & Balmoral 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 $13/month, so this building is above average.
What will I actually pay per month at Buckingham & Balmoral Apartments?
Plan for $1,160 to $2,470/month all-in. That's base rent ($1,145 – $2,455), 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 Buckingham & Balmoral Apartments allow pets?
Yes, Buckingham & Balmoral Apartments is pet-friendly. Here are the details: Cats Allowed. $30 Monthly Pet Rent. $300 – $300 Fee. 50 lb Weight Limit. 2 Pet Limit. 200 lb Weight Limit. Standard renters insurance covers pet-related liability at no extra cost.
How safe is the area around Buckingham & Balmoral Apartments?
Property crime in Indianapolis runs noticeably higher than the national average — 2,322 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 338/100K here. On the property itself, you'll find controlled access, property manager on site, gated, covered parking — features that can qualify for premium discounts.
What floor plans does Buckingham & Balmoral Apartments offer?
There are 18 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, 4-bedroom, studio layouts. Rent ranges from $1,145 – $2,455. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with Buckingham & Balmoral Apartments?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with Buckingham & Balmoral Apartments or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from Buckingham & Balmoral Apartments. SafeButler is an independent renters insurance comparison platform; the information shown here is compiled from public sources and renter quote data, not from Buckingham & Balmoral Apartments directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the Buckingham & Balmoral Apartments leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for Buckingham & Balmoral Apartments renters?
SafeButler helps renters at Buckingham & Balmoral Apartments 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 Buckingham & Balmoral Apartments in Indianapolis, IN, 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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