The Verdict · Phoenix, AZ
$1,938–$2,718
real monthly · incl. fees + insurance
4.7★
14 Google reviews
Flood-zone location
worth watching
A well-rated community where the real cost runs ~$255 over sticker, and flood coverage isn't optional in FEMA zone A.
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What Residents Say
The honest version — the good and the bad, straight from recent Google reviews of Aura Uptown Apartments.
“This company has a property in Tempe that has a great reputation, so I knew it was going to be near the top of my list. Being able to move into something brand new was appealing to me, and when I physically drove up to the property for the first time and realized the exact location of the property …”
“We toured with Logan and he was so wonderful! He took time with us and we even came back to look again. He answered all of our questions and we had many. Then we met Callie and Autumn in the leasing office as well and they were amazing too. It’s always a good sign that the office staff is easy to…”
“This place is AMAZING! I can't think of a better word than that. From the moment I walked in the doors of the leasing office I have been in love with this property. This is my second AURA property that I have lived in and I couldn't be happier with where I live. The apartments are beautifully a…”
“Loving it here, everything has gone great! Met the maintenance team today, Ray came and fixed my issues and was so kind and quick also professional!”
“Melissa gave my girlfriend and I and excelent service and tour and made us really exited to start our new adventure in Aura.”
What reviews flag most
Mined from 5 recent reviews · 14 total on Google. Longer bars mean the topic comes up more often — this is a read on what gets mentioned, not a summary of every review.
On management, the review consensus is consistently positive in reviews — one resident wrote: “We toured maybe 20 properties and The Aura is where we ended due to the beautiful apartments and the wonderful staff.”.
201 W Coolidge St, Phoenix, AZ 85013
Midtown Phoenix
What Aura Uptown Apartments Really Costs
The sticker rent isn't the whole number. Here's what Aura Uptown Apartments actually costs each month once required fees, pet rent, and insurance are in — the number the listing sites leave off.
Renters insurance adds ~$12/mo to that total — compare quotes →
Fees Beyond Rent
The additional charges beyond base rent at Aura Uptown Apartments. Some are monthly, some one-time — all of them shape your real cost of living here.
Required Fees
Utility Administration Fee
Monthly utility billing management fee. Charged per unit.
Tech Package
Monthly internet service fee. Charged per unit.
Valet Waste/Trash
Fee for valet trash service (doorstep pickup) Charged per un it.
Pest Control
Pest prevention and treatment service fee. Charged per unit.
Parking
Monthly parking fee. Contact office for details. Charged per unit.
Utility - Common Area Electric
Covers electric for common areas. Charged per unit.
Utility - Gas
Monthly gas charges. Charged per unit.
Utility - Sewer
Monthly wastewater and sewer charge. Charged per unit.
Utility - Water
Monthly community water services charge. Charged per unit.
Utility - Trash
Monthly trash services fee. Charged per unit.
Non-refundable Administrative Fee
One-time processing fee for administrative costs. Charged pe r unit.
Credit Check Fee
Screening and processing fee (per applicant). Charged per un it.
Vehicle Tag Fee
One-time parking tag fee. Contact office for details. Charge d per unit.
Security Deposit
Refundable deposit for damages or lease obligations. Charged per unit.
Parking Fees
Parking Fee
Charged per vehicle.
Optional Add-On Fees
Pet Deposit
Refundable pet deposit for approved pet. Charged per unit.
Non-refundable Pet Fee
One-time pet fee for approved pet. Charged per unit.
Pet Rent
Monthly pet rent. Charged per unit.
Pet Screening Fee (per pet).
Fee for pet screening. Charged per unit.
Situational Fees
MTM Flat Fee
Fee for month-to-month tenancy Charged per unit.
Late Fee
Late payment fee. Charged per unit.
Vacant Cost Recovery Fee
Utility recovery fee for an occupied unit Charged per unit.
NSF Tenant Fee
Returned or declined payment fee. Charged per unit.
2nd Late Fee
Additional fees for past due balance per lease. Charged per unit.
Early Termination Fee
Fee to terminate lease early. Charged per unit.
Safety & Property Crime
For a renter, property crime is what you actually feel day to day — a car broken into overnight, a package lifted off the step, a bike gone from storage, or how the walk from the lot feels after dark. Here's how Phoenix looks on the theft-related crimes that touch renters most.
These are city-level figures from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — not block-by-block. Your specific street may run calmer or rougher than the citywide rate.
Phoenix property crime
2,080
per 100K residents
U.S. avg 1,578 / 100K
Breakdown per 100K residents
U.S. average
The practical takeaways here are the unglamorous ones: park in lit areas, use a parcel locker if the community offers one, and don't leave anything visible in the car. Aura Uptown Apartments's on-site security (Package service, Controlled access, Property manager on site, Gated, Covered parking) helps on the margin.
Source · FBI UCR · Phoenix · 2024-12 to 2025-11
On-Site Security
Natural Hazards to Plan For
This is one of the situations where the off-the-shelf renters policy leaves real exposure on the table. Aura Uptown Apartments sits in a FEMA flood zone, and the USGS marks the surrounding ground as moderate hazard for shaking. Standard renters policies cover neither flood nor earthquake — the rest of the section walks through what that means in dollars and what add-ons are worth pricing.
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.
Source · FEMA NFHL
FEMA Zone A — High-risk flood area
Flood insurance strongly recommended — standard renters policies exclude flood damage.
What to know about flood as a renter here:
- Your landlord's building policy does not cover your belongings
- NFIP 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 structure
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.
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.
Source · USGS NSHM
Moderate seismic hazard · ground motion 0.08g
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.
Ground motion at ~2% probability over 50 years — the building-code reference level
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 83 severe-weather events a year in Maricopa 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 · 5-yr averages for Maricopa County
For an address with overlapping exposure like this one, the sensible step is to price each endorsement individually before deciding what to add to a base policy. Carriers price these add-ons inconsistently, so a single bundled quote rarely tells the full story.
Renters Insurance at Aura Uptown Apartments
What Affects Your Premium Here
Every building is different. These factors specific to Aura Uptown Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:
Gated Community
Gated access reduces theft risk — may qualify for security discount
Controlled Access
Electronic/key fob entry — reduces unauthorized entry risk
FEMA Flood Zone
Zone A — High-risk flood area. Flood insurance strongly recommended.
FBI UCR
Property crime rate: 2080/100K (32% above national average)
What You'll Likely Pay
$12
Est. monthly
$147
Est. annual
$11
With discounts/mo
$14
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 (furniture, electronics, clothes), and liability coverage, which protects you if someone gets hurt in your unit or you damage someone else's property. Here's what we'd recommend for Aura Uptown Apartments based on the rent level and building.
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 Aura Uptown Apartments:
| Carrier | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Lemonade | $8/mo | $96/yr |
| USAA | $9/mo | $108/yr |
| State Farm | $12/mo | $144/yr |
| Progressive | $13/mo | $156/yr |
| Safeco | $13/mo | $156/yr |
| Travelers | $14/mo | $168/yr |
| Allstate | $15/mo | $180/yr |
| Nationwide | $15/mo | $180/yr |
| Farmers | $16/mo | $192/yr |
| Liberty Mutual | $18/mo | $216/yr |
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Pet Policy
Bringing a pet? Here's what Aura Uptown Apartments allows, along with the deposits and monthly pet rent to budget for.
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About Aura Uptown Apartments
From the property listing:
Aura Uptown offers a new way to experience Phoenix living with a range of floor plans providing unique designs, including studios, one, and two-bedroom options. Stay connected to the pulse of the city while honoring its artistic and historical roots.
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