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Southern Grove Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated May 10, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for Southern Grove Apartments in Memphis? We break down what the lease requires, what coverage actually costs here (~$12/mo), the 8 discounts that may apply, and how the major carriers compare for your zip.

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Renters Insurance at Southern Grove Apartments

We found a few insurance details on the Southern Grove 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 Southern Grove 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

Water/Leak Issues

4 mentions in Google reviews

FEMA Flood Zone

Zone X — minimal flood risk

FBI UCR

Property crime rate: 5152/100K (226% above national average)

What You'll Likely Pay

$12

Est. Monthly

$140

Est. Annual

$10

With Discounts/mo

$13

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 Southern Grove Apartments based on the rent level and building features.

Personal Property

What your stuff is worth

$25,000 recommended

If you own less

$15,000

If you own more

$40,000

Liability

Covers accidental harm & lawsuits

$100,000 recommended

Standard minimum for most lease requirements in Tennessee

How Carriers Compare for This Area

Not all carriers price the same zip code equally. Here's how the major options stack up near Southern Grove Apartments:

Carrier Monthly Annual
Lemonade $7/mo $87/yr
USAA $8/mo $98/yr
State Farm $11/mo $130/yr
Progressive $12/mo $141/yr
Safeco $12/mo $141/yr
Travelers $13/mo $152/yr
Allstate $14/mo $163/yr
Nationwide $14/mo $163/yr
Farmers $14/mo $174/yr
Liberty Mutual $16/mo $195/yr

Discounts You May Qualify For

Gated community
-5%
Security cameras
-5%
Controlled access
-3%
Sprinkler system
-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 Memphis.

Memphis property crime rate

5,152

per 100K residents

226% above U.S. avg

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

Breakdown per 100K residents

Burglary
731 / 200
Larceny / theft
3,466 / 1,172
Vehicle theft
955 / 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. Southern Grove Apartments also has on-site security features (Controlled access, Gated, Security cameras, Sprinklers) that insurers recognize with discounts.

Source: FBI UCR Program, Memphis (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 Frequent topic
Water Damage Common topic
Safety Concerns Mentioned
Pest Issues Mentioned

What residents talk about most

Maintenance

Consistently positive in reviews

“To make matters worse, the maintenance staff are extremely rude and unprofessional.” — Google reviewer
Security

A recurring concern in reviews

“Even after repeated complaints, management has failed to take meaningful action, leaving residents to deal with unsafe and unsanitary living conditions.” — Google reviewer
Noise

Consistently positive in reviews

“Nice and quiet place.” — Google reviewer

On-Site Security

Controlled access Gated Security cameras Sprinklers

Natural Hazards & Your Renters Coverage

Of the three big natural hazards a renter might worry about, only earthquake risk stands out at Southern Grove Apartments. USGS classifies the surrounding area as high seismic hazard, which a typical renters policy specifically excludes. Flood risk is minimal here and severe-weather damage is already covered. The section below details what an earthquake endorsement actually buys.

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 0.51g

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 records put Shelby County squarely in severe-weather territory: roughly 19 severe-weather events a year on average over the past five years. Unlike flood and earthquake, this is the kind of damage a standard renters policy is built for — wind, hail, lightning, and storm-driven water from a damaged roof are all covered. The historical breakdown is below.

High-wind events ~19.0/yr
Hail events ~8.8/yr
Flood events ~10.2/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 Shelby County. Counts reflect reported events, not damage amounts.

Compared to a fully unprotected address, the gap above is well-defined and inexpensive to close. The value of the standard policy doesn't change — the optional add-on does.

3440 Southern Ave, Memphis, TN 38111

East Memphis

Managed by Kismet Property Management Built 2025 3 stories 30 units
4.2/5 ·76 reviews Google
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From $995 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at Southern Grove Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $1,007
Base Rent $995
Est. Renters Insurance $12/mo

Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what Southern Grove 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 Southern Grove Apartments

Year Built: 2025
Stories: 3 stories
Units: 30
Management: Kismet Property Management
Phone: (901) 763-8655

From the property listing:

Welcome to Southern Grove Apartments at 3440 Southern Ave, Memphis, TN! Our newly constructed 1-bedroom 1-bath apartments are designed for comfort and convenience. Apartment Features: • 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom • Solid surface flooring throughout • Quartz Countertops • Freshly painted interiors • Stainless kitchen: stove, refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave • Central air/heat for year-round comfort • In-unit laundry equipped with washer and dryer Community Amenities: • Security cameras and exterior LED lighting • Fully gated property • On-site parking

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Southern Grove Apartments require renters insurance?
We found specific coverage details on the Southern Grove 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 Southern Grove Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $12/month ($140/year). Southern Grove Apartments has security features that qualify for discounts — with those applied, you could pay as little as $10/month. For context, the statewide average is $13/month, so this building is right around average.
What will I actually pay per month at Southern Grove Apartments?
Plan for about $1,007/month all-in. That's base rent (From $995), plus roughly $12/month for renters insurance. Most apartment listing sites don't include those last two — so the sticker price can be misleading.
Does Southern Grove Apartments allow pets?
Pet policies at Southern Grove Apartments are handled on a case-by-case basis — contact the leasing office for details.
How safe is the area around Southern Grove Apartments?
Property crime in Memphis runs noticeably higher than the national average — 5,152 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 731/100K here. On the property itself, you'll find controlled access, gated, security cameras, sprinklers — features that can qualify for premium discounts.
What floor plans does Southern Grove Apartments offer?
There is 1 floor plan available, a 1-bedroom layout. Rent ranges from From $995. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with Southern Grove Apartments?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with Southern Grove Apartments or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from Southern Grove Apartments. SafeButler is an independent renters insurance comparison platform; the information shown here is compiled from public sources and renter quote data, not from Southern Grove Apartments directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the Southern Grove Apartments leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for Southern Grove Apartments renters?
SafeButler helps renters at Southern Grove 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 Southern Grove Apartments in Memphis, TN, 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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