Renters Insurance at Legacy Hill Apartments
What Affects Your Premium Here
Every building is different. These factors specific to Legacy Hill Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:
Older Building
Built in 1977 — older plumbing/electrical may increase risk
Open Access
No gated or controlled access — higher theft exposure
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 X — minimal flood risk
FBI UCR
Property crime rate: 4014/100K (154% above national average)
What You'll Likely Pay
$15
Est. Monthly
$175
Est. Annual
$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 Legacy Hill Apartments based on the rent level and building features.
Personal Property
What your stuff is worth
If you own less
$15,000
If you own more
$40,000
Liability
Covers accidental harm & lawsuits
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 Legacy Hill 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
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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
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.
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.
What residents talk about most
Security
A recurring concern in reviews
“My new car was broken into not even 2 months after I brought it home and all they had to say is that crime can happen anywhere at any time and my best bet would be investing in my…” — Google reviewer
Natural Hazards & Your Renters Coverage
At a moderate-hazard address like Legacy Hill Apartments, the question of whether to add earthquake coverage to a renters policy isn't obvious — endorsements run roughly $50–$150 a year, and the probability of a damaging quake is real but low. Flood risk here is minimal and most other weather damage is already covered. Specifics below.
Flood damage
This address is in one of FEMA's lower flood-risk classifications. Standard renters policies don't cover flood damage anywhere, but in low-risk zones the cost of a separate NFIP policy generally isn't justified by the expected loss. The detail is below mostly for completeness.
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
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 0.15g
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.
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.
Standard renters insurance is enough for most renters here. The earthquake endorsement is worth pricing if you'd find replacing your possessions out-of-pocket painful.
501 Shadowood Dr, Nashville, TN 37205
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Monthly Cost Breakdown at Legacy Hill Apartments
The listed rent isn't the whole number. Here's what Legacy Hill Apartments actually costs each month once you add required fees and insurance.
Fees Beyond Rent
These are the additional charges beyond base rent at Legacy Hill Apartments. Some are monthly, some are one-time — all of them affect your actual cost of living here.
Required Fees
Pest Control
Fee charged monthly: $3/month. Charged per unit.
Trash
Fee charged monthly: $32/month. Charged per unit.
Parking Fee
1 vehicle allowed per licensed driver on the lease. Charged per unit.
Smart Home + Internet Package
Fee charged monthly: $70/month. Charged per unit.
Application Fee
Fee charged one-time: $90. Charged per applicant.
Admin Fee
Fee charged one-time: $175. Charged per unit.
Security Deposit
Charged per unit.
Pets Fees
Pet Fee
Charged per pet.
Pet Rent
Acceptable animals include domestic cats and dogs. Dogs that are purebreds or mixes of the following breeds are prohibited: Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Chow-Chow, Doberman, German Shepherd, Great Dane, Pit Bull (American Staffordshire Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier), Rottweiler, Saint Bernard, Shar Pei, and Siberian Husky. All other animals including exotic pets are prohibited. All animals must be authorized by management. Charged per pet.
Parking Fees
Parking Fee
1 reserved space allowed per building Charged per vehicle.
Optional Add-On Fees
Liability Insurance
Fee charged monthly: $14/month. Charged per unit.
RentTrack
Fee charged monthly: $6.95/month. Charged per unit.
Pet Policy
Bringing a pet? Here's what Legacy Hill 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.
About Legacy Hill Apartments
From the property listing:
Legacy Hill boasts remarkable amenities and stylish apartments for rent in Nashville. Enjoy spacious and unique floor plans offering private balconies or patios with breathtaking views of Nashville’s skyline. Select apartment homes have been given an extensive makeover and feature modern appliances, large walk-in closets, and washer/dryer connections. In addition to thoughtful finishes, our residents enjoy access to our 24-hour fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, lighted tennis courts, and resort-style swimming pool and its spectacular views of lush, rolling Tennessee hills.
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