Riverside, CA

The 3900 Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated May 09, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for The 3900 Apartments in Riverside? We break down what the lease requires, what coverage actually costs here (~$17/mo), the 4 discounts that may apply, and how the major carriers compare for your zip.

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Renters Insurance at The 3900 Apartments

The The 3900 Apartments website asks for at least $300,000 in liability coverage, and you'll need to add the property as an interested party on your policy. Any carrier that meets these minimums will be accepted.

Lease Requirements

Liability $300,000
Personal property $25,000
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 The 3900 Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:

Older Building

Built in 1986 — older plumbing/electrical may increase risk

Open Access

No gated or controlled access — higher theft exposure

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

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 3900 Apartments based on the rent level and building features.

Personal Property

What your stuff is worth

$40,000 recommended

If you own less

$25,000

If you own more

$60,000

Liability

Covers accidental harm & lawsuits

Lease minimum

What this community requires

$300,000

We recommend

Minimum rarely covers an actual lawsuit

$300,000

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 The 3900 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

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.

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.

Maintenance Issues Mentioned
Noise Mentioned

What residents talk about most

Maintenance

Consistently positive in reviews

“Everyone—from the office team( brandy and Anita) to the maintenance crew( Luis) —has been amazing and so helpful.” — Google reviewer
Management

Consistently positive in reviews

“The staff is friendly and professional.” — Google reviewer

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.

3900 Fir Tree Dr, Riverside, CA 92505

La Sierra

Built 1986 2 stories 120 units
4.6/5 ·41 reviews Google
4/5 ·7 reviews Apt. Finder
$2,195 – $2,750 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at The 3900 Apartments

The listed rent isn't the whole number. Here's what The 3900 Apartments actually costs each month once you add required fees and insurance.

Total Monthly Cost $2,212 – $2,767
Base Rent $2,195 – $2,750
Est. Renters Insurance $17/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

These are the additional charges beyond base rent at The 3900 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

Hold Deposit

Charged per unit.

$250

Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what The 3900 Apartments allows. Standard renters insurance typically covers pet-related incidents, so you usually won't need any add-on coverage for a cat.

Pet policies are negotiable.

About The 3900 Apartments

Year Built: 1986
Stories: 2 stories
Units: 120
Phone: (951) 462-5304

From the property listing:

The 3900 Apartments in Riverside, CA offers one and two bedroom apartments for rent. Our pet-friendly apartments have terrific amenities such as our state-of-the-art fitness center, sparkling pool, tennis court, and BBQ picnic areas. Fall in love with our updated amenities such as quartz countertops, energy-efficient appliances, private patios, air conditioning, and more! Call or text to schedule a tour today to see the best apartments in Riverside!

Frequently Asked Questions

Does The 3900 Apartments require renters insurance?
Yes — you'll need an active renters insurance policy to sign a lease at The 3900 Apartments. The lease specifies a minimum of $300,000 in liability coverage. You'll also need at least $25,000 in personal property coverage. You'll need to add the property management as an interested party on your policy, which most carriers can do at no extra charge.
How much is renters insurance at The 3900 Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $17/month ($205/year). For context, the statewide average is $16/month, so this building is right around average.
What will I actually pay per month at The 3900 Apartments?
Plan for $2,212 to $2,767/month all-in. That's base rent ($2,195 – $2,750), 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 The 3900 Apartments allow pets?
Pet policies at The 3900 Apartments are handled on a case-by-case basis — contact the leasing office for details.
How safe is the area around The 3900 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.
What floor plans does The 3900 Apartments offer?
There are 4 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom layouts. Rent ranges from $2,195 – $2,750. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with The 3900 Apartments?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with The 3900 Apartments or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from The 3900 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 3900 Apartments directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the The 3900 Apartments leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for The 3900 Apartments renters?
SafeButler helps renters at The 3900 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 3900 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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