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Sunset Barrington Gardens Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated May 09, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for Sunset Barrington Gardens Apartments in Los Angeles? We break down what the lease requires, what coverage actually costs here (~$19/mo), the 5 discounts that may apply, and how the major carriers compare for your zip.

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Renters Insurance at Sunset Barrington Gardens Apartments

We found a few insurance details on the Sunset Barrington Gardens 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 Sunset Barrington Gardens Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:

Older Building

Built in 1950 — older plumbing/electrical may increase risk

Gated Community

Gated access reduces theft risk — may qualify for security discount

FEMA Flood Zone

Zone X — minimal flood risk

FBI UCR

Property crime rate: 2198/100K (39% above national average)

What You'll Likely Pay

$19

Est. Monthly

$224

Est. Annual

$18

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 Sunset Barrington Gardens Apartments based on the rent level and building features.

Personal Property

What your stuff is worth

$50,000 recommended

If you own less

$35,000

If you own more

$75,000

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 Sunset Barrington Gardens Apartments:

Carrier Monthly Annual
Lemonade $9/mo $111/yr
USAA $10/mo $125/yr
State Farm $14/mo $167/yr
Progressive $15/mo $181/yr
Safeco $15/mo $181/yr
Travelers $16/mo $195/yr
Allstate $17/mo $209/yr
Nationwide $17/mo $209/yr
Farmers $19/mo $223/yr
Liberty Mutual $21/mo $251/yr

Discounts You May Qualify For

Gated community
-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 Los Angeles.

Los Angeles property crime rate

2,198

per 100K residents

39% above U.S. avg

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

Breakdown per 100K residents

Burglary
324 / 200
Larceny / theft
1,361 / 1,172
Vehicle theft
513 / 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. Sunset Barrington Gardens Apartments also has on-site security features (Package service, Property manager on site, Gated) that insurers recognize with discounts.

Source: FBI UCR Program, Los Angeles (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

On-Site Security

Package service Property manager on site Gated

Natural Hazards & Your Renters Coverage

The USGS National Seismic Hazard Model rates the ground beneath Sunset Barrington Gardens Apartments as high-hazard for shaking — significant enough that a separate earthquake endorsement is worth pricing alongside a standard renters policy. Flood risk at the address is low, and severe-weather damage of the wind/hail variety would be covered by a baseline policy. The earthquake-specific picture is below.

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 classifies the ground here as high seismic hazard — at this rating, building codes assume designers planned for significant ground motion. The structure is the landlord's problem; damage to your possessions during a quake is yours alone, and a standard renters policy excludes it. An earthquake endorsement (typically $50–$150 a year for renters) closes that specific gap.

High seismic hazard · ground motion 1.10g

A renters earthquake endorsement covers personal property only and runs roughly $50–$150 a year — structural damage is the landlord's responsibility.

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 severe-weather record for Los Angeles County is on the calmer end of the national distribution — modest activity across most categories. Whatever does happen, your renters policy already covers it (wind, hail, lightning damage to your possessions). The five-year averages are below.

High-wind events ~5.8/yr
Hail events ~1.0/yr
Tornado events ~1.2/yr
Flood events ~14.6/yr

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, annual averages from the past five years for Los Angeles County. Counts reflect reported events, not damage amounts.

The standard renters policy is the right starting point. The gap above is closable with a single endorsement; pricing it as part of a bundled quote is the usual move.

233 S Barrington Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90049

Brentwood

Built 1950 3 stories 183 units
4.4/5 ·89 reviews Google
5/5 ·6 reviews Apt. Finder
$3,275 – $5,262 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at Sunset Barrington Gardens Apartments

The listed rent isn't the whole number. Here's what Sunset Barrington Gardens Apartments actually costs each month once you add required fees and insurance.

Total Monthly Cost $3,294 – $5,281
Base Rent $3,275 – $5,262
Est. Renters Insurance $19/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

These are the additional charges beyond base rent at Sunset Barrington Gardens 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.

$50

Pets Fees

Dog Deposit

Charged per pet.

$500

Dog Rent

Charged per pet.

$50 / mo

Cat Deposit

Charged per pet.

$500

Cat Rent

Charged per pet.

$50 / mo

Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what Sunset Barrington Gardens Apartments allows. Standard renters insurance typically covers pet-related incidents, so you usually won't need any add-on coverage for a cat.

Pet policies are negotiable.

About Sunset Barrington Gardens Apartments

Year Built: 1950
Stories: 3 stories
Units: 183
Phone: (424) 407-4165

From the property listing:

Featuring lush vegetation, a koi pond, fountains and scenic walkways, Sunset Barrington Gardens is a gorgeous gated apartment community located near the West Los Angeles neighborhood of Brentwood. With reserved parking, year-round resort-style heated pool, you will feel transported to a paradise while conveniently close to the cultural hub of West Los Angeles. Please note, our prices and availability are subject to change. Please talk to a leasing consultant for the most current information!

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sunset Barrington Gardens Apartments require renters insurance?
We found specific coverage details on the Sunset Barrington Gardens 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 Sunset Barrington Gardens Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $19/month ($224/year). Sunset Barrington Gardens Apartments has security features that qualify for discounts — with those applied, you could pay as little as $18/month. For context, the statewide average is $16/month, so this building is above average.
What will I actually pay per month at Sunset Barrington Gardens Apartments?
Plan for $3,294 to $5,281/month all-in. That's base rent ($3,275 – $5,262), plus roughly $19/month for renters insurance. Most apartment listing sites don't include those last two — so the sticker price can be misleading.
Does Sunset Barrington Gardens Apartments allow pets?
Pet policies at Sunset Barrington Gardens Apartments are handled on a case-by-case basis — contact the leasing office for details.
How safe is the area around Sunset Barrington Gardens Apartments?
Property crime in Los Angeles runs noticeably higher than the national average — 2,198 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 324/100K here. On the property itself, you'll find package service, property manager on site, gated — features that can qualify for premium discounts.
What floor plans does Sunset Barrington Gardens Apartments offer?
There are 8 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, studio layouts. Rent ranges from $3,275 – $5,262. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with Sunset Barrington Gardens Apartments?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with Sunset Barrington Gardens Apartments or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from Sunset Barrington Gardens Apartments. SafeButler is an independent renters insurance comparison platform; the information shown here is compiled from public sources and renter quote data, not from Sunset Barrington Gardens Apartments directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the Sunset Barrington Gardens Apartments leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for Sunset Barrington Gardens Apartments renters?
SafeButler helps renters at Sunset Barrington Gardens 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 Sunset Barrington Gardens Apartments in Los Angeles, CA, 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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