The Watermarc at Biscayne Bay Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated Apr 15, 2026

Thinking about renting at The Watermarc at Biscayne Bay Apartments in Downtown Miami? This community requires renters insurance before you can sign a lease, and with rent at $3,102 – $4,933, you'll want to know exactly what that adds to your monthly bill. We estimate coverage here runs about $16/mo — below we break down the lease requirements, compare carriers, and show you how to get the best rate.

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2150 N Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33137

Downtown Miami

Managed by Blackstone Built 2021 28 stories 296 units
4/5 ·218 reviews Google
5/5 ·10 reviews Apt. Finder
$3,102 – $4,933 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at The Watermarc at Biscayne Bay Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $3,138 – $4,969
Base Rent $3,102 – $4,933
Required Monthly Fees $20
Est. Renters Insurance $16/mo

Renters Insurance at The Watermarc at Biscayne Bay Apartments

The Watermarc at Biscayne Bay Apartments's website requires tenants to carry renters insurance. The exact coverage minimums may vary by unit type, so confirm the specifics with the leasing office when you apply.

Lease Requirements

Interested party* Add property to policy
Listed carriers
Assurant Sure Kin
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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.

In The Watermarc at Biscayne Bay Apartments's own words:

"Liability coverage is required to live at our community, and we have options for you. You are pre-approved and can easily enroll in coverage through our preferred provider during your leasing process. For additional quotes from Assurant, please visit www.assurantrenters.com or call 877.826.8203."

What Affects Your Premium Here

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

Open Access

No gated or controlled access — higher theft exposure

Identity Theft Concerns

1 mentions in reviews (mail tampering, fraud, personal info)

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

$188

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 Watermarc at Biscayne Bay 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 The Watermarc at Biscayne Bay Apartments:

Carrier Monthly Annual
Lemonade $10/mo $123/yr
USAA $12/mo $138/yr
State Farm $15/mo $184/yr
Progressive $17/mo $200/yr
Safeco $17/mo $200/yr
Travelers $18/mo $215/yr
Allstate $19/mo $230/yr
Nationwide $19/mo $230/yr
Farmers $20/mo $246/yr
Liberty Mutual $23/mo $276/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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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 Watermarc at Biscayne Bay Apartments also has on-site security features (Package lockers) 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
Identity Theft / Mail Fraud Mentioned
Slip/Fall Hazards Mentioned

On-Site Security

Package lockers

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 Watermarc at Biscayne Bay Apartments.

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

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 Watermarc at Biscayne Bay Apartments. Some are monthly, some are one-time — all of them affect your actual cost of living here.

Required Fees

Pest Control

Monthly fee for preventative pest management. Charged per unit.

$1.94 / mo

Energy Conservation Fee

Monthly fee supporting sustainability initiatives. Charged per unit.

$5.86 / mo

Monthly Service Fee

The monthly service fee covers administrative and billing services. Charged per unit.

$6.15 / mo

Package Locker Charge

Annual fee for access to secure package lockers. Charged perunit.

$90 / yr

Sewer

Utility charge for sewer billed monthly based on usage or flat rate. Charged per unit.

Varies / mo

Water

Utility charge for water billed monthly based on usage or flat rate. Charged per unit.

Varies / mo

Electric

Utility charge for electricity billed monthly based on usageor flat rate. Charged per unit.

Varies / mo

Application Fee (per applicant)

A one-time, non-refundable charge for processing rental applications. Charged per applicant.

$100

Trash

Utility charge for trash billed monthly based on usage or flat rate. Charged per unit.

$25

Admin Fee

A one-time, non-refundable administrative fee charged at lease initiation to cover processing and onboarding costs. Charged per unit.

$350

Pets Fees

Pet Fee

One-time fee for pets, exempt for assistance animals. Charged per pet.

$400

Parking Fees

Parking

Monthly fee for reserved parking spaces or garages. Charged per vehicle.

$110 - $180 / mo

Addons Fees

Minimum Liability Insurance

Monthly fee ensuring required liability coverage. Charged per unit.

$15 / mo

Rent Credit Reporting (per household)

Optional service reporting rent payments to credit bureaus. Charged per unit.

$8 / mo

Short Term Renewal Fee

Monthly premium for short-term lease renewals. Charged per unit.

25% of base rent / mo

Notice Fee

Charge for failing to provide proper notice before vacating.Charged per unit.

3% of base rent

Termination Fee

Charge for ending a lease early. Charged per unit.

300% of base rent

Situational Fees

Late Charges

Fee for rent payments made after the due date. Charged per unit.

$150

Returned Check Fee

Fee for payments returned due to insufficient funds. Chargedper unit.

$40

Transfer Fee

Fee for moving to another unit within the same property. Charged per unit.

50% of base rent

Amenities

Special Features

King-size bedrooms Rooftop Social Deck Smart Thermostat USB outlets Catering Kitchen Dog Friendly EV Charging Stations Cat Friendly Demonstration Kitchen Grilling Station In-unit Washer and Dryer Modern Kitchen Pet Spa Glass showers Tech Lounge Tile Backsplash Wi-Fi in Common Areas Smart Door Lock Tile Flooring

Community Features

Car Charging Station Public Transportation Clubhouse Lounge Storage Space Cabana Fitness Center Pool Gameroom

Floor Plan Amenities

Wi-Fi Washer/Dryer Air Conditioning Ceiling Fans Storage Space Dishwasher Kitchen Microwave Refrigerator Quartz Countertops Tile Floors Walk-In Closets Floor to Ceiling Windows Balcony Patio Deck

Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what The Watermarc at Biscayne Bay 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
$400 Fee

About The Watermarc at Biscayne Bay Apartments

Year Built: 2021
Stories: 28 stories
Units: 296
Management: Blackstone
Phone: (850) 789-8431

From the property listing:

The Watermarc at Biscayne Bay is located in Edgewater, Miami. These brand new luxury apartments feature the best of high rise living on the bay. Your time matters, so we skip the hidden fee shuffle. Our prices include required monthly costs, no extra math, no mystery, just the real number. Floor plans include 1 , 2 , and 3 bedrooms, with den and penthouse layout options, as well as private patios and balconies. Featuring a resort style rooftop pool with penthouse social lounge, embrace every view Miami has to offer when having friends and family over.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Watermarc at Biscayne Bay Apartments require renters insurance?
Yes — you'll need an active renters insurance policy to sign a lease at The Watermarc at Biscayne Bay Apartments. You'll need to add the property management as an interested party on your policy, which most carriers can do at no extra charge.
How much is renters insurance at The Watermarc at Biscayne Bay Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $16/month ($188/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 Watermarc at Biscayne Bay Apartments?
Plan for $3,138 to $4,969/month all-in. That's base rent ($3,102 – $4,933), plus $20/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.
Does The Watermarc at Biscayne Bay Apartments allow pets?
Yes, The Watermarc at Biscayne Bay Apartments is pet-friendly. Here are the details: Other Pets Allowed. $400 Fee. Standard renters insurance covers pet-related liability at no extra cost.
How safe is the area around The Watermarc at Biscayne Bay 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 package lockers — features that can qualify for premium discounts.
Does The Watermarc at Biscayne Bay 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 Watermarc at Biscayne Bay Apartments offer?
There are 22 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom layouts. Rent ranges from $3,102 – $4,933. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.

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