Phoenix, AZ

Carole Arms Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated May 10, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for Carole Arms Apartments in Phoenix? We break down what the lease requires, what coverage actually costs here (~$15/mo), the 4 discounts that may apply, and how the major carriers compare for your zip.

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Renters Insurance at Carole Arms Apartments

We found a few insurance details on the Carole Arms 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 Carole Arms Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:

Older Building

Built in 1985 — older plumbing/electrical may increase risk

Open Access

No gated or controlled access — higher theft exposure

Identity Theft Concerns

1 mention in reviews (mail tampering, fraud, personal info)

Vehicle Crime

1 mention of car theft, vandalism, or break-ins in reviews

FEMA Flood Zone

Zone X — minimal flood risk

FBI UCR

Property crime rate: 2080/100K (32% above national average)

What You'll Likely Pay

$15

Est. Monthly

$176

Est. Annual

$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 (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 Carole Arms 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

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 Carole Arms 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

Discounts You May Qualify For

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 Phoenix.

Phoenix property crime rate

2,080

per 100K residents

32% above U.S. avg

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

Breakdown per 100K residents

Burglary
268 / 200
Larceny / theft
1,441 / 1,172
Vehicle theft
372 / 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. Carole Arms Apartments also has on-site security features (Property manager on site) that insurers recognize with discounts.

Source: FBI UCR Program, Phoenix (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
Safety Concerns Common topic
Pest Issues Mentioned
Slip/Fall Hazards Mentioned
Identity Theft / Mail Fraud Mentioned
Vehicle Crime Mentioned

On-Site Security

Property manager on site

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 (0.2 Pct Annual Chance 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 0.08g

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.

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 Maricopa County squarely in severe-weather territory: roughly 83 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 ~83.2/yr
Hail events ~13.2/yr
Tornado events ~0.6/yr
Flood events ~63.6/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 Maricopa 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.

2534-2550 W Hazelwood St, Phoenix, AZ 85017

Westside

Built 1985 2 stories 45 units
2.6/5 ·19 reviews Google
Apt. Finder
$949 – $1,316 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at Carole Arms Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $964 – $1,331
Base Rent $949 – $1,316
Est. Renters Insurance $15/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

These are the additional charges beyond base rent at Carole Arms 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.

$42

Administrative Fee

Charged per unit.

$200

Pets Fees

One-Time Pet Fee

Max of 2. Charged per pet.

$150

Pet Deposit

Max of 2. Charged per pet.

$150

Monthly Pet Fee

Max of 2. Charged per pet.

$45 / mo

Parking Fees

Parking Fee

Max of 1. Charged per vehicle.

Free

Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what Carole Arms 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
$150 Deposit
$45 Monthly Pet Rent
$150 Fee
20 lb Weight Limit
2 Pet Limit

About Carole Arms Apartments

Year Built: 1985
Stories: 2 stories
Units: 45
Phone: (623) 246-4869

From the property listing:

Welcome to Carole Arms! Located in Phoenix, AZ offers spacious one and two-bedroom apartment homes perfectly priced for any budget. Our residents enjoy living close to local shopping, dining, the bus line, and easy access to I-10 and I-17. Minutes from Grand Canyon University. Come find your new home TODAY!

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Carole Arms Apartments require renters insurance?
We found specific coverage details on the Carole Arms 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 Carole Arms Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $15/month ($176/year). For context, the statewide average is $14/month, so this building is right around average.
What will I actually pay per month at Carole Arms Apartments?
Plan for $964 to $1,331/month all-in. That's base rent ($949 – $1,316), 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 Carole Arms Apartments allow pets?
Yes, Carole Arms Apartments is pet-friendly. Here are the details: Cats Allowed. $150 – $150 Deposit. $45 Monthly Pet Rent. $150 – $150 Fee. 20 lb Weight Limit. 2 Pet Limit. Standard renters insurance covers pet-related liability at no extra cost.
How safe is the area around Carole Arms Apartments?
Property crime in Phoenix runs noticeably higher than the national average — 2,080 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 268/100K here. On the property itself, you'll find property manager on site — features that can qualify for premium discounts.
What floor plans does Carole Arms Apartments offer?
There are 4 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom layouts. Rent ranges from $949 – $1,316. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with Carole Arms Apartments?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with Carole Arms Apartments or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from Carole Arms Apartments. SafeButler is an independent renters insurance comparison platform; the information shown here is compiled from public sources and renter quote data, not from Carole Arms Apartments directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the Carole Arms Apartments leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for Carole Arms Apartments renters?
SafeButler helps renters at Carole Arms 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 Carole Arms Apartments in Phoenix, AZ, 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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