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The Edge at Town Center Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated May 10, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for The Edge at Town Center Apartments in Jacksonville? We break down what the lease requires, what coverage actually costs here (~$15/mo), the 7 discounts that may apply, and how the major carriers compare for your zip.

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Renters Insurance at The Edge at Town Center Apartments

We found a few insurance details on the The Edge at Town Center 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 The Edge at Town Center 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

FEMA Flood Zone

Zone X — minimal flood risk

FBI UCR

Property crime rate: 2168/100K (37% above national average)

What You'll Likely Pay

$15

Est. Monthly

$178

Est. Annual

$13

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 The Edge at Town Center 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

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 The Edge at Town Center 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%
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 Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

Jacksonville property crime rate

2,168

per 100K residents

37% above U.S. avg

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

Breakdown per 100K residents

Burglary
255 / 200
Larceny / theft
1,708 / 1,172
Vehicle theft
204 / 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. The Edge at Town Center Apartments also has on-site security features (Controlled access, Property manager on site, Gated, Sprinklers, On site maintenance, Perimeter fencing) that insurers recognize with discounts.

Source: FBI UCR Program, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (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
Water Damage Mentioned
Theft Mentioned

On-Site Security

Controlled access Property manager on site Gated Sprinklers On site maintenance Perimeter fencing

Natural Hazards & Your Renters Coverage

From a renters-insurance angle, The Edge at Town Center Apartments doesn't have unusual exposure to the natural hazards that a standard policy excludes — flood risk is low and significant earthquakes are rare here. What renters in Duval County are likely to actually claim against, on the other hand, is severe weather: NOAA records around 27 severe weather events a year locally. Wind, hail, and storm damage to your possessions are all covered by a baseline policy.

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.

The bottom line: a standard renters policy at this address is sufficient. None of the optional natural-hazard endorsements pay back at meaningful odds.

3544 Saint Johns Bluff Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224

Southside

Built 2000 3 stories 248 units
3.9/5 ·227 reviews Google
4/5 ·13 reviews Apt. Finder
$1,153 – $1,548 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at The Edge at Town Center Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $1,168 – $1,563
Base Rent $1,153 – $1,548
Est. Renters Insurance $15/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

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

Required Fees

Application Fee Per Applicant

Is non refundable. This is paid at the time you bring your a pplication. Is one fee per adult. Is paid with money order. Charged per applicant.

$85

Administrative Fee

Is non refundable. Only for Market Rent Units. Is paid with money order. Charged per unit.

$100

Holding Fee

This is paid at the time you bring your application. The hol ding deposit will be applied to the Security Deposit. Is paid with money order. Charged per unit.

$200

Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what The Edge at Town Center 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
$350 Fee
50 lb Weight Limit
2 Pet Limit

About The Edge at Town Center Apartments

Year Built: 2000
Stories: 3 stories
Units: 248
Phone: (904) 595-3557

From the property listing:

Here at The Edge at Town Center, there's something for everyone. We offer 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments for rent. We are affordably priced and loaded with value. A truly desirable location, just minutes from shopping, schools and beaches. Easy access to 9-A, I-95 and Arlington Expressway. We're distinctively different, we're the ideal choice for perfect living at a rental rate you can afford.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Edge at Town Center Apartments require renters insurance?
We found specific coverage details on the The Edge at Town Center 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 The Edge at Town Center Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $15/month ($178/year). The Edge at Town Center 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 $16/month, so this building is right around average.
What will I actually pay per month at The Edge at Town Center Apartments?
Plan for $1,168 to $1,563/month all-in. That's base rent ($1,153 – $1,548), 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 The Edge at Town Center Apartments allow pets?
Yes, The Edge at Town Center Apartments is pet-friendly. Here are the details: Cats and Dogs Allowed. $25 Monthly Pet Rent. $350 Fee. 50 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 The Edge at Town Center Apartments?
Property crime in Jacksonville runs noticeably higher than the national average — 2,168 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 255/100K here. On the property itself, you'll find controlled access, property manager on site, gated, sprinklers — features that can qualify for premium discounts.
What floor plans does The Edge at Town Center Apartments offer?
There are 6 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom layouts. Rent ranges from $1,153 – $1,548. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with The Edge at Town Center Apartments?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with The Edge at Town Center Apartments or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from The Edge at Town Center Apartments. SafeButler is an independent renters insurance comparison platform; the information shown here is compiled from public sources and renter quote data, not from The Edge at Town Center Apartments directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the The Edge at Town Center Apartments leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for The Edge at Town Center Apartments renters?
SafeButler helps renters at The Edge at Town Center 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 The Edge at Town Center Apartments in Jacksonville, 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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