Renters Insurance at The Grand Mill District Apartments
What Affects Your Premium Here
Every building is different. These factors specific to The Grand Mill District Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:
Open Access
No gated or controlled access — higher theft exposure
FEMA Flood Zone
Zone X — minimal flood risk
FBI UCR
Property crime rate: 4594/100K (191% above national average)
What You'll Likely Pay
$11
Est. Monthly
$133
Est. Annual
$12
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 Grand Mill District Apartments based on the rent level and building features.
Personal Property
What your stuff is worth
If you own less
$20,000
If you own more
$50,000
Liability
Covers accidental harm & lawsuits
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 Grand Mill District Apartments:
| Carrier | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Lemonade | $7/mo | $80/yr |
| USAA | $8/mo | $90/yr |
| State Farm | $10/mo | $120/yr |
| Progressive | $11/mo | $130/yr |
| Safeco | $11/mo | $130/yr |
| Travelers | $12/mo | $140/yr |
| Allstate | $13/mo | $150/yr |
| Nationwide | $13/mo | $150/yr |
| Farmers | $13/mo | $160/yr |
| Liberty Mutual | $15/mo | $180/yr |
Discounts You May Qualify For
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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 Minneapolis.
Minneapolis property crime rate
per 100K residents
U.S. avg is 1,578 per 100K
Breakdown per 100K residents
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 Grand Mill District Apartments also has on-site security features (Concierge, Doorman, Package lockers) that insurers recognize with discounts.
Source: FBI UCR Program, Minneapolis (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.
What residents talk about most
Maintenance
Consistently positive in reviews
“The maintenance team is excellent.” — Google reviewer
On-Site Security
Natural Hazards & Your Renters Coverage
The natural-hazard picture for renters at this address is straightforward: flood risk is low and earthquake shaking isn't a meaningful concern, but Hennepin County sees real severe-weather activity — NOAA tallies roughly 17 severe weather events a year. The good news is that's exactly the kind of damage a standard renters policy is designed to handle. The section below walks through the local weather record.
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 (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 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 records put Hennepin County squarely in severe-weather territory: roughly 17 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.
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 Hennepin County. Counts reflect reported events, not damage amounts.
Renters at this address generally don't need optional natural-hazard add-ons. The base policy already covers the realistic claim scenarios.
313 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Downtown Minneapolis
Monthly Cost Breakdown at The Grand Mill District Apartments
The listed rent isn't the whole number. Here's what The Grand Mill District Apartments actually costs each month once you add required fees and insurance.
Fees Beyond Rent
These are the additional charges beyond base rent at The Grand Mill District Apartments. Some are monthly, some are one-time — all of them affect your actual cost of living here.
Required Fees
Utility Billing Admin Fee
Charged per unit.
Electric Charge
Charged per unit.
Sewer Charge
Charged per unit.
Water Charge
Charged per unit.
Gas Charge
Charged per unit.
Trash Charge
Trash Utility Charge – Based on Square Footage and Occupancy Charged per unit.
Deposit
Charged per applicant.
Application Fee Per Applicant
Charged per applicant.
Administrative Fee
Charged per unit.
Pets Fees
Dog Deposit
Charged per pet.
Dog Fee
Charged per pet.
Dog Rent
Charged per pet.
Cat Deposit
Charged per pet.
Cat Fee
Charged per pet.
Cat Rent
Charged per pet.
Situational Fees
Transfer Fee
Charged per unit.
Lease Termination Fee
Charged per unit.
NSF Tenant Fee
Charged per unit.
Late Fee
Charged per unit.
About The Grand Mill District Apartments
From the property listing:
Grand Mill District Apartments offers modern convenience and urban sophistication in downtown Minneapolis.Our pet-friendly community offers studio, one, & two bedroom floor plans featuring wood-style flooring, quartz countertops, and full-sized in-unit laundry. Outside your door, enjoy a spacious rooftop lounge, resort-style pool, and Minneapolis' largest bark park.Live steps from upscale dining, retail, and world-class entertainment.
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