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The Element at River Pointe Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated May 10, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for The Element at River Pointe Apartments in Jacksonville? We break down what the lease requires, what coverage actually costs here (~$18/mo), the 4 discounts that may apply, and how the major carriers compare for your zip.

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Renters Insurance at The Element at River Pointe Apartments

We found a few insurance details on the The Element at River Pointe 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 Element at River Pointe Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:

Older Building

Built in 1978 — older plumbing/electrical may increase risk

Open Access

No gated or controlled access — higher theft exposure

Dog-Friendly

Dogs allowed — consider higher liability coverage

Identity Theft Concerns

1 mention in reviews (mail tampering, fraud, personal info)

FEMA Flood Zone

Zone X — minimal flood risk

FBI UCR

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

What You'll Likely Pay

$18

Est. Monthly

$215

Est. Annual

$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 Element at River Pointe Apartments based on the rent level and building features.

Personal Property

What your stuff is worth

$15,000 recommended

If you own less

$10,000

If you own more

$25,000

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 Element at River Pointe Apartments:

Carrier Monthly Annual
Lemonade $9/mo $107/yr
USAA $10/mo $120/yr
State Farm $13/mo $160/yr
Progressive $14/mo $174/yr
Safeco $14/mo $174/yr
Travelers $16/mo $187/yr
Allstate $17/mo $200/yr
Nationwide $17/mo $200/yr
Farmers $18/mo $214/yr
Liberty Mutual $20/mo $240/yr

Discounts You May Qualify For

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 Element at River Pointe Apartments also has on-site security features (Package service, Property manager on site) 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 Mentioned
Identity Theft / Mail Fraud Mentioned

What residents talk about most

Management

Mixed feedback in reviews

On-Site Security

Package service Property manager on site

Natural Hazards & Your Renters Coverage

Renters at this address have one borderline natural-hazard decision to make: whether to buy an earthquake endorsement on top of a standard policy. USGS rates the area as moderate seismic hazard. Flood and severe weather aren't standout concerns. Below is what each agency actually shows.

Flood damage

This address is in one of FEMA's lower flood-risk classifications. Standard renters policies don't cover flood damage anywhere, but in low-risk zones the cost of a separate NFIP policy generally isn't justified by the expected loss. The detail is below mostly for completeness.

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

The seismic picture is in the middle: damaging earthquakes are uncommon but not negligible. Renters insurance excludes earthquake damage regardless, so the choice is whether the modest cost of an endorsement is worth the modest probability of a payout. The data point below provides the specifics.

Moderate seismic hazard · ground motion 0.05g

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

This is the part of the natural-hazard picture where renters insurance actually pays out. NOAA records around 27 severe-weather events a year in Duval County. Damage to personal property from wind, hail, and storms is covered by a baseline policy — the historical record below is more about understanding what your policy will actually be used for than identifying a coverage gap.

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 earthquake endorsement is the only meaningful optional add-on at this kind of address. Whether it's worth the premium depends on what's actually in your unit.

11291 Harts Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218

North Side

Built 1978 2 stories 288 units
3.7/5 ·236 reviews Google
4/5 ·15 reviews Apt. Finder
$862 – $2,867 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at The Element at River Pointe Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $880 – $2,885
Base Rent $862 – $2,867
Est. Renters Insurance $18/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

These are the additional charges beyond base rent at The Element at River Pointe 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.

$75

Administrative Fee

Charged per unit.

$150

Pets Fees

Dog Fee

Charged per pet.

$300

Dog Rent

Charged per pet.

$30 / mo

Cat Fee

Charged per pet.

$300

Cat Rent

Charged per pet.

$30 / mo

Parking Fees

Parking Fee

Max of 2. Charged per vehicle.

Free

Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what The Element at River Pointe 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
$30 Monthly Pet Rent
$300 Fee
30 lb Weight Limit
2 Pet Limit

About The Element at River Pointe Apartments

Year Built: 1978
Stories: 2 stories
Units: 288
Phone: (904) 664-5718

From the property listing:

Move in by April 17th and enjoy HALF OFF your June and July rent on Building 15 apartment homes.Tour and apply, and we will waive the $200 administrative fee all other apartment homes.On Building 15, both your application and administrative fees will be waived. Plus, take advantage of reduced pricing on select homes.We are now leasing newly renovated apartment homes featuring modern upgrades, refreshed interiors, and limited availability.Call today to schedule your tour and secure this limited-time offer before its gone.Element at River Pointe is open and actively leasing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Element at River Pointe Apartments require renters insurance?
We found specific coverage details on the The Element at River Pointe 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 Element at River Pointe Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $18/month ($215/year). For context, the statewide average is $16/month, so this building is above average.
What will I actually pay per month at The Element at River Pointe Apartments?
Plan for $880 to $2,885/month all-in. That's base rent ($862 – $2,867), plus roughly $18/month for renters insurance. Most apartment listing sites don't include those last two — so the sticker price can be misleading.
Does The Element at River Pointe Apartments allow pets?
Yes, The Element at River Pointe Apartments is pet-friendly. Here are the details: Cats and Dogs Allowed. $30 Monthly Pet Rent. $300 Fee. 30 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 Element at River Pointe 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 package service, property manager on site — features that can qualify for premium discounts.
What floor plans does The Element at River Pointe Apartments offer?
There are 5 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom layouts. Rent ranges from $862 – $2,867. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with The Element at River Pointe Apartments?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with The Element at River Pointe Apartments or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from The Element at River Pointe 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 Element at River Pointe Apartments directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the The Element at River Pointe Apartments leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for The Element at River Pointe Apartments renters?
SafeButler helps renters at The Element at River Pointe 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 Element at River Pointe 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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