Jacksonville Beach, FL

BluWater Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated May 10, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for BluWater Apartments in Jacksonville Beach? We break down what the lease requires, what coverage actually costs here (~$15/mo), the 5 discounts that may apply, and how the major carriers compare for your zip.

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Renters Insurance at BluWater Apartments

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

Gated Community

Gated access reduces theft risk — may qualify for security discount

Dog-Friendly

Dogs allowed — consider higher liability coverage

FEMA Flood Zone

Zone X — minimal flood risk

What You'll Likely Pay

$15

Est. Monthly

$178

Est. Annual

$14

With Discounts/mo

$16

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 BluWater Apartments based on the rent level and building features.

Personal Property

What your stuff is worth

$30,000 recommended

If you own less

$20,000

If you own more

$50,000

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 BluWater Apartments:

Carrier Monthly Annual
Lemonade $8/mo $102/yr
USAA $10/mo $114/yr
State Farm $13/mo $152/yr
Progressive $14/mo $165/yr
Safeco $14/mo $165/yr
Travelers $15/mo $178/yr
Allstate $16/mo $190/yr
Nationwide $16/mo $190/yr
Farmers $17/mo $203/yr
Liberty Mutual $19/mo $228/yr

Discounts You May Qualify For

Gated community
-5%
Claims-free (if applicable)
-10%
Pay-in-full annual
-7%
Paperless/autopay
-3%
Multi-policy bundle
-10%

Next Step

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5 discounts may apply here. Real quotes show your actual price — estimates can't.

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Safety

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

What residents talk about most

Maintenance

Mixed feedback in reviews

Management

Consistently positive in reviews

“Together, this exceptional team goes above and beyond, delivering the highest level of professional service and making our community a truly wonderful place to call home.” — Google reviewer

On-Site Security

Gated Package lockers Covered parking

Natural Hazards & Your Renters Coverage

The natural-hazard picture for renters at this address is straightforward: flood risk is low and earthquake shaking isn't a meaningful concern, but Duval County sees real severe-weather activity — NOAA tallies roughly 27 severe weather events a year. The good news is that's exactly the kind of damage a standard renters policy is designed to handle. The section below walks through the local weather record.

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

USGS rates seismic activity here as low. A damaging earthquake is unlikely enough that most renters skip the earthquake endorsement entirely — your standard renters policy still covers the things you actually claim against (theft, fire, water damage from leaks, wind damage). The hazard data is below for completeness.

Low seismic hazard · ground motion 0.05g

Skipping the endorsement is a defensible choice at this hazard level. Theft, fire, lightning, and most water damage stay covered under your standard renters policy regardless.

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 records put Duval County squarely in severe-weather territory: roughly 27 severe-weather events a year on average over the past five years. Unlike flood and earthquake, this is the kind of damage a standard renters policy is built for — wind, hail, lightning, and storm-driven water from a damaged roof are all covered. The historical breakdown is below.

High-wind events ~27.4/yr
Hail events ~3.0/yr
Tornado events ~1.2/yr
Flood events ~11.0/yr

Severe-weather damage to personal belongings is covered without an endorsement on every standard renters policy. The frequency above is part of why carrying the coverage matters here, not a reason to add anything extra.

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

Renters at this address generally don't need optional natural-hazard add-ons. The base policy already covers the realistic claim scenarios.

711 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

Jacksonville Beach

Built 2015 3 stories 170 units
4.7/5 ·278 reviews Google
5/5 ·3 reviews Apt. Finder
$1,734 – $3,070 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at BluWater Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $1,749 – $3,085
Base Rent $1,734 – $3,070
Est. Renters Insurance $15/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

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

Parking Fees

Parking Fee

Max of 1. Charged per vehicle.

$0.01 - $25 / mo

What's Within Reach

Groceries, pharmacies, gyms — the basics you'll want close by. Here's what's in the neighborhood around BluWater Apartments.

Grocery

  • Whole Foods Market 4.5
  • Publix Super Market at Middle Beach Commons 4.5
  • Trader Joe's 4.7

Pharmacy

  • North Beaches Pharmacy 4.4
  • Walgreens Pharmacy 3.6
  • Walgreens 3.0

Gym

  • Chuze Fitness 4.2
  • CrossFit Jacksonville Beach - Hybrid Training Gym, Hyrox and Fitness 5.0
  • Drive Fitness Jax, LLC 5.0

Restaurant

  • European Street Cafe 4.5
  • Talkin’ Tacos Jacksonville Beach 4.8
  • Bella Vista A Mare - Jacksonville Beach 4.8

Bank

  • Ameris Bank 4.9
  • Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM) 2.9
  • Ameris Bank 4.8

Gas

  • Circle K | Gas Station 4.0
  • bp 3.4
  • Circle K 2.5

Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what BluWater 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.

Cats and Dogs Allowed

About BluWater Apartments

Year Built: 2015
Stories: 3 stories
Units: 170
Phone: (904) 867-3650

From the property listing:

BluWater Apartments on Beach Boulevard is Jacksonville Beachs newest luxury apartment community located only seven blocks from the Atlantic Ocean. Our amenities include a swimming pool, sky lounge, fitness center, parcel lockers, billiards room, bark park, paw spa, and covered parking. Our one, two, and three bedroom apartment homes feature granite countertops, tile backsplash, upgraded lighting and plumbing fixtures throughout. Enjoy easy access to all that Jacksonville Beach has to offer walk to the beach, grocery, restaurants, entertainments, and retailers. Life is better at BluWater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does BluWater Apartments require renters insurance?
We found specific coverage details on the BluWater 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 BluWater Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $15/month ($178/year). BluWater 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 $16/month, so this building is right around average.
What will I actually pay per month at BluWater Apartments?
Plan for $1,749 to $3,085/month all-in. That's base rent ($1,734 – $3,070), 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 BluWater Apartments allow pets?
Yes, BluWater Apartments is pet-friendly. Here are the details: Cats and Dogs Allowed. 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.
What floor plans does BluWater Apartments offer?
There are 16 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom layouts. Rent ranges from $1,734 – $3,070. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with BluWater Apartments?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with BluWater Apartments or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from BluWater Apartments. SafeButler is an independent renters insurance comparison platform; the information shown here is compiled from public sources and renter quote data, not from BluWater Apartments directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the BluWater Apartments leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for BluWater Apartments renters?
SafeButler helps renters at BluWater 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 BluWater Apartments in Jacksonville Beach, FL, 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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