Riverside, CA

Magnolia Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated May 09, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for Magnolia Apartments in Riverside? We break down what the lease requires, what coverage actually costs here (~$17/mo), the 5 discounts that may apply, and how the major carriers compare for your zip.

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Renters Insurance at Magnolia Apartments

What Affects Your Premium Here

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

Older Building

Built in 1985 — older plumbing/electrical may increase risk

Gated Community

Gated access reduces theft risk — may qualify for security discount

FEMA Flood Zone

Zone X — minimal flood risk

FBI UCR

Property crime rate: 2229/100K (41% above national average)

What You'll Likely Pay

$17

Est. Monthly

$205

Est. Annual

$16

With Discounts/mo

$16

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 Magnolia 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

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 Magnolia Apartments:

Carrier Monthly Annual
Lemonade $9/mo $111/yr
USAA $10/mo $125/yr
State Farm $14/mo $167/yr
Progressive $15/mo $181/yr
Safeco $15/mo $181/yr
Travelers $16/mo $195/yr
Allstate $17/mo $209/yr
Nationwide $17/mo $209/yr
Farmers $19/mo $223/yr
Liberty Mutual $21/mo $251/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 Riverside.

Riverside property crime rate

2,229

per 100K residents

41% above U.S. avg

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

Breakdown per 100K residents

Burglary
286 / 200
Larceny / theft
1,602 / 1,172
Vehicle theft
340 / 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. Magnolia Apartments also has on-site security features (Property manager on site, Gated, Gated access, Covered parking) that insurers recognize with discounts.

Source: FBI UCR Program, Riverside (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.

Water Damage Mentioned
Pest Issues Mentioned
Fire Mentioned

What residents talk about most

Security

Mixed feedback in reviews

On-Site Security

Property manager on site Gated Gated access Covered parking

Natural Hazards & Your Renters Coverage

Earthquakes are the one natural hazard worth thinking about for renters at this address. USGS rates seismic risk here as high — high enough that a separate earthquake endorsement (typically $50–$150 a year) is worth pricing in. Standard renters insurance covers most other natural-hazard damage by default, but earthquake shaking is a near-universal exclusion.

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 (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

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 1.00g

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 Riverside 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.

High-wind events ~7.4/yr
Hail events ~1.2/yr
Tornado events ~0.4/yr
Flood events ~26.6/yr

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

Most renters here add one targeted endorsement to a standard policy. The cost is modest, the benefit is concentrated on the one thing the base policy doesn't reach.

11383 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92505

La Sierra

Built 1985 2 stories 46 units
3.9/5 ·12 reviews Google
Apt. Finder
$1,625 – $1,850 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at Magnolia Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $1,642 – $1,867
Base Rent $1,625 – $1,850
Est. Renters Insurance $17/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

These are the additional charges beyond base rent at Magnolia 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.

$55

Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what Magnolia 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

About Magnolia Apartments

Year Built: 1985
Stories: 2 stories
Units: 46
Phone: (951) 307-0614

From the property listing:

This San Bernardino Valley property is located in the La Sierra neighborhood about 5 miles southwest of Downtown Riverside, CA. This beautiful setting is home to La Sierra University which affords a university town ambiance with an abundance of restaurants and shops. Our spacious one- and two apartment homes are complimented by mature landscaping and a sparkling swimming pool contained withing the large central grassy courtyard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Magnolia Apartments require renters insurance?
We didn't find a public insurance requirement for Magnolia 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 Magnolia Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $17/month ($205/year). Magnolia Apartments has security features that qualify for discounts — with those applied, you could pay as little as $16/month. For context, the statewide average is $16/month, so this building is right around average.
What will I actually pay per month at Magnolia Apartments?
Plan for $1,642 to $1,867/month all-in. That's base rent ($1,625 – $1,850), plus roughly $17/month for renters insurance. Most apartment listing sites don't include those last two — so the sticker price can be misleading.
Does Magnolia Apartments allow pets?
Yes, Magnolia Apartments is pet-friendly. Here are the details: Cats Allowed. Standard renters insurance covers pet-related liability at no extra cost.
How safe is the area around Magnolia Apartments?
Property crime in Riverside runs noticeably higher than the national average — 2,229 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 286/100K here. On the property itself, you'll find property manager on site, gated, gated access, covered parking — features that can qualify for premium discounts.
What floor plans does Magnolia Apartments offer?
There are 2 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom layouts. Rent ranges from $1,625 – $1,850. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with Magnolia Apartments?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with Magnolia Apartments or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from Magnolia Apartments. SafeButler is an independent renters insurance comparison platform; the information shown here is compiled from public sources and renter quote data, not from Magnolia Apartments directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the Magnolia Apartments leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for Magnolia Apartments renters?
SafeButler helps renters at Magnolia 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 Magnolia Apartments in Riverside, CA, 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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