San Antonio, TX

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

Last updated May 10, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for The Starling Apartments in San Antonio? We break down what the lease requires, what coverage actually costs here (~$13/mo), the 6 discounts that may apply, and how the major carriers compare for your zip.

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Renters Insurance at The Starling Apartments

What Affects Your Premium Here

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

Gated Community

Gated access reduces theft risk — may qualify for security discount

Controlled Access

Electronic/key fob entry — reduces unauthorized entry risk

NeighborhoodScout

Safer than only 1% of US cities

What You'll Likely Pay

$13

Est. Monthly

$155

Est. Annual

$12

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 Starling 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

$300,000 recommended

Pool on premises — higher liability recommended

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 Starling Apartments:

Carrier Monthly Annual
Lemonade $8/mo $96/yr
USAA $9/mo $108/yr
State Farm $12/mo $144/yr
Progressive $13/mo $156/yr
Safeco $13/mo $156/yr
Travelers $14/mo $168/yr
Allstate $15/mo $180/yr
Nationwide $15/mo $180/yr
Farmers $16/mo $192/yr
Liberty Mutual $18/mo $216/yr

Discounts You May Qualify For

Gated community
-5%
Controlled access
-3%
Claims-free (if applicable)
-10%
Pay-in-full annual
-7%
Paperless/autopay
-3%
Multi-policy bundle
-10%

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6 discounts may apply here. Real quotes show your actual price — estimates can't.

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Safety

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

On-Site Security

Controlled access Gated Gated access

Natural Hazards & Your Renters Coverage

At The Starling Apartments, none of the three big natural hazards a renter might worry about — flooding, earthquakes, severe weather — show up as meaningful concerns. A standard renters policy without endorsements covers the actual claim risks here. The agency-by-agency detail is below if you want to see it.

Earthquake shaking

USGS rates seismic activity here as low. A damaging earthquake is unlikely enough that most renters skip the earthquake endorsement entirely — your standard renters policy still covers the things you actually claim against (theft, fire, water damage from leaks, wind damage). The hazard data is below for completeness.

Low seismic hazard · ground motion 0.02g

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

NOAA's severe-weather record for Bexar 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 ~10.0/yr
Hail events ~33.6/yr
Tornado events ~0.2/yr
Flood events ~18.2/yr

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

The natural-hazard picture is favorable enough that a baseline renters policy is the right end-state for most renters here. No upgrade required.

10148 Culebra Rd, San Antonio, TX 78251

Far West San Antonio

Built 2018 3 stories 90 units
3.6/5 ·63 reviews Google
2 reviews Apt. Finder
$940 – $1,290 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at The Starling Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $953 – $1,303
Base Rent $940 – $1,290
Est. Renters Insurance $13/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

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

Required Fees

Application Fee Per Applicant

$50

Administrative Fee

$149

Pets Fees

Monthly Pet Fee

N/A / mo

Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what The Starling 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 Starling Apartments

Year Built: 2018
Stories: 3 stories
Units: 90
Phone: (866) 621-4685

From the property listing:

Located on the desirable Northwest side of San Antonio, this new, gorgeous & affordable community offers spacious, unique and modern 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments alongside fabulous amenities! The Starling boasts well-appointed and desirable interiors, such as fully-equipped kitchens, granite countertops and full-sized washer & dryer connections. Our Texan resident will discover relaxation in the sparkling swimming pool, get fit in the 24-hour fitness center and experience an overall comfortable lifestyle! The Starling-Modern living. Moderately Priced.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Starling Apartments require renters insurance?
We didn't find a public insurance requirement for The Starling 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 Starling Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $13/month ($155/year). The Starling Apartments has security features that qualify for discounts — with those applied, you could pay as little as $12/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 Starling Apartments?
Plan for $953 to $1,303/month all-in. That's base rent ($940 – $1,290), 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 The Starling Apartments allow pets?
Pet policies at The Starling Apartments are handled on a case-by-case basis — contact the leasing office for details.
What floor plans does The Starling Apartments offer?
There are 3 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom layouts. Rent ranges from $940 – $1,290. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with The Starling Apartments?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with The Starling Apartments or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from The Starling 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 Starling Apartments directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the The Starling Apartments leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for The Starling Apartments renters?
SafeButler helps renters at The Starling 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 Starling Apartments in San Antonio, TX, 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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