Pittsburgh, PA

Cavendish Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated May 10, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for Cavendish Apartments in Pittsburgh? We break down what the lease requires, what coverage actually costs here (~$14/mo), the 5 discounts that may apply, and how the major carriers compare for your zip.

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Renters Insurance at Cavendish Apartments

What Affects Your Premium Here

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

Older Building

Built in 1928 — older plumbing/electrical may increase risk

Gated Community

Gated access reduces theft risk — may qualify for security discount

Dog-Friendly

Dogs allowed — consider higher liability coverage

FEMA Flood Zone

Zone X — minimal flood risk

FBI UCR

Property crime rate: 2299/100K (46% above national average)

What You'll Likely Pay

$14

Est. Monthly

$169

Est. Annual

$13

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 Cavendish Apartments based on the rent level and building features.

Personal Property

What your stuff is worth

$15,000 recommended

If you own less

$10,000

If you own more

$25,000

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 Cavendish Apartments:

Carrier Monthly Annual
Lemonade $7/mo $89/yr
USAA $8/mo $100/yr
State Farm $11/mo $133/yr
Progressive $12/mo $144/yr
Safeco $12/mo $144/yr
Travelers $13/mo $155/yr
Allstate $14/mo $166/yr
Nationwide $14/mo $166/yr
Farmers $15/mo $177/yr
Liberty Mutual $17/mo $199/yr

Discounts You May Qualify For

Gated community
-5%
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 Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh property crime rate

2,299

per 100K residents

46% above U.S. avg

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

Breakdown per 100K residents

Burglary
219 / 200
Larceny / theft
1,761 / 1,172
Vehicle theft
318 / 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. Cavendish Apartments also has on-site security features (Gated) that insurers recognize with discounts.

Source: FBI UCR Program, Pittsburgh (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.

Management Issues Mentioned

On-Site Security

Gated

Natural Hazards & Your Renters Coverage

Renters here aren't dealing with the rarer natural-disaster exclusions — flood risk is low at the address and earthquakes are uncommon. The everyday risk in Allegheny County is severe weather: an average of 80 severe weather events a year per NOAA. Wind, hail, and storm-driven damage to personal property are covered by a typical renters policy, which is what makes the coverage worth carrying.

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

Earthquakes happen rarely enough at this location that an earthquake-specific endorsement isn't a meaningful insurance decision. A baseline renters policy still covers the claims you'd actually file. The USGS-level detail is included below mostly for thoroughness.

Low seismic hazard · ground motion 0.04g

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

This is the part of the natural-hazard picture where renters insurance actually pays out. NOAA records around 80 severe-weather events a year in Allegheny 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 ~80.2/yr
Hail events ~18.6/yr
Tornado events ~2.0/yr
Flood events ~27.2/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 Allegheny County. Counts reflect reported events, not damage amounts.

The natural-hazard picture is favorable enough that a baseline renters policy is the right end-state for most renters here. No upgrade required.

226 Shady Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

East Pittsburgh

Built 1928 5 stories 39 units
4.3/5 ·12 reviews Google
Apt. Finder
$715 – $1,000 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at Cavendish Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $1,154 – $1,439
Base Rent $715 – $1,000
Required Monthly Fees $425
Est. Renters Insurance $14/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

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

Required Fees

Technology Fee

Charged per unit.

$85 / mo

Monthly Charges

Charged per unit.

$85 / mo

Application Fee

Charged per applicant.

$30 - $60

Application Fee

Charged per applicant.

$60

Security Deposit - Refundable

Charged per unit.

100% of base rent

Utility Deposit

Charged per unit.

12% of base rent

Administrative Fee

Charged per unit.

$295

Advance Rent Payment

Charged per unit.

$3,790

Pets Fees

Monthly Pet Fee

Max of 2. Charged per pet.

$45 / mo

Parking Fees

Parking Fee

Charged per vehicle.

$65 / mo

Parking

Charged per vehicle.

$50 / mo

Parking Deposit

Charged per vehicle.

$50

Optional Add-On Fees

Permits/Openers Deposits

Charged per unit.

$50

Rent, Pet Fee

Charged per unit.

$45 / mo

Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what Cavendish 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
$45 Monthly Pet Rent
2 Pet Limit

About Cavendish Apartments

Year Built: 1928
Stories: 5 stories
Units: 39
Phone: (412) 682-7000

From the property listing:

This apartment building is located right by the busway for easy access to downtown Pittsburgh. Walk a few blocks over and discover the up-and-coming East Liberty area.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cavendish Apartments require renters insurance?
We didn't find a public insurance requirement for Cavendish 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 Cavendish Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $14/month ($169/year). Cavendish Apartments has security features that qualify for discounts — with those applied, you could pay as little as $13/month. For context, the statewide average is $13/month, so this building is right around average.
What will I actually pay per month at Cavendish Apartments?
Plan for $1,154 to $1,439/month all-in. That's base rent ($715 – $1,000), plus $425/month in required fees (trash, utilities, etc.), plus roughly $14/month for renters insurance. Most apartment listing sites don't include those last two — so the sticker price can be misleading.
Does Cavendish Apartments allow pets?
Yes, Cavendish Apartments is pet-friendly. Here are the details: Cats and Dogs Allowed. $45 Monthly Pet Rent. 2 Pet 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 Cavendish Apartments?
Property crime in Pittsburgh runs noticeably higher than the national average — 2,299 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 219/100K here. On the property itself, you'll find gated — features that can qualify for premium discounts.
What floor plans does Cavendish Apartments offer?
There are 8 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, studio layouts. Rent ranges from $715 – $1,000. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with Cavendish Apartments?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with Cavendish Apartments or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from Cavendish Apartments. SafeButler is an independent renters insurance comparison platform; the information shown here is compiled from public sources and renter quote data, not from Cavendish Apartments directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the Cavendish Apartments leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for Cavendish Apartments renters?
SafeButler helps renters at Cavendish 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 Cavendish Apartments in Pittsburgh, PA, 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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