Riverside, CA

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

Last updated May 09, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for The Newport Apartments in Riverside? We break down what the lease requires, what coverage actually costs here (~$19/mo), the 5 discounts that may apply, and how the major carriers compare for your zip.

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Renters Insurance at The Newport Apartments

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

Older Building

Built in 1978 — 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: 2229/100K (41% above national average)

What You'll Likely Pay

$19

Est. Monthly

$224

Est. Annual

$18

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 The Newport 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

$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 Newport 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. The Newport Apartments also has on-site security features (Gated, On site maintenance) 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.

Maintenance Issues Common topic
Noise Common topic
Water Damage Mentioned

What residents talk about most

Management

Consistently positive in reviews

“They were very professional.” — Google reviewer

On-Site Security

Gated On site maintenance

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

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 (0.2% annual chance — 500-year floodplain) — 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

At this hazard level, the question isn't whether a damaging earthquake is possible — it's how to handle the fact that a standard renters policy excludes the damage if one happens. Earthquake endorsements priced for renters typically run $50–$150 annually and cover personal property only (no structural coverage; that's already the landlord's responsibility).

High seismic hazard · ground motion 0.98g

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

Severe-weather activity in Riverside County is at the low end. Standard renters insurance already covers wind and hail damage to your stuff, so the data below is more context than coverage gap.

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.

3516 Banbury Dr, Riverside, CA 92505

La Sierra

Built 1978 2 stories 128 units
3.4/5 ·28 reviews Google
4/5 ·4 reviews Apt. Finder
$2,125 – $2,435 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at The Newport Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $2,144 – $2,454
Base Rent $2,125 – $2,435
Est. Renters Insurance $19/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

These are the additional charges beyond base rent at The Newport 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.

$45

Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what The Newport 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
1 Pet Limit

About The Newport Apartments

Year Built: 1978
Stories: 2 stories
Units: 128
Phone: (951) 299-3801

From the property listing:

Are you searching for exceptional apartment home living in Riverside, California? Come home to The Newport! Surrounded by conveniences, we are just minutes away from an abundance of shopping locales, delicious eateries, and exciting entertainment at Castle Park. With access to public transportation and Riverside Freeway nearby, your stressful commute will be a thing of the past. Amounts may vary based on application results, not to exceed one month’s rent. Renderings are an artist's conception and are intended only as a general reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Newport Apartments require renters insurance?
We found specific coverage details on the The Newport 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 The Newport Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $19/month ($224/year). The Newport Apartments has security features that qualify for discounts — with those applied, you could pay as little as $18/month. For context, the statewide average is $16/month, so this building is above average.
What will I actually pay per month at The Newport Apartments?
Plan for $2,144 to $2,454/month all-in. That's base rent ($2,125 – $2,435), plus roughly $19/month for renters insurance. Most apartment listing sites don't include those last two — so the sticker price can be misleading.
Does The Newport Apartments allow pets?
Yes, The Newport Apartments is pet-friendly. Here are the details: Cats and Dogs Allowed. 1 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 Newport 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 gated, on site maintenance — features that can qualify for premium discounts.
What floor plans does The Newport Apartments offer?
There are 3 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom layouts. Rent ranges from $2,125 – $2,435. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with The Newport Apartments?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with The Newport Apartments or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from The Newport 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 Newport Apartments directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the The Newport Apartments leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for The Newport Apartments renters?
SafeButler helps renters at The Newport 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 Newport 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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