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The Villas at Dames Point Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated May 10, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for The Villas at Dames Point Apartments in Jacksonville? We break down what the lease requires, what coverage actually costs here (~$16/mo), the 6 discounts that may apply, and how the major carriers compare for your zip.

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Renters Insurance at The Villas at Dames Point Apartments

We found a few insurance details on the The Villas at Dames Point 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 Villas at Dames Point 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

Security System Issues

1 mention of broken gates, cameras, or locks in reviews

FEMA Flood Zone

Zone X — minimal flood risk

FBI UCR

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

What You'll Likely Pay

$16

Est. Monthly

$187

Est. Annual

$14

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 Villas at Dames Point 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

Pool on premises — higher liability recommended for accidents at shared amenities

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 Villas at Dames Point 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

Gated community
-5%
Controlled access
-3%
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 Villas at Dames Point Apartments also has on-site security features (Controlled access, Gated, 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
Pest Issues Mentioned
Security System Failures Mentioned

What residents talk about most

Maintenance

Consistently positive in reviews

“They cannot keep a maintenance team because she constantly disrespects them or talks to them any kind of way, especially if they are of a different race.” — Google reviewer
Management

Consistently positive in reviews

“You can tell she truly values the residents and goes above and beyond to help.” — Google reviewer

On-Site Security

Controlled access Gated Perimeter fencing

Natural Hazards & Your Renters Coverage

The seismic picture at The Villas at Dames Point Apartments is moderate — damaging earthquakes are uncommon but not unheard of, and standard renters insurance excludes earthquake damage regardless of likelihood. Flood risk is low at this address. The decision worth weighing is whether to add an inexpensive earthquake endorsement or skip it; the rationale for each is below.

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.

This is the kind of address where the earthquake endorsement is a personal-preference call, not a clear-cut decision. Renters with valuable possessions usually add it; renters with mostly furniture and a laptop usually skip it.

8291 Dames Point Crossing Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32277

Arlington

Built 2007 3 stories 180 units
4.3/5 ·147 reviews Google
4/5 ·8 reviews Apt. Finder
$1,625 – $1,786 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at The Villas at Dames Point Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $2,131 – $2,292
Base Rent $1,625 – $1,786
Required Monthly Fees $490
Est. Renters Insurance $16/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

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

Required Fees

Amenity Fee - Two Bedroom

Charged per unit.

$100 / mo

Amenity Fee - One Bedroom

Charged per unit.

$90 / mo

Administrative Fee

Charged per unit.

$200

Application Fee Per Applicant

Charged per applicant.

$80

Security Deposit - Fully Approved

$500 Sec Dep OR enroll in Guarantors Charged per unit.

$500

Parking Fees

Parking Fee

Charged per vehicle.

$175 / mo

Parking Fee

Max of 2. Charged per vehicle.

Free

Surface Lot

Please call for parking information.

Situational Fees

Month To Month Fee

Charged per occurrence.

$250 / mo

Late Fee

Charged per occurrence.

$150 / occurence

NSF Fee

Charged per occurrence.

$50 / occurence

On-Site Transfer Fee

Charged per occurrence.

$500 / occurence

What's Within Reach

Groceries, pharmacies, gyms — the basics you'll want close by. Here's what's in the neighborhood around The Villas at Dames Point Apartments.

Grocery

  • Whole Foods Market 4.4
  • Southern Steer Butcher Atlantic Beach 4.9
  • Walmart Neighborhood Market 4.1

Pharmacy

  • Pharmacy Plus 5.0
  • Publix Pharmacy at Dames Pointe 3.7
  • Walmart Pharmacy 2.5

Hospital

  • HCA Florida Merrill Road Emergency 3.6
  • Ascension St. Vincent's Emergency Care - Arlington 4.1
  • HCA Florida Memorial Hospital Emergency Room 3.9

Gym

  • Orangetheory Fitness 4.7
  • Florida Extreme Fitness Center 4.7
  • Chuze Fitness 4.1

Restaurant

  • Fujiyama japanese sushi &hibachi 4.5
  • Pepe's Hacienda & Restaurant 4.6
  • Tabouleh Cafe 4.6

Park

  • Blue Cypress Park 4.4
  • Villas At Dames Point Crossing Apartments 4.3
  • Dames Point Park 4.7

Bank

  • Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM) 2.9
  • Villas At Dames Point Crossing Apartments 4.3
  • WoodSpring Suites Jacksonville I-295 East 3.4

Gas

  • RaceTrac 3.2
  • GATE Gas Station 4.2
  • Shell 3.5

About The Villas at Dames Point Apartments

Year Built: 2007
Stories: 3 stories
Units: 180
Phone: (904) 643-7390

From the property listing:

The Villas at Dames Point Crossing welcomes you to experience the laid back pace and pleasures of living in a Resort Style Apartment Home. From the moment you drive through the welcoming front entrance, you will experience a simpler approach to life. The Villas at Dames Point Crossing encompasses a wonderful combination of a relaxing lifestyle with all life's necessities close at hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Villas at Dames Point Apartments require renters insurance?
We found specific coverage details on the The Villas at Dames Point 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 Villas at Dames Point Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $16/month ($187/year). The Villas at Dames Point Apartments has security features that qualify for discounts — with those applied, you could pay as little as $14/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 Villas at Dames Point Apartments?
Plan for $2,131 to $2,292/month all-in. That's base rent ($1,625 – $1,786), plus $490/month in required fees (trash, utilities, etc.), plus roughly $16/month for renters insurance. Most apartment listing sites don't include those last two — so the sticker price can be misleading.
How safe is the area around The Villas at Dames Point 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, gated, perimeter fencing — features that can qualify for premium discounts.
What floor plans does The Villas at Dames Point Apartments offer?
There are 6 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom layouts. Rent ranges from $1,625 – $1,786. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with The Villas at Dames Point Apartments?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with The Villas at Dames Point Apartments or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from The Villas at Dames Point 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 Villas at Dames Point Apartments directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the The Villas at Dames Point Apartments leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for The Villas at Dames Point Apartments renters?
SafeButler helps renters at The Villas at Dames Point 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 Villas at Dames Point 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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