Palacio Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated Apr 15, 2026

Thinking about renting at Palacio Apartments in St Johns? Rent here runs $1,444 – $2,368, and renters insurance adds about $12/mo. Below we break down which carriers are cheapest for this building and what the lease actually requires.

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130 N Big Cypress Dr, St Johns, FL 32259

St Johns

Managed by Greystar Built 2022 4 stories 256 units
4.8/5 ·297 reviews Google
4/5 ·6 reviews Apt. Finder
$1,444 – $2,368 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at Palacio Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $1,615 – $2,539
Base Rent $1,444 – $2,368
Required Monthly Fees $159
Est. Renters Insurance $12/mo

Renters Insurance at Palacio Apartments

What Affects Your Premium Here

Every building is different. These factors specific to Palacio 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

Liability Hazards

3 mentions of slip/fall, trip hazards, or injuries in reviews

FEMA Flood Zone

Zone X — minimal flood risk

FBI UCR

Property crime rate: 399/100K (75% below national average)

What You'll Likely Pay

$12

Est. Monthly

$139

Est. Annual

$10

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 Palacio 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 Palacio Apartments:

Carrier Monthly Annual
Lemonade $8/mo $91/yr
USAA $9/mo $102/yr
State Farm $11/mo $136/yr
Progressive $12/mo $148/yr
Safeco $12/mo $148/yr
Travelers $13/mo $159/yr
Allstate $14/mo $170/yr
Nationwide $14/mo $170/yr
Farmers $15/mo $182/yr
Liberty Mutual $17/mo $204/yr

Discounts You May Qualify For

Gated community
-5%
Controlled access
-3%
Sprinkler system
-5%
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 St Johns.

St Johns property crime rate

399

per 100K residents

75% below U.S. avg

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

Breakdown per 100K residents

Burglary
45 / 200
Larceny / theft
339 / 1,172
Vehicle theft
15 / 206

U.S. average

Below-average property crime typically translates to lower renters insurance premiums in this area, and security features on the building can push your rate even lower. Palacio Apartments also has on-site security features (Package service, Controlled access, Property manager on site, Gated, Doorman, Package lockers, Sprinklers, Covered parking) that insurers recognize with discounts.

Source: FBI UCR Program, St. Johns (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.

Slip/Fall Hazards Common topic
Maintenance Issues Mentioned
Noise Mentioned

On-Site Security

Package service Controlled access Property manager on site Gated Doorman Package lockers Sprinklers Covered parking

Flood Risk

Standard renters insurance does not cover flood damage. FEMA maps every property into a flood zone — here's what that means for Palacio Apartments.

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.

Fees Beyond Rent

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

Required Fees

Trash Services - Doorstep

Amount for doorstep trash removal from rental home. Charged per unit.

$30 / mo

Community Amenity Fee

Amount for community amenity use and services. Charged per unit.

$30 / mo

Pest Control Services

Amount for pest control services. Charged per unit.

$4 / mo

Utility - Billing Administrative Fee

Amount to manage utility services billing. Charged per unit.

$5.12 / mo

Utility - Electric - Third Party

Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision and consumptionof electric paid to a third party. Charged per unit. Payable to 3rd Party

Varies / mo

Utility - Water/Sewer

Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision and/or consumption of water and sewer services Charged per unit.

Varies / mo

Renters Liability Insurance - Third Party

Amount for renters liability insurance obtained through resident's provider of choice. Charged per leaseholder. Payable to 3rd Party

Varies / mo

Application Fee

Amount to process application, initiate screening, and take a rental home off the market. Charged per applicant.

$75

Utility - New Account Fee

Amount to establish utility services. Charged per unit.

$17

Access Device

Amount to obtain an access device for community; fobs, keys,remotes, access passes. Charged per device.

$25

Administrative Fee

Amount to facilitate move-in process for a resident. Chargedper unit.

$250

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. Charged per unit.

$300

Utility - Final Bill Fee

Amount billed to calculate final utility statement. Charged per unit.

$17

Pets Fees

Pet Fee

Our community welcomes 2 pets per apartment home. There is anon-refundable one-time pet fee for dogs is $400 for the first pet and $200 for the second pet. one-time pet fee for cats is $400 and $200 for the second pet. Pet rent is $25.00 per month, per pet. There is a 75-pound weight limit per pet and aggressive breeds are prohibited. Please call our Leasing Office for complete Pet Policy information.

$400 - $600

Pet Rent

Max of 2. Monthly amount for authorized pet. Charged per pet

$25 / mo

Pet Management - Third Party

Max of 1. Amount for authorized pet registration and screening services. Charged per pet. Payable to 3rd Party

$30 - $130 / yr

Parking Fees

Parking Fee

Max of 1. Amount for garage parking space/services. May be subject to availability. Charged per rentable item.

$200 / mo

Parking Fee

Max of 1. Amount for electric vehicle space; reserved or pay-per-use station. May be subject to availability. Charged per vehicle. Payable to 3rd Party

Varies

Parking - Reserved

Max of 1. Amount for reserved parking space/services. May besubject to availability. Charged per rentable item.

$75 / mo

Addons Fees

Short Term Rental

Amount for rental home occupancy for a shorter lease term. May be subject to availability. Charged per unit.

Varies / mo

Situational Fees

Renters Liability Only - Non-Compliance

Amount for not maintaining required Renters Liability PolicyCharged per unit.

$15 / occurence

Late Fee

Amount for paying after rent due date; per terms of lease. Charged per unit.

$175 / occurence

Lease Violation - Trash

Amount for violation of waste-related community policies. Charged per unit.

$25 / occurence

Pet/Animal Violation - Waste

Amount for violation of community policies related to pet orassistance animal waste. Charged per unit.

$250 - $450 / occurence

Access/Lock Change Fee

Amount to change or reprogram access to rental home. Chargedper unit.

$50 / occurence

Access Device - Replacement

Amount to obtain a replacement access device for community; fobs, keys, remotes, access passes. Charged per device.

$50 / occurence

Utility - Vacant Processing Fee

Amount for failing to transfer utilities into resident name.Charged per unit.

$50 / occurence

Returned Payment Fee (NSF)

Amount for returned payment. Charged per unit.

$75 / occurence

Intra-Community Transfer Fee

Amount due when transferring to another rental unit within community. Charged per unit.

$750 / occurence

Liquidated Damages

Amount for not satisfying the application and/or lease termsCharged per unit.

100% of base rent / occurence

Early Lease Termination/Cancellation

Amount to terminate lease earlier than lease end date; excludes rent and other charges. Charged per unit.

200% of base rent / occurence

Legal/Eviction Fees

Amount for legal expenses incurred for lease violations. Charged per unit.

Varies / occurrence

Security Deposit - Additional (Refundable)

Additional amount, based on screening results, intended to be held through residency that may be applied toward amounts owed at move-out. Refunds processed per application and lease terms. Charged per unit.

Varies one-time

Amenities

Special Features

In unit side-by-side washer and dryer Private balconies Shopping & Dining within walking distance Outdoor Kitchen Smart home apartment features Climate Controlled Storage Billiards Room Business Center Climate controlled corridors Package Room Pet Park Green Egg Grill Stations Legacy live oak trees with soaring shade canopies Luxury finishes Outdoor Fire Pits Pet Spa Valet trash service Car Wash Station EV charging stations Garage Parking Available Secure parcel room

Community Features

Wi-Fi Maintenance on site 24 Hour Access Trash Pickup - Door to Door Recycling Online Services Planned Social Activities Pet Play Area Pet Washing Station Car Charging Station Car Wash Area Key Fob Entry Wheelchair Accessible Elevator Business Center Clubhouse Lounge Breakfast/Coffee Concierge Storage Space Conference Rooms Cabana Courtyard Grill Fitness Center Pool

Floor Plan Amenities

Wi-Fi Washer/Dryer Air Conditioning Heating Ceiling Fans Smoke Free Cable Ready Trash Compactor Storage Space Double Vanities Tub/Shower Sprinkler System Dishwasher Disposal Ice Maker Granite Countertops Stainless Steel Appliances Pantry Island Kitchen Kitchen Microwave Oven Range Refrigerator Freezer Carpet Vinyl Flooring Family Room Walk-In Closets Large Bedrooms Balcony Patio

What's Within Reach

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

Grocery

  • ALDI 4.3
  • Publix Super Market at Shoppes at Beachwalk 4.7
  • Palacio 4.8

Pharmacy

  • Palacio 4.8
  • Publix Pharmacy at Shoppes at Beachwalk 4.2
  • CVS Pharmacy 4.2

Hospital

  • UF Health Emergency & Urgent Care Center - Baymeadows 4.4
  • Ascension St. Vincent's Emergency Care - St. Johns 4.6
  • Ascension St. Vincent's St. Johns County 4.7

Gym

  • Orangetheory Fitness 4.9
  • Momentum Fit Incorporated 5.0
  • Palacio 4.8

Restaurant

  • Gyro 365 4.7
  • Clean Eatz 4.4
  • Teriyaki Madness 4.1

Park

  • Palacio 4.8
  • Riverfront Park 4.8
  • Julington Creek Plantation Park 4.5

Bank

  • Palacio 4.8
  • Chase Bank 3.2
  • Bank of America ATM (Drive-thru) 5.0

Gas

  • Wawa 4.5
  • Wawa 3.2
  • Palacio 4.8

Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what Palacio 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
$25 Monthly Pet Rent
$400 Fee
75 lb Weight Limit
2 Pet Limit

About Palacio Apartments

Year Built: 2022
Stories: 4 stories
Units: 256
Management: Greystar
Phone: (904) 567-0859

From the property listing:

Discover unparalleled luxury and comfort at Palacio, a premier apartment community nestled in the heart of St. Johns, Florida. Our thoughtfully designed residences seamlessly blend modern elegance with timeless Spanish architectural details, creating a unique living experience tailored to your lifestyle. Choose from a variety of spacious floor plans, including one, two, and three-bedroom options, each meticulously crafted to offer the perfect balance of style and functionality. Inside your new home, you'll find high-end finishes and contemporary features that cater to your every need.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Palacio Apartments require renters insurance?
We didn't find a public insurance requirement for Palacio Apartments, but that doesn't mean there isn't one. Many communities add the requirement during lease signing. It's worth asking the leasing office directly — and 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 Palacio Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $12/month ($139/year). Palacio Apartments has security features that qualify for discounts — with those applied, you could pay as little as $10/month. For context, the statewide average is $16/month, so this building is below average.
What will I actually pay per month at Palacio Apartments?
Plan for $1,615 to $2,539/month all-in. That's base rent ($1,444 – $2,368), plus $159/month in required fees (trash, utilities, etc.), plus roughly $12/month for renters insurance. Most apartment listing sites don't include those last two — so the sticker price can be misleading.
Does Palacio Apartments allow pets?
Yes, Palacio Apartments is pet-friendly. Here are the details: Cats and Dogs Allowed. $25 Monthly Pet Rent. $400 Fee. 75 lb Weight Limit. 2 Pet Limit. 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.
How safe is the area around Palacio Apartments?
Property crime in St Johns is well below the national average — 399 per 100,000 residents versus 1,578 nationwide. 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 45/100K here. On the property itself, you'll find package service, controlled access, property manager on site, gated — features that can qualify for premium discounts.
What floor plans does Palacio Apartments offer?
There are 6 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom layouts. Rent ranges from $1,444 – $2,368. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.

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