Pittsburgh, PA

Cliffside Manor Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated May 10, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for Cliffside Manor Apartments in Pittsburgh? We break down what the lease requires, what coverage actually costs here (~$13/mo), the 4 discounts that may apply, and how the major carriers compare for your zip.

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Renters Insurance at Cliffside Manor Apartments

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

Open Access

No gated or controlled access — higher theft exposure

FEMA Flood Zone

Zone X — minimal flood risk

FBI UCR

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

What You'll Likely Pay

$13

Est. Monthly

$155

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 Cliffside Manor 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

$100,000 recommended

Standard minimum for most lease requirements in Pennsylvania

How Carriers Compare for This Area

Not all carriers price the same zip code equally. Here's how the major options stack up near Cliffside Manor 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

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. Cliffside Manor Apartments also has on-site security features (Property manager on site) 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.

Maintenance Issues Mentioned

What residents talk about most

Maintenance

Consistently positive in reviews

“There have been a few minor issues here and there as the building is older but management is always very quick to respond to each and every issue.” — Google reviewer
Management

Consistently positive in reviews

“The management and maintenance are very friendly and considerate they are also very responsive and quick on repairs and requests.” — Google reviewer

On-Site Security

Property manager on site

Natural Hazards & Your Renters Coverage

From a renters-insurance angle, Cliffside Manor Apartments doesn't have unusual exposure to the natural hazards that a standard policy excludes — flood risk is low and significant earthquakes are rare here. What renters in Allegheny County are likely to actually claim against, on the other hand, is severe weather: NOAA records around 80 severe weather events a year locally. Wind, hail, and storm damage to your possessions are all covered by a baseline policy.

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

200 Cliffside Manor Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15202

Pittsburgh

3 stories 84 units
5/5 ·24 reviews Google
4/5 ·14 reviews Apt. Finder
$1,000 – $1,200 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at Cliffside Manor Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $1,013 – $1,213
Base Rent $1,000 – $1,200
Est. Renters Insurance $13/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

These are the additional charges beyond base rent at Cliffside Manor 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.

$50

Parking Fees

Surface Lot

FREE PARKING!!

Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what Cliffside Manor Apartments allows. Standard renters insurance typically covers pet-related incidents, so you usually won't need any add-on coverage for a cat.

No Pets Allowed

About Cliffside Manor Apartments

Stories: 3 stories
Units: 84
Phone: (412) 534-5302

From the property listing:

Cliffside Manor is composed of one and two bedroom garden style apartment homes. Our community is located on a private drive in the quiet borough of Emsworth. Several apartments feature an enjoyable view of the Ohio River and Downtown Pittsburgh. Located just outside of the city, Emsworth offers an easy commute to Downtown Pittsburgh, I-79, and exceptional dining, shopping, and recreation just minutes away. The apartments are located in the fantastic Avonworth School District. Public transportation to Downtown Pittsburgh is close to the property directly off of Route 65.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cliffside Manor Apartments require renters insurance?
We found specific coverage details on the Cliffside Manor 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 Cliffside Manor Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $13/month ($155/year). For context, the statewide average is $13/month, so this building is right around average.
What will I actually pay per month at Cliffside Manor Apartments?
Plan for $1,013 to $1,213/month all-in. That's base rent ($1,000 – $1,200), plus roughly $13/month for renters insurance. Most apartment listing sites don't include those last two — so the sticker price can be misleading.
Does Cliffside Manor Apartments allow pets?
No, Cliffside Manor Apartments does not allow pets.
How safe is the area around Cliffside Manor 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 property manager on site — features that can qualify for premium discounts.
What floor plans does Cliffside Manor Apartments offer?
There are 2 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom layouts. Rent ranges from $1,000 – $1,200. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with Cliffside Manor Apartments?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with Cliffside Manor Apartments or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from Cliffside Manor Apartments. SafeButler is an independent renters insurance comparison platform; the information shown here is compiled from public sources and renter quote data, not from Cliffside Manor Apartments directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the Cliffside Manor Apartments leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for Cliffside Manor Apartments renters?
SafeButler helps renters at Cliffside Manor 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 Cliffside Manor 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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