Nashville, TN

Cityvue @5101 Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated May 10, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for Cityvue @5101 Apartments in Nashville? We break down what the lease requires, what coverage actually costs here (~$15/mo), the 5 discounts that may apply, and how the major carriers compare for your zip.

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Renters Insurance at Cityvue @5101 Apartments

What Affects Your Premium Here

Every building is different. These factors specific to Cityvue @5101 Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:

Older Building

Built in 1973 — older plumbing/electrical may increase risk

Controlled Access

Electronic/key fob entry — reduces unauthorized entry risk

Dog-Friendly

Dogs allowed — consider higher liability coverage

Security System Issues

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

FEMA Flood Zone

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

FBI UCR

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

What You'll Likely Pay

$15

Est. Monthly

$175

Est. Annual

$14

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 Cityvue @5101 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

$300,000 recommended

Dog-friendly community — higher liability recommended for pet-related incidents

How Carriers Compare for This Area

Not all carriers price the same zip code equally. Here's how the major options stack up near Cityvue @5101 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%
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. Cityvue @5101 Apartments also has on-site security features (Controlled access, Property manager on site, On site maintenance, Perimeter fencing) 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

Maintenance

Consistently positive in reviews

“The maintenance is TOP NOTCH!” — Google reviewer
Security

A recurring concern in reviews

“There is homeless people that wonder through but where at in Nashville doesn't have that.” — Google reviewer

On-Site Security

Controlled access Property manager on site On site maintenance Perimeter fencing

Natural Hazards & Your Renters Coverage

At this address in Nashville, two of renters insurance's biggest exclusions overlap. The property is mapped into a FEMA flood-risk zone and the seismic hazard is rated moderate. A standard policy would handle neither. The good news is both gaps can be closed with relatively cheap add-ons; the section below works through the specifics.

Flood damage

This address is mapped into a Special Flood Hazard Area — FEMA's name for the higher-probability flood zones. Your landlord's building policy doesn't extend to your possessions, and a standard renters policy explicitly excludes flood damage. NFIP renters coverage starts around $99 a year and is usually the simplest path to closing the gap.

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

The seismic picture is in the middle: damaging earthquakes are uncommon but not negligible. Renters insurance excludes earthquake damage regardless, so the choice is whether the modest cost of an endorsement is worth the modest probability of a payout. The data point below provides the specifics.

Moderate seismic hazard · ground motion 0.13g

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

This is the part of the natural-hazard picture where renters insurance actually pays out. NOAA records around 36 severe-weather events a year in Davidson County. Damage to personal property from wind, hail, and storms is covered by a baseline policy — the historical record below is more about understanding what your policy will actually be used for than identifying a coverage gap.

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.

Renters here typically end up either adding two endorsements to a single policy (simpler but not always cheaper) or carrying separate flood and earthquake policies alongside their standard renters policy (more annoying to manage but often cheaper). Worth pricing both.

5101 Linbar Dr, Nashville, TN 37211

Nashville

Managed by Volunteer Properties Built 1973 3 stories 239 units
3.3/5 ·126 reviews Google
4/5 ·14 reviews Apt. Finder
$949 – $1,399 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at Cityvue @5101 Apartments

The listed rent isn't the whole number. Here's what Cityvue @5101 Apartments actually costs each month once you add required fees and insurance.

Total Monthly Cost $1,087 – $1,537
Base Rent $949 – $1,399
Required Monthly Fees $123
Est. Renters Insurance $15/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

These are the additional charges beyond base rent at Cityvue @5101 Apartments. Some are monthly, some are one-time — all of them affect your actual cost of living here.

Required Fees

Building Liability Waiver Fee

Charged per unit.

$15 / mo

Trash Reimbursement

Charged per unit.

$15 / mo

Water and Sewer Reimbursement

Charged per unit.

$40 / mo

Pest Control Reimbursement

Charged per unit.

$8 / mo

Application Fee

Charged per applicant.

$50

Administrative Fee

Charged per unit.

$200

Pets Fees

Pet Fees Or Charges

Non-Refundable Pet Fee - Dog Charged per pet.

$300

Optional Add-On Fees

Cleaning Charges

Carpet Cleaning Charged per unit.

$0.01

Damage Charges

Damages - General 1 Charged per unit.

$0.01

Extra Keys Or Lock Changes

Keys not returned Charged per unit.

$0.01

CONCMONTHLY

Concession - Monthly Charged per unit.

$51

Concession - Monthly

Charged per unit.

$51 - $201 / mo

Situational Fees

Eviction / Legal Fees

Attorney / Legal Charges Charged per unit.

$0.01

Month To Month Charges

Charged per unit.

$200

Transfer Fee

Charged per unit.

$500

Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what Cityvue @5101 Apartments allows — and keep in mind, if you have a dog, most insurance advisors recommend bumping your liability coverage to at least $300,000. Standard renters policies cover pet-related incidents, but the default $100,000 limit may not be enough if something happens.

Cats and Dogs Allowed
$25 Monthly Pet Rent
$300 Fee
45 lb Weight Limit

About Cityvue @5101 Apartments

Year Built: 1973
Stories: 3 stories
Units: 239
Management: Volunteer Properties
Phone: (629) 262-9293

From the property listing:

Discover CityVue @ 5101, where modern style meets unbeatable convenience in Nashville, TN. With a fresh new look and trendy color schemes, our spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments offer the perfect blend of comfort and functionality. Enjoy open-concept kitchens with ample storage, bright bedrooms with built-in closet shelving, and expansive living areas ideal for entertaining. Nestled in a peaceful, park-like setting, our community provides the perfect escape while keeping you close to everything Nashville has to offer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cityvue @5101 Apartments require renters insurance?
We didn't find a public insurance requirement for Cityvue @5101 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 Cityvue @5101 Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $15/month ($175/year). Cityvue @5101 Apartments has security features that qualify for discounts — with those applied, you could pay as little as $14/month. For context, the statewide average is $13/month, so this building is above average.
What will I actually pay per month at Cityvue @5101 Apartments?
Plan for $1,087 to $1,537/month all-in. That's base rent ($949 – $1,399), plus $123/month in required fees (trash, utilities, etc.), plus roughly $15/month for renters insurance. Most apartment listing sites don't include those last two — so the sticker price can be misleading.
Does Cityvue @5101 Apartments allow pets?
Yes, Cityvue @5101 Apartments is pet-friendly. Here are the details: Cats and Dogs Allowed. $25 Monthly Pet Rent. $300 Fee. 45 lb Weight Limit. If you have a pet, keep in mind that most renters insurance policies cover pet liability — but you may want to increase your liability limit, especially for larger breeds.
How safe is the area around Cityvue @5101 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 controlled access, property manager on site, on site maintenance, perimeter fencing — features that can qualify for premium discounts.
Does Cityvue @5101 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 Cityvue @5101 Apartments offer?
There are 2 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom layouts. Rent ranges from $949 – $1,399. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with Cityvue @5101 Apartments?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with Cityvue @5101 Apartments or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from Cityvue @5101 Apartments. SafeButler is an independent renters insurance comparison platform; the information shown here is compiled from public sources and renter quote data, not from Cityvue @5101 Apartments directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the Cityvue @5101 Apartments leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for Cityvue @5101 Apartments renters?
SafeButler helps renters at Cityvue @5101 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 Cityvue @5101 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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