4250 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
San Diego
Monthly Cost Breakdown at 4th Avenue Apartments
The listed rent isn't the whole number. Here's what 4th Avenue Apartments actually costs each month once you add required fees and insurance.
Renters Insurance at 4th Avenue Apartments
What Affects Your Premium Here
Every building is different. These factors specific to 4th Avenue Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:
Older Building
Built in 1969 — older plumbing/electrical may increase risk
Gated Community
Gated access reduces theft risk — may qualify for security discount
Controlled Access
Electronic/key fob entry — reduces unauthorized entry risk
Dog-Friendly
Dogs allowed — consider higher liability coverage
FEMA Flood Zone
Zone X — minimal flood risk
FBI UCR
Property crime rate: 1565/100K (near national average)
What You'll Likely Pay
$20
Est. Monthly
$235
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 4th Avenue Apartments based on the rent level and building features.
Personal Property
What your stuff is worth
If you own less
$25,000
If you own more
$60,000
Liability
Covers accidental harm & lawsuits
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 4th Avenue Apartments:
| Carrier | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Lemonade | $10/mo | $117/yr |
| USAA | $11/mo | $132/yr |
| State Farm | $15/mo | $176/yr |
| Progressive | $16/mo | $190/yr |
| Safeco | $16/mo | $190/yr |
| Travelers | $17/mo | $205/yr |
| Allstate | $18/mo | $219/yr |
| Nationwide | $18/mo | $219/yr |
| Farmers | $20/mo | $234/yr |
| Liberty Mutual | $22/mo | $263/yr |
Discounts You May Qualify For
Next Step
See if you can beat $18/mo
6 discounts may apply here. Real quotes show your actual price — estimates can't.
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 San Diego.
San Diego property crime rate
per 100K residents
U.S. avg is 1,578 per 100K
Breakdown per 100K residents
U.S. average
Near-average property crime means insurance premiums in San Diego track closely with national baselines. 4th Avenue Apartments also has on-site security features (Package service, Controlled access, Property manager on site, Gated, Gated access, Covered parking) that insurers recognize with discounts.
Source: FBI UCR Program, San Diego (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.
On-Site Security
Flood Risk
Standard renters insurance does not cover flood damage. FEMA maps every property into a flood zone — here's what that means for 4th Avenue Apartments.
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.
Fees Beyond Rent
These are the additional charges beyond base rent at 4th Avenue 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.
Administrative Fee
Charged per unit.
Parking Fees
Parking Fee
Charged per vehicle.
Amenities
Special Features
Community Features
Floor Plan Amenities
Pet Policy
Bringing a pet? Here's what 4th Avenue 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.
About 4th Avenue Apartments
From the property listing:
Welcome to 4th Avenue Apartments! We are conveniently located in the heart of Hillcrest, San Diego, California. Our community offers studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. As a gated community, we provide beautiful units featuring plank flooring and spacious closets. Our amenities include a dog park, a heated pool, and a newly renovated clubhouse with a ping-pong table. Additionally, we are close to coffee shops, bars, dining options, shopping centers, schools, hospitals, and much more. We look forward to meeting you!
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