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Lakeshore Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated May 10, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for Lakeshore Apartments in Indianapolis? We break down what the lease requires, what coverage actually costs here (~$14/mo), the 5 discounts that may apply, and how the major carriers compare for your zip.

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Renters Insurance at Lakeshore Apartments

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

Older Building

Built in 1989 — older plumbing/electrical may increase risk

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

$14

Est. Monthly

$164

Est. Annual

$13

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 Lakeshore 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

$300,000 recommended

Pool on premises — higher liability recommended for accidents at shared amenities

How Carriers Compare for This Area

Not all carriers price the same zip code equally. Here's how the major options stack up near Lakeshore 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

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. Lakeshore Apartments also has on-site security features (Package service, Controlled access, Property manager on site, Covered parking, On site maintenance) 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 Mentioned

What residents talk about most

Maintenance

Consistently positive in reviews

“The maintenance team was always on time when I called.” — Google reviewer
Management

Consistently positive in reviews

“The maintenance staff is very attentive and if you were thinking twice about moving here, don't you should give them a call!” — Google reviewer

On-Site Security

Package service Controlled access Property manager on site Covered parking On site maintenance

Natural Hazards & Your Renters Coverage

At a moderate-hazard address like Lakeshore 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 (0.2 Pct Annual Chance 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.

8210 Lakeshore Trail East Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46250

Castleton

Built 1989 3 stories 740 units
4.2/5 ·468 reviews Google
5/5 ·16 reviews Apt. Finder
$1,185 – $1,518 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at Lakeshore Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $1,199 – $1,532
Base Rent $1,185 – $1,518
Est. Renters Insurance $14/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

These are the additional charges beyond base rent at Lakeshore 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.

$50

Administrative Fee

Charged per unit.

$200

Pets Fees

One-Time Pet Fee

Max of 2. Charged per pet.

$250 - $250

Monthly Pet Fee

Max of 2. Charged per pet.

$25 / mo

Parking Fees

Parking Deposit

Charged per vehicle.

Free

Surface Lot

Open surface lot parking is available for no monthly charge. Additionally, we offer covered parking options such as carports and enclosed garages for a monthly fee. All covered parking options are subject to availability. Please call for more details.

Other

Open surface lot parking is available for no monthly charge. Additionally, we offer covered parking options such as carports and enclosed garages for a monthly fee. All covered parking options are subject to availability. Please call for more details.

Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what Lakeshore 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
$25 Monthly Pet Rent
$250 Fee
2 Pet Limit
75 lb Weight Limit

About Lakeshore Apartments

Year Built: 1989
Stories: 3 stories
Units: 740
Phone: (463) 240-3215

From the property listing:

Now offering self-guided tours, your ideal home in Indianapolis, Indiana is waiting at Lakeshore Apartments. Experience elevated living in our beautiful community which boasts the perfect combination of comfort, luxury and convenience. Located minutes from the finest selection of dining, shopping and entertainment, everything you desire is right outside your door. Lakeshore Apartments is a place of endless possibilities. Our charming apartment homes are designed to enhance your quality of living with five spacious, one to two bedroom floor plans to choose from.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Lakeshore Apartments require renters insurance?
We found specific coverage details on the Lakeshore 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 Lakeshore Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $14/month ($164/year). Lakeshore Apartments has security features that qualify for discounts — with those applied, you could pay as little as $13/month. For context, the statewide average is $13/month, so this building is right around average.
What will I actually pay per month at Lakeshore Apartments?
Plan for $1,199 to $1,532/month all-in. That's base rent ($1,185 – $1,518), plus roughly $14/month for renters insurance. Most apartment listing sites don't include those last two — so the sticker price can be misleading.
Does Lakeshore Apartments allow pets?
Yes, Lakeshore Apartments is pet-friendly. Here are the details: Cats Allowed. $25 Monthly Pet Rent. $250 – $250 Fee. 2 Pet Limit. 75 lb Weight Limit. Standard renters insurance covers pet-related liability at no extra cost.
How safe is the area around Lakeshore 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 package service, controlled access, property manager on site, covered parking — features that can qualify for premium discounts.
What floor plans does Lakeshore Apartments offer?
There are 5 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom layouts. Rent ranges from $1,185 – $1,518. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with Lakeshore Apartments?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with Lakeshore Apartments or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from Lakeshore Apartments. SafeButler is an independent renters insurance comparison platform; the information shown here is compiled from public sources and renter quote data, not from Lakeshore Apartments directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the Lakeshore Apartments leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for Lakeshore Apartments renters?
SafeButler helps renters at Lakeshore 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 Lakeshore 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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