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Braxton Music City Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated May 10, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for Braxton Music City Apartments in Nashville? We break down what the lease requires, what coverage actually costs here (~$11/mo), the 6 discounts that may apply, and how the major carriers compare for your zip.

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Renters Insurance at Braxton Music City Apartments

What Affects Your Premium Here

Every building is different. These factors specific to Braxton Music City Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:

Controlled Access

Electronic/key fob entry — reduces unauthorized entry risk

Security System Issues

1 mention of broken gates, cameras, or locks in reviews

FEMA Flood Zone

Zone X — minimal flood risk

FBI UCR

Property crime rate: 4014/100K (154% above national average)

What You'll Likely Pay

$11

Est. Monthly

$133

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 Braxton Music City Apartments based on the rent level and building features.

Personal Property

What your stuff is worth

$30,000 recommended

If you own less

$20,000

If you own more

$50,000

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 Braxton Music City 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

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 Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.

Nashville property crime rate

4,014

per 100K residents

154% above U.S. avg

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

Breakdown per 100K residents

Burglary
383 / 200
Larceny / theft
3,022 / 1,172
Vehicle theft
610 / 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. Braxton Music City Apartments also has on-site security features (Package service, Controlled access, Property manager on site, Video patrol, Doorman, Sprinklers, On site maintenance) that insurers recognize with discounts.

Source: FBI UCR Program, Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (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
Pest Issues Mentioned
Security System Failures Mentioned

What residents talk about most

Management

Consistently positive in reviews

“The entire team goes above and beyond to make this a great place to live.” — Google reviewer

On-Site Security

Package service Controlled access Property manager on site Video patrol Doorman Sprinklers On site maintenance

Natural Hazards & Your Renters Coverage

Renters at this address have one borderline natural-hazard decision to make: whether to buy an earthquake endorsement on top of a standard policy. USGS rates the area as moderate seismic hazard. Flood and severe weather aren't standout concerns. Below is what each agency actually shows.

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

Damaging earthquakes happen here, but not often — USGS rates the area as moderate seismic hazard. A renters earthquake endorsement is inexpensive (typically under $100 a year) and worth weighing against the value of what's actually in your unit. The math leans toward 'add it' if you have high-value electronics, instruments, or art; 'skip it' for sparse furnishings.

Moderate seismic hazard · ground motion 0.14g

Endorsements priced for renters typically run under $100 a year and only cover personal property. Whether it pays back depends on the value of what's in your unit.

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 Davidson County squarely in severe-weather territory: roughly 36 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 ~36.2/yr
Hail events ~7.6/yr
Tornado events ~1.8/yr
Flood events ~7.8/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 Davidson County. Counts reflect reported events, not damage amounts.

The earthquake endorsement is the only meaningful optional add-on at this kind of address. Whether it's worth the premium depends on what's actually in your unit.

2165 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211

Southeast Nashville

Managed by Vest Residential Built 2022 5 stories 236 units
3.8/5 ·33 reviews Google
1 review Apt. Finder
$1,497 – $2,248 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at Braxton Music City Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $1,675 – $2,426
Base Rent $1,497 – $2,248
Required Monthly Fees $167
Est. Renters Insurance $11/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

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

Required Fees

Package Fee

Charged per unit.

$20 / mo

Trash Service - door to door pickup

Valet Trash Service Charged per unit.

$25 / mo

Pest Control Services

Charged per unit.

$5 / mo

Community Fee

Charged per unit.

$50 / mo

Trash Service

Recycling Charged per unit.

$7 / mo

Administrative Fee

Charged per unit.

$250

Application Fee

Online Application Fee Charged per applicant.

$75

Pets Fees

Pet Fees Or Charges

One Time Pet Fee - Dog Charged per pet.

$300

Pet Rent

- Dog Charged per pet.

$25 / mo

Parking Fees

Reserved Parking - Parking

Charged per vehicle.

$70 / mo

Optional Add-On Fees

Extra Keys Or Lock Changes

Key Replacement Fee Charged per unit.

$300

Noncompliant Renters Insurance Fee

Charged per unit.

$35

Bike Rack - Facilities

Charged per unit.

$5 / mo

Situational Fees

Lease Violation Fee

Charged per unit.

$100

Pet Policy

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

Cats Allowed
$25 Monthly Pet Rent
$300 Fee
99 lb Weight Limit
2 Pet Limit

About Braxton Music City Apartments

Year Built: 2022
Stories: 5 stories
Units: 236
Management: Vest Residential
Phone: (629) 262-9257

From the property listing:

Illuminate your ambitions and feed your dreams at Braxton Music City. A Nashville community boasting brand new 1 and 2-bedroom apartment homes distinctively crafted and designed to inspire you with a blend of sophistication and convenience. Release your talents in our resident exclusive recording studio or unwind in the 24-hour health and wellness center with leading edge equipment. Enrich your life beyond the four walls with direct access to endless opportunity in Nashville, Tennessee. Contact our Leasing Professionals for your personal experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Braxton Music City Apartments require renters insurance?
We didn't find a public insurance requirement for Braxton Music City 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 Braxton Music City Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $11/month ($133/year). Braxton Music City 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 below average.
What will I actually pay per month at Braxton Music City Apartments?
Plan for $1,675 to $2,426/month all-in. That's base rent ($1,497 – $2,248), plus $167/month in required fees (trash, utilities, etc.), plus roughly $11/month for renters insurance. Most apartment listing sites don't include those last two — so the sticker price can be misleading.
Does Braxton Music City Apartments allow pets?
Yes, Braxton Music City Apartments is pet-friendly. Here are the details: Cats Allowed. $25 Monthly Pet Rent. $300 – $300 Fee. 99 lb Weight Limit. 2 Pet Limit. Standard renters insurance covers pet-related liability at no extra cost.
How safe is the area around Braxton Music City Apartments?
Property crime in Nashville runs noticeably higher than the national average — 4,014 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 383/100K here. On the property itself, you'll find package service, controlled access, property manager on site, video patrol — features that can qualify for premium discounts.
What floor plans does Braxton Music City Apartments offer?
There are 10 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom layouts. Rent ranges from $1,497 – $2,248. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with Braxton Music City Apartments?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with Braxton Music City Apartments or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from Braxton Music City Apartments. SafeButler is an independent renters insurance comparison platform; the information shown here is compiled from public sources and renter quote data, not from Braxton Music City Apartments directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the Braxton Music City Apartments leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for Braxton Music City Apartments renters?
SafeButler helps renters at Braxton Music City 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 Braxton Music City Apartments in Nashville, 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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