5170 Collins Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32244
Jacksonville
Monthly Cost Breakdown at The Park at Alston Apartments
The listed rent isn't the whole number. Here's what The Park at Alston Apartments actually costs each month once you add required fees and insurance.
Renters Insurance at The Park at Alston Apartments
Accepted Insurance Providers
The Park at Alston Apartments accepts policies from these carriers — though most standard renters insurance companies will be fine. If you already have a policy, check if your carrier is on the list.
What Affects Your Premium Here
Every building is different. These factors specific to The Park at Alston Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:
Open Access
No gated or controlled access — higher theft exposure
Dog-Friendly
Dogs allowed — consider higher liability coverage
Security System Issues
1 mentions of broken gates, cameras, or locks in reviews
FEMA Flood Zone
Zone X — minimal flood risk
AreaVibes
Crime grade: C
NeighborhoodScout
Safer than only 6% of US cities
What You'll Likely Pay
$15
Est. Monthly
$176
Est. Annual
$15
With Discounts/mo
$14
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 Park at Alston Apartments based on the rent level and building features.
Personal Property Coverage
Liability Coverage
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 Park at Alston Apartments:
| Carrier | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Lemonade | $8/mo | $96/yr |
| USAA | $9/mo | $108/yr |
| State Farm | $12/mo | $144/yr |
| Progressive | $13/mo | $156/yr |
| Safeco | $13/mo | $156/yr |
| Travelers | $14/mo | $168/yr |
| Allstate | $15/mo | $180/yr |
| Nationwide | $15/mo | $180/yr |
| Farmers | $16/mo | $192/yr |
| Liberty Mutual | $18/mo | $216/yr |
Discounts You May Qualify For
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Safety & Security
The neighborhood around your apartment directly affects your renters insurance rate — carriers charge more in higher-crime zip codes and less where theft and property damage are rare. Here's what the data says about the area around The Park at Alston Apartments.
C
Area Crime Grade
6%
Jacksonville overall is safer than only 6% of U.S. cities
This reflects Jacksonville as a whole — your specific zip code may score differently. Carriers use zip-level data when pricing your policy. The good news: The Park at Alston Apartments has on-site security features (Property manager on site, On site maintenance) that insurers recognize with premium discounts.
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.
On-Site Security
Flood Risk
Standard renters insurance does not cover flood damage. FEMA maps every property into a flood zone — here's what that means for The Park at Alston 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 The Park at Alston 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.
Administrative Fee
Charged per unit.
Pets Fees
Pet Deposit
Max of 2. Charged per pet.
Monthly Pet Fee
Max of 2. Charged per pet.
Parking Fees
Parking Deposit
Charged per vehicle.
Parking Fee
Charged per vehicle.
Surface Lot
Amenities
Community Features
Floor Plan Amenities
What's Within Reach
Groceries, pharmacies, gyms — the basics you'll want close by. Here's what's in the neighborhood around The Park at Alston Apartments.
Grocery
- Walmart Supercenter 3.9
- Publix Super Market at Argyle Village 4.5
Pharmacy
- Walmart Pharmacy 3.8
- CVS Pharmacy 3.7
- The Park at Alston Apartments 4.6
Gym
- Chuze Fitness 4.3
- Crunch Fitness - Orange Park 4.0
- The Park at Alston Apartments 4.6
Restaurant
- J.L.Trent's Seafood & Grill 4.8
- MISSION BBQ 4.6
- The Park at Alston Apartments 4.6
Gas
- GATE Gas Station 3.2
- GATE Gas Station 4.3
- GATE Gas Station 3.5
Pet Policy
Bringing a pet? Here's what The Park at Alston 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.
- Birds, Cats, Dogs, Fish, and Reptiles Allowed
- $350 Deposit
- $35 Monthly Pet Rent
- 2 Pet Limit
About The Park at Alston Apartments
The Park at Alston is an attractive apartment home community conveniently located just minutes away from the St. Johns River and in the Duval County School District. Let us be the gateway to your future. At The Park at Alston, we are proud to offer two unique floor plans designed with your comfort in mind. Our three bedroom apartment homes for rent are filled with amenities that are sure to please. Equipped as standard includes our central air and heating, a balcony or patio, ceiling fans, walk-in closets, faux hardwood floors, 2-inch blinds, and washer and dryer connections. Our amenities include beautiful landscaping, a playground, a shimmering swimming pool, a laundry facility, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and resident social events. We also offer a part-time courtesy patrol and 24-hour emergency maintenance support. Come and see what makes The Park at Alston the best-kept secret in Jacksonville, Florida.
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