The Uptown at St. Johns Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated Apr 12, 2026

Thinking about renting at The Uptown at St. Johns Apartments in Southside? Rent here runs $1,409 - $2,576, and renters insurance adds about $13/mo. Below we break down which carriers are cheapest for this building and what the lease actually requires.

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5290 Big Island Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32246

Southside

Built 2013 4 stories 220 units
4.7/5 ·305 reviews Google
5/5 ·5 reviews
$1,409 - $2,576 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at The Uptown at St. Johns Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $1,625 – $2,792
Base Rent $1,409 – $2,576
Required Monthly Fees $203
Est. Renters Insurance $13/mo

Renters Insurance at The Uptown at St. Johns Apartments

What Affects Your Premium Here

Every building is different. These factors specific to The Uptown at St. Johns 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

Theft Reports

2 mentions in Google reviews

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

$13

Est. Monthly

$160

Est. Annual

$13

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 Uptown at St. Johns Apartments based on the rent level and building features.

Personal Property Coverage

$50,000 recommended
Low: $30,000 High: $75,000

Liability Coverage

$300,000 $300,000

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 Uptown at St. Johns 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

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

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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 Uptown at St. Johns 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.

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.

Theft Mentioned
Maintenance Issues Mentioned
Water Damage Mentioned
Security System Failures Mentioned

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 Uptown at St. Johns 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 Uptown at St. Johns Apartments. Some are monthly, some are one-time — all of them affect your actual cost of living here.

Required Fees

Deposit Waiver Min

Deposit Waiver Min Charged per unit.

$22 / mo

Trash Reimb

Trash Reimb Charged per unit.

$35 / mo

Utility Admin Fee

Utility Admin Fee Charged per unit.

$5 / mo

High Speed Internet

High Speed Internet Charged per unit.

$75 / mo

Water and Sewer Usage

Water and Sewer Usage. Charged per unit.

Varies / mo

Administrative Fees

Adminstrative Fees Charged per unit.

$150

Application Fee

Online Application Fee Charged per applicant.

$75

Pets Fees

Pet Fees Or Charges

Pet Fee - Dog Charged per pet.

$350

Parking Fees

Garage - Parking

Garage - Parking Charged per vehicle.

$200 / mo

Surface Lot

FREE

Addons Fees

Vacant Cost Recovery

Vacant Cost Recovery Charged per unit.

$50

Key and Lock Replacement

Key and Lock Replacement Charged per unit.

$75

Asset Protection Renters Insurance

Asset Protection Renters Insurance. Charged per unit.

Varies / mo

Deposit Waiver

Deposit Waiver. Charged per unit.

Varies / mo

Rent Plus

Rent Plus. Charged per unit.

Varies / mo

Security Deposit

Security Deposit. Charged per unit.

Varies one-time

Situational Fees

Late Fee

Late Fee Charged per unit.

$125

New Account Utility Fee

New Account Utility Fee Charged per unit.

$30

NSF Fee

NSF Fee Charged per unit.

$35

Final Utility Billing Fee

Final Utility Billing Fee Charged per unit.

$5

Month To Month Charges

Month To Month Charges Charged per unit.

$500

Onsite Transfer Fee

Onsite Transfer Fee. Charged per unit.

Varies one-time

Lease Violation Fee

Lease Violation Fee. Charged per unit.

Varies one-time

Legal Fees

Legal Fees. Charged per unit.

Varies one-time

Amenities

Special Features

3rd Floor ADA Accessible 2nd Floor Corner unit No Patio Walking Distance to Shopping Wood View 4th Floor Controlled building access Plank Flooring Separate party room Smooth surface range top USB Ports Yoga/Spin Studio EV Charging Stations Resident Business Center Volume Ceilings Lake view Salt water pool Ground Floor Level Charge 4 Level Charge1 Level Charge2 Pool view

Community Features

Car Charging Station Business Center Fitness Center Pool

Floor Plan Amenities

High Speed Internet Access Air Conditioning Dishwasher Granite Countertops Range

What's Within Reach

Groceries, pharmacies, gyms — the basics you'll want close by. Here's what's in the neighborhood around The Uptown at St. Johns Apartments.

Grocery

  • Whole Foods Market 4.4
  • Southern Steer Butcher Atlantic Beach 4.9
  • Publix Super Market at St. John's Town Center 4.6

Pharmacy

  • Walgreens 2.2
  • CVS Pharmacy 4.3
  • CVS Pharmacy 4.0

Hospital

  • HCA Florida Memorial Hospital Emergency Room 3.9
  • Baptist & Wolfson Town Center Emergency Room (ER) 3.0
  • Ascension St. Vincent's Emergency Care - Southside 4.2

Gym

  • Orangetheory Fitness 4.7
  • Chuze Fitness 4.2
  • Brooks Family YMCA 4.5

Restaurant

  • Southern Steer Butcher Atlantic Beach 4.9
  • Bubbakoo's Burritos 4.6
  • True Food Kitchen 4.5

Park

  • St. Johns Town Center Park Green 4.6
  • Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park 4.7
  • Losco Regional Park 4.6

Bank

  • Bank of America ATM (Drive-thru) 2.9
  • Ameris Bank 4.6
  • Chase Bank 2.6

Gas

  • GATE Gas Station 4.4
  • Shell 4.0
  • Shell 2.7

Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what The Uptown at St. Johns 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 The Uptown at St. Johns Apartments

Located in the heart of Jacksonville's Southside and the bustling St. Johns Town Center. The Uptown at St. Johns offers upscale Apartment living in one of Jacksonville's most vibrant communities. Easy access to Beaches and Downtown, as well as shopping and fine dining. Amenities at Uptown at St. Johns are in a league all their own with granite countertops, stainless appliances, garden tubs, and unique modern architecture. Join us today and discover a place all your own, welcome home!

Year Built: 2013
Stories: 4
Total Units: 220
Phone: (904) 822-0206

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Uptown at St. Johns Apartments require renters insurance?
We didn't find a public insurance requirement for The Uptown at St. Johns 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 The Uptown at St. Johns Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $13/month ($160/year). For context, the statewide average is $14/month, so this building is below average.
What will I actually pay per month at The Uptown at St. Johns Apartments?
Plan for $1,625 to $2,792/month all-in. That's base rent ($1,409 - $2,576), plus $203/month in required fees (trash, utilities, etc.), plus roughly $13/month for renters insurance. Most apartment listing sites don't include those last two — so the sticker price can be misleading.
Does The Uptown at St. Johns Apartments allow pets?
Yes, The Uptown at St. Johns 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.
How safe is the area around The Uptown at St. Johns Apartments?
The area has a C crime grade, which is worth factoring into your coverage decisions. That puts it safer than 6 of U.S. cities.
What floor plans does The Uptown at St. Johns Apartments offer?
There are 7 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom layouts. Rent ranges from $1,409 - $2,576. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.

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