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The Skylar Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated May 10, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for The Skylar Apartments in Miami? We break down what the lease requires, what coverage actually costs here (~$16/mo), the 5 discounts that may apply, and how the major carriers compare for your zip.

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Renters Insurance at The Skylar Apartments

What Affects Your Premium Here

Every building is different. These factors specific to The Skylar Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:

Controlled Access

Electronic/key fob entry — reduces unauthorized entry risk

FEMA Flood Zone

Zone AE — High-risk flood area with base flood elevation. Flood insurance strongly recommended.

FBI UCR

Property crime rate: 2477/100K (57% above national average)

What You'll Likely Pay

$16

Est. Monthly

$196

Est. Annual

$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 Skylar Apartments based on the rent level and building features.

Personal Property

What your stuff is worth

$40,000 recommended

If you own less

$25,000

If you own more

$60,000

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 Skylar Apartments:

Carrier Monthly Annual
Lemonade $11/mo $128/yr
USAA $12/mo $144/yr
State Farm $16/mo $192/yr
Progressive $17/mo $208/yr
Safeco $17/mo $208/yr
Travelers $19/mo $224/yr
Allstate $20/mo $240/yr
Nationwide $20/mo $240/yr
Farmers $21/mo $256/yr
Liberty Mutual $24/mo $289/yr

Discounts You May Qualify For

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 Miami.

Miami property crime rate

2,477

per 100K residents

57% above U.S. avg

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

Breakdown per 100K residents

Burglary
232 / 200
Larceny / theft
1,994 / 1,172
Vehicle theft
252 / 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 Skylar Apartments also has on-site security features (Controlled access, Package lockers, Covered parking) that insurers recognize with discounts.

Source: FBI UCR Program, Miami (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 Mentioned

What residents talk about most

Maintenance

Consistently positive in reviews

“I especially want to give a special mention to the maintenance team, especially Ernesto who’s really professional and polite.” — Google reviewer
Management

Consistently positive in reviews

“Management is responsive and always willing to help when needed, which makes a big difference.” — Google reviewer

On-Site Security

Controlled access Package lockers Covered parking

Natural Hazards & Your Renters Coverage

FEMA places The Skylar Apartments inside a flood-risk zone, which matters because flood damage is one of the few things a standard renters policy doesn't cover. The rest is mostly familiar territory — wind, hail, theft, fire are all included by default. Below is the specific zone designation for this address and what your options are for closing the flood gap.

Flood damage

FEMA places this address inside a Special Flood Hazard Area, which is the agency's designation for parts of the country with at least a 1-in-4 chance of flooding over a 30-year mortgage. Standard renters insurance excludes flood damage outright — even small amounts of standing water that ruin a mattress or laptop. Closing the gap requires either an NFIP renters policy (starting around $99 a year) or a private flood policy from carriers like Neptune or Wright Flood.

FEMA Zone AE — High-risk flood area with base flood elevation

Flood insurance strongly recommended — standard renters policies exclude flood damage.

What to know about flood insurance as a renter:

  • Your landlord's building policy does not cover your belongings
  • NFIP (National Flood Insurance Program) offers renters policies starting around $99/year
  • Private carriers (Neptune, Wright Flood) may offer lower rates
  • Most flood claims in this zone are for personal property, not structural damage

Most flood claims renters file in zones like this one are for personal property — laptops, mattresses, instruments — not structural damage. That's exactly what a renters-targeted flood policy is designed for.

Flood zone data from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL). Zones can change — verify at FEMA Flood Map Service.

Earthquake shaking

USGS rates seismic activity here as low. A damaging earthquake is unlikely enough that most renters skip the earthquake endorsement entirely — your standard renters policy still covers the things you actually claim against (theft, fire, water damage from leaks, wind damage). The hazard data is below for completeness.

Low seismic hazard · ground motion 0.02g

Skipping the endorsement is a defensible choice at this hazard level. Theft, fire, lightning, and most water damage stay covered under your standard renters policy regardless.

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 Miami-Dade 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 ~8.6/yr
Hail events ~4.6/yr
Tornado events ~1.4/yr
Flood events ~16.4/yr

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, annual averages from the past five years for Miami-Dade 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.

1444 NW 14th Ave, Miami, FL 33125

Miami

Managed by RPM Built 2017 21 stories 263 units
3.3/5 ·358 reviews Google
5/5 ·81 reviews Apt. Finder
$2,152 – $6,042 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at The Skylar Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $2,168 – $6,058
Base Rent $2,152 – $6,042
Est. Renters Insurance $16/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

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

Pets Fees

Pet Fee

Max of 2. Fee for allowing pets in the home. Charged per pet

$350 - $500

Pet Rent

Max of 2. Monthly charge for keeping a pet in the home. Char ged per pet.

$25 / mo

Parking Fees

Parking Fee

Max of 3. Charge for access to a garage space. Charged per v ehicle.

$75 - $175 / mo

Parking Fee

Max of 3. Fee for reserved or designated parking space use a nd maintenance Charged per vehicle.

$50 / mo

Parking - Reserved

Max of 3. Fee for a designated parking spot on-site. Charged per vehicle.

$50 / mo

Optional Add-On Fees

Rent Payment Credit Building Service

Charged per unit.

$8.95 - $14.95

Trash Admin

Administrative costs for managing trash service billing, coo rdination, and related expenses for your apartment. Charged per unit.

$25 / mo

Stormwater / Drainage Admin Fee

Management of community stormwater drainage and runoff infra structure Charged per unit.

$3.50 / mo

Utility Water / Wastewater Admin Fee

Covers administrative costs associated with billing and mana ging water utility services. Charged per unit.

$4.89 / mo

Amenity / Clubhouse Rental Deposit (Refundable)

Refundable deposit for potential damages during a clubhouse rental. Charged per unit.

$500 / occurence

Amenity / Clubhouse Rental Fee

Fee for reserving the community clubhouse for events or gath erings. Charged per unit.

$500 / occurence

Common Area Utilities

Shared utility costs in community common areas. Charged per unit.

Usage-Based

Trash Services - Hauling

Cost of trash collection, removal, and hauling services. Cha rged per unit.

Usage-Based

Utility - Water / Sewer

Charged per unit.

Usage-Based

Utility- Gas

Cost of gas usage for your apartment. Charged per unit.

Usage-Based

Utility - Electric

Cost of electricity usage for your apartment. Charged per un it.

Usage-Based

Insurance Fee

Charged per unit.

Varies / mo

Situational Fees

Utility - New Account Fee

One-time charge to activate new utility services. Charged pe r unit.

$15

Security Deposit (Refundable)

Refundable deposit covering potential damages and unpaid ren t per lease terms. Charged per unit.

$500 - $1,500

Excise Tax

Charge for water usage and base fees imposed by Miami-Dade C ounty or certain municipalities, collected and remitted to the appropriate authority. Charged per unit.

Usage-Based

Utility - Final Bill Fee

One-time charge for processing and closing a utility account Charged per unit.

Varies one-time

Pet Policy

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

Other Pets Allowed

About The Skylar Apartments

Year Built: 2017
Stories: 21 stories
Units: 263
Management: RPM
Phone: (786) 977-3238

From the property listing:

This is anything but ordinary. The Skylar defines the Miami lifestyle with modern design, coastal energy, and effortless convenience. Choose from spacious Studio, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom Miami apartments crafted with the details that make every home feel like your perfect Miami dwelling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Skylar Apartments require renters insurance?
We didn't find a public insurance requirement for The Skylar 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 Skylar Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $16/month ($196/year). For context, the statewide average is $16/month, so this building is right around average.
What will I actually pay per month at The Skylar Apartments?
Plan for $2,168 to $6,058/month all-in. That's base rent ($2,152 – $6,042), plus roughly $16/month for renters insurance. Most apartment listing sites don't include those last two — so the sticker price can be misleading.
Does The Skylar Apartments allow pets?
Yes, The Skylar Apartments is pet-friendly. Here are the details: Other Pets Allowed. Standard renters insurance covers pet-related liability at no extra cost.
How safe is the area around The Skylar Apartments?
Property crime in Miami runs noticeably higher than the national average — 2,477 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 232/100K here. On the property itself, you'll find controlled access, package lockers, covered parking — features that can qualify for premium discounts.
Does The Skylar Apartments need flood insurance?
This property sits in FEMA flood zone AE (High-risk flood area with base flood elevation). Standard renters insurance does not cover flood damage — you'd need a separate flood policy or endorsement. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) offers renters policies starting around $99/year, and private carriers like Neptune and Wright Flood may offer competitive rates.
What floor plans does The Skylar Apartments offer?
There are 32 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, studio layouts. Rent ranges from $2,152 – $6,042. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with The Skylar Apartments?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with The Skylar Apartments or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from The Skylar 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 Skylar Apartments directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the The Skylar Apartments leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for The Skylar Apartments renters?
SafeButler helps renters at The Skylar 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 Skylar Apartments in Miami, 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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