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The Commons Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated May 10, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for The Commons Apartments in Orlando? We break down what the lease requires, what coverage actually costs here (~$16/mo), the 4 discounts that may apply, and how the major carriers compare for your zip.

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Renters Insurance at The Commons Apartments

We found a few insurance details on the The Commons Apartments website. Your lease may have additional requirements — treat these as a starting point.

Lease Requirements

Interested party* Add property to policy
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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.

What Affects Your Premium Here

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

Open Access

No gated or controlled access — higher theft exposure

Dog-Friendly

Dogs allowed — consider higher liability coverage

FEMA Flood Zone

Zone X — minimal flood risk

AreaVibes

Crime grade: B+

What You'll Likely Pay

$16

Est. Monthly

$187

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 Commons 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

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 The Commons Apartments:

Carrier Monthly Annual
Lemonade $8/mo $102/yr
USAA $10/mo $114/yr
State Farm $13/mo $152/yr
Progressive $14/mo $165/yr
Safeco $14/mo $165/yr
Travelers $15/mo $178/yr
Allstate $16/mo $190/yr
Nationwide $16/mo $190/yr
Farmers $17/mo $203/yr
Liberty Mutual $19/mo $228/yr

Discounts You May Qualify For

Claims-free (if applicable)
-10%
Pay-in-full annual
-7%
Paperless/autopay
-3%
Multi-policy bundle
-10%

Next Step

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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 Orlando.

B+

Area Crime Grade

Detailed FBI property-crime data isn't available for Orlando in the latest reporting cycle, so we're showing the AreaVibes neighborhood grade as a general signal. The Commons Apartments has on-site security features (Property manager on site) that insurers recognize with premium discounts.

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

What residents talk about most

Maintenance

Consistently positive in reviews

“Mark and Lou on the maintenance team are outstanding.” — Google reviewer

On-Site Security

Property manager on site

Natural Hazards & Your Renters Coverage

The natural-hazard exposure at The Commons Apartments is mild on every dimension a renter typically cares about. FEMA's flood zone for this address is low-risk, USGS rates seismic activity as low, and severe-weather records for Orange County are unremarkable. Standard renters insurance handles the everyday claims (theft, fire, wind, water damage from leaks) without any add-ons. Specifics below for the curious.

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

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 0.03g

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 severe-weather record for Orange County is on the calmer end of the national distribution — modest activity across most categories. Whatever does happen, your renters policy already covers it (wind, hail, lightning damage to your possessions). The five-year averages are below.

High-wind events ~6.0/yr
Hail events ~3.8/yr
Tornado events ~0.4/yr
Flood events ~1.4/yr

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, annual averages from the past five years for Orange County. Counts reflect reported events, not damage amounts.

The bottom line: a standard renters policy at this address is sufficient. None of the optional natural-hazard endorsements pay back at meaningful odds.

8050 Gables Commons Dr, Orlando, FL 32821

I Drive

Built 1998 3 stories 280 units
4/5 ·247 reviews Google
4/5 ·5 reviews Apt. Finder
$1,371 – $3,571 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at The Commons Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $1,387 – $3,587
Base Rent $1,371 – $3,571
Est. Renters Insurance $16/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

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

Required Fees

Application Fee Per Applicant

Charged per applicant.

$75

Administrative Fee

Charged per unit.

$250

Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what The Commons 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

About The Commons Apartments

Year Built: 1998
Stories: 3 stories
Units: 280
Phone: (689) 600-1022

From the property listing:

Welcome to The Commons apartments, a renovated resort style community located just off International Drive in Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL. Escape to Disney Springs, Sea World, Universal Studios or Vineland Outlet Mall all in your neighborhood. Easy access to Daryl Carter Parkway and I-4 and never far from all the shopping, dining and entertainment that Orlando, FL has to offer. Featuring spacious 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom and 4 bedroom apartment homes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Commons Apartments require renters insurance?
We found specific coverage details on the The Commons Apartments website — these likely reflect lease requirements, but confirm with the leasing office. 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 The Commons Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $16/month ($187/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 Commons Apartments?
Plan for $1,387 to $3,587/month all-in. That's base rent ($1,371 – $3,571), 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 Commons Apartments allow pets?
Yes, The Commons Apartments is pet-friendly. Here are the details: Cats and Dogs Allowed. 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 The Commons Apartments?
The area is fairly safe, with a B+ crime grade. On the property itself, you'll find property manager on site — features that can also qualify you for insurance discounts.
What floor plans does The Commons Apartments offer?
There are 15 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, 4-bedroom layouts. Rent ranges from $1,371 – $3,571. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with The Commons Apartments?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with The Commons Apartments or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from The Commons Apartments. SafeButler is an independent renters insurance comparison platform; the information shown here is compiled from public sources and renter quote data, not from The Commons Apartments directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the The Commons Apartments leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for The Commons Apartments renters?
SafeButler helps renters at The Commons 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 The Commons Apartments in Orlando, FL, 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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