Portland, OR

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

Last updated May 10, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for The Linden Apartments in Portland? 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 The Linden Apartments

What Affects Your Premium Here

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

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: 5291/100K (235% above national average)

What You'll Likely Pay

$14

Est. Monthly

$163

Est. Annual

$13

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 (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 Linden 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 Linden Apartments:

Carrier Monthly Annual
Lemonade $8/mo $98/yr
USAA $9/mo $111/yr
State Farm $12/mo $147/yr
Progressive $13/mo $160/yr
Safeco $13/mo $160/yr
Travelers $14/mo $172/yr
Allstate $15/mo $184/yr
Nationwide $15/mo $184/yr
Farmers $16/mo $197/yr
Liberty Mutual $18/mo $221/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 Portland.

Portland property crime rate

5,291

per 100K residents

235% above U.S. avg

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

Breakdown per 100K residents

Burglary
639 / 200
Larceny / theft
4,005 / 1,172
Vehicle theft
647 / 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. The Linden Apartments also has on-site security features (Gated, Covered parking) that insurers recognize with discounts.

Source: FBI UCR Program, Portland (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.

Theft Mentioned

What residents talk about most

Security

Mixed feedback in reviews

On-Site Security

Gated Covered parking

Natural Hazards & Your Renters Coverage

Of the three big natural hazards a renter might worry about, only earthquake risk stands out at The Linden Apartments. USGS classifies the surrounding area as high seismic hazard, which a typical renters policy specifically excludes. Flood risk is minimal here and severe-weather damage is already covered. The section below details what an earthquake endorsement actually buys.

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 (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 classifies the ground here as high seismic hazard — at this rating, building codes assume designers planned for significant ground motion. The structure is the landlord's problem; damage to your possessions during a quake is yours alone, and a standard renters policy excludes it. An earthquake endorsement (typically $50–$150 a year for renters) closes that specific gap.

High seismic hazard · ground motion 0.55g

A renters earthquake endorsement covers personal property only and runs roughly $50–$150 a year — structural damage is the landlord's responsibility.

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 Multnomah 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.

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

Compared to a fully unprotected address, the gap above is well-defined and inexpensive to close. The value of the standard policy doesn't change — the optional add-on does.

1250 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214

Southeast Portland

Managed by Greystar Built 2013 6 stories 132 units
3.9/5 ·67 reviews Google
5/5 ·3 reviews Apt. Finder
$1,470 – $5,605 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at The Linden Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $1,484 – $5,619
Base Rent $1,470 – $5,605
Est. Renters Insurance $14/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

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

Required Fees

Renters Liability Insurance - Third Party

Amount for renters liability insurance obtained through resi dent's provider of choice. Charged per leaseholder. Payable to 3rd Party

Varies / mo

Utility - Gas

Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision and consumption of natural gas. Charged per unit.

Varies / mo

Utility - Electric - Third Party

Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision and consumption of electric paid to a third party. Charged per unit. Payable to 3rd Party

Varies / mo

Common Area - Electric

Usage-Based (Utilities).Shared amount for common area electr ic usage. Charged per unit.

Varies / mo

Utility - Water

Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision and consumption of water Charged per unit.

Varies / mo

Utility - Stormwater/Drainage

Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision of storm water services. Charged per unit.

Varies / mo

Utility - Sewer

Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision of sewer servic es. Charged per unit.

Varies / mo

Trash Services - Hauling

Amount for shared trash/waste services. Charged per unit.

Varies / mo

Application Fee

Amount to process application, initiate screening, and take a rental home off the market. Charged per applicant.

$50

Security Deposit (Refundable)

Amount intended to be held through residency that may be app lied toward amounts owed at move-out. Refunds processed per application and lease terms. Charged per unit.

$500

Pets Fees

Pet Deposit (Refundable)

Max of 2. Amount for pet living in rental home. May be asses sed per pet or per rental home, based on lease requirements. Refunds processed per lease terms. Charged per pet.

$200

Pet Rent

Max of 1. Monthly amount for authorized pet. Charged per pet /animal.

$40 / mo

Parking Fees

Parking Fee

Max of 1. Amount for garage parking space/services. May be s ubject to availability. Charged per rentable item.

$200 / mo

Situational Fees

Late Fee

Amount for paying after rent due date; per terms of lease. Charged per unit.

$100 / occurence

Returned Payment Fee (NSF)

Amount for returned payment. Charged per unit.

$35 / occurence

Access Device - Replacement

Amount to obtain a replacement access device for community; fobs, keys, remotes, access passes. Charged per device.

$40 / occurence

Noncompliance Fee - OR

Amount for violation of community policies and/or lease term s in Oregon. Charged per unit.

$50 - $250 / occurence

Early Lease Termination/Cancellation

Amount to terminate lease earlier than lease end date; exclu des rent and other charges. Charged per unit.

150% of base rent / occurence

Legal/Eviction Fees

Amount for legal expenses incurred for lease violations. Cha rged per unit.

Varies / occurrence

Security Deposit - Additional (Refundable)

Additional amount, based on screening results, intended to b e held through residency that may be applied toward amounts owed at move-out. Refunds processed per application and lease terms. Charged per unit.

Varies / occurrence

Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what The Linden 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
2 Pet Limit

About The Linden Apartments

Year Built: 2013
Stories: 6 stories
Units: 132
Management: Greystar
Phone: (503) 243-1251

From the property listing:

Life at play in Portland starts at Linden. Our premier one and two bedroom homes provide the ideal basecamp close to shops, dining, parks, recreation, and more. Discover a comfortable spot to call home that keeps you connected to the PDX life, while providing a quiet urban reprieve in East Portland. The fun starts here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Linden Apartments require renters insurance?
We didn't find a public insurance requirement for The Linden 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 The Linden Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $14/month ($163/year). The Linden 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 $14/month, so this building is right around average.
What will I actually pay per month at The Linden Apartments?
Plan for $1,484 to $5,619/month all-in. That's base rent ($1,470 – $5,605), 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 The Linden Apartments allow pets?
Yes, The Linden Apartments is pet-friendly. Here are the details: Cats and Dogs Allowed. 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 The Linden Apartments?
Property crime in Portland runs noticeably higher than the national average — 5,291 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 639/100K here. On the property itself, you'll find gated, covered parking — features that can qualify for premium discounts.
What floor plans does The Linden Apartments offer?
There are 7 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom layouts. Rent ranges from $1,470 – $5,605. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with The Linden Apartments?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with The Linden Apartments or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from The Linden 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 Linden Apartments directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the The Linden Apartments leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for The Linden Apartments renters?
SafeButler helps renters at The Linden 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 Linden Apartments in Portland, OR, 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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