La Mesa, CA

Adagio Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated Apr 17, 2026

Thinking about renting at Adagio Apartments in East County? Rent here runs $2,131 – $6,584, and renters insurance adds about $17/mo. Below we break down which carriers are cheapest for this building and what the lease actually requires.

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5427 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942

East County

Built 1985 2 stories 166 units
4/5 ·83 reviews Google
5/5 ·85 reviews Apt. Finder
$2,131 – $6,584 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at Adagio Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $2,167 – $6,620
Base Rent $2,131 – $6,584
Required Monthly Fees $19
Est. Renters Insurance $17/mo

Renters Insurance at Adagio Apartments

What Affects Your Premium Here

Every building is different. These factors specific to Adagio 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

Dog-Friendly

Dogs allowed — consider higher liability coverage

FEMA Flood Zone

Zone X — minimal flood risk

FBI UCR

Property crime rate: 1367/100K (13% below 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 Adagio 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 Adagio 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 La Mesa.

La Mesa property crime rate

1,367

per 100K residents

13% below U.S. avg

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

Breakdown per 100K residents

Burglary
217 / 200
Larceny / theft
961 / 1,172
Vehicle theft
189 / 206

U.S. average

Near-average property crime means insurance premiums in La Mesa track closely with national baselines. Adagio Apartments also has on-site security features (Gated) that insurers recognize with discounts.

Source: FBI UCR Program, La Mesa (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
Slip/Fall Hazards Mentioned

On-Site Security

Gated

Flood Risk

Standard renters insurance does not cover flood damage. FEMA maps every property into a flood zone — here's what that means for Adagio 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 Adagio Apartments. Some are monthly, some are one-time — all of them affect your actual cost of living here.

Required Fees

Utility - Billing Administrative Fee

Amount to manage utility services billing. Charged per unit.

$4.75 / mo

Utility - Electric - Third Party

Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision and consumptionof electric paid to a third party. Charged per unit. Payable to 3rd Party

Varies / mo

Pest Control Services

Amount for pest control services. Charged per unit.

Varies / mo

Hot Water Energy

Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for energy to heat water and/or central system services delivered to the building and/or rental home. Charged per unit.

Varies / mo

Utility - Water

Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision and consumptionof water Charged per unit.

Varies / mo

Utility - Sewer

Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision of sewer services. Charged per unit.

Varies / mo

Trash Services - CA

Usage-Based (Utilities).Trash services provided only in California. Charged per unit.

Varies / mo

Porter Service Rebill

Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount associated with billing back third-party porter services. Charged per unit.

Varies / mo

Renters Liability Insurance - Third Party

Amount for renters liability insurance obtained through resident's provider of choice. Charged per leaseholder. Payable to 3rd Party

Varies / mo

Application Fee

Amount to process application, initiate screening, and take a rental home off the market. Charged per applicant.

$35

Holding Deposit (Refundable)

Amount to hold rental home off the market at time of application. Amount applied to security deposit and/or amounts owed upon application approval. Refundable per terms of application. Charged per unit.

$500

Security Deposit (Refundable)

Amount intended to be held through residency that may be applied toward amounts owed at move-out. Refunds processed per application and lease terms. Charged per unit.

$500 - $500

Utility - Final Bill Fee

Amount billed to calculate final utility statement. Charged per unit.

$15

Pets Fees

Pet Deposit (Refundable)

Maximum of 2 Pets per Apartment. Breed Restrictions Apply - Select Homes Only

$500

Pet Rent

Max of 1. Monthly amount for authorized pet. Charged per pet

$50 / mo

Parking Fees

Parking - Vehicle Registration

Max of 1. Amount for authorized vehicle registration. Charged per vehicle. Payable to 3rd Party

$25 / yr

Addons Fees

Common Area/Clubhouse Rental

Amount to rent a shared common area space, including clubhouse. May be subject to availability. Charged per unit.

$85 / occurence

Situational Fees

Security Deposit - Additional (Refundable)

Additional amount, based on screening results, intended to be held through residency that may be applied toward amounts owed at move-out. Refunds processed per application and lease terms. Charged per unit.

100% of base rent

Damage Waiver Program

Amount to participate in waiver program in lieu of obtainingliability insurance. Charged per unit.

$12 / mo

Returned Payment Fee (NSF)

Amount for returned payment. Charged per unit.

$25 - $35 / occurence

Common Area/Clubhouse Deposit (Refundable)

Amount to rent a shared community amenity space. Refund processed in accordance with amenity/clubhouse rental agreement. May be subject to availability. Charged per unit.

$250 / occurence

Access Device - Replacement

Amount to obtain a replacement access device for community; fobs, keys, remotes, access passes. Charged per device.

$5 - $50 / occurence

Late Fee

Amount for paying after rent due date; per terms of lease. Charged per unit.

$50 / occurence

Utility - Vacant Processing Fee

Amount for failing to transfer utilities into resident name.Charged per unit.

$50 / occurence

Early Lease Termination/Cancellation

Amount to terminate lease earlier than lease end date; excludes rent and other charges. Charged per unit.

100% of base rent / occurence

Positive Credit Reporting Services

Amount to send positive payment history to credit reporting agency(ies); per person. Charged per leaseholder. Payable to 3rd Party

Varies / mo

Utility - Vacant Cost Recovery

Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for utility usage not transferred to resident responsibility any time during occupancy. Charged per unit.

Varies / occurrence

Amenities

Special Features

Mirrored Wardrobe Doors Ceiling Fans with Lighting Master Planned HOA Community Vertical Blinds Lush, Professionally Landscaped Grounds Nearby Parks & Recreation Plush Carpeting Spacious Bedrooms In-Home Washer & Dryer Central Air Conditioning & Heating Convenient Freeway & Shopping Access Energy-Efficient Dishwasher Generous Closet Space* Outdoor Grilling & Picnic Lounge Private Balcony or Patio Retreat Cox Quick Connect: Wi-Fi ready w/first month free Designer Two-Tone Paint* Refrigerator Included Modern All-Electric Kitchen

Community Features

Maintenance on site Public Transportation Business Center Clubhouse Lounge Storage Space Walk-Up Waterfront Fitness Center Pool Playground

Floor Plan Amenities

Wi-Fi Washer/Dryer Air Conditioning Heating Ceiling Fans Tub/Shower Dishwasher Disposal Stainless Steel Appliances Kitchen Microwave Refrigerator Crown Molding Walk-In Closets Window Coverings Balcony Patio

Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what Adagio 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
$500 Deposit
$50 Monthly Pet Rent
2 Pet Limit

About Adagio Apartments

Year Built: 1985
Stories: 2 stories
Units: 166
Phone: (858) 757-7659

From the property listing:

Welcome to Adagio Apartments, a live-work-play community ready to give a happy ending to your home-hunting journey. Gorgeously landscaped grounds, resort-inspired recreational spots, and newly remodeled interiors compete to win your heart. And that's not all. Spa-like leisure, picnic feasts, and carefree work-from-home experiences become part of everyday life. At the same time, the one and two-bedroom residences sport the features you love about La Mesa apartments.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Adagio Apartments require renters insurance?
We didn't find a public insurance requirement for Adagio 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 Adagio Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $17/month ($205/year). Adagio 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 Adagio Apartments?
Plan for $2,167 to $6,620/month all-in. That's base rent ($2,131 – $6,584), plus $19/month in required fees (trash, utilities, etc.), 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 Adagio Apartments allow pets?
Yes, Adagio Apartments is pet-friendly. Here are the details: Cats and Dogs Allowed. $500 Deposit. $50 Monthly Pet Rent. 2 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 Adagio Apartments?
Property crime in La Mesa sits near the national average — 1,367 per 100,000 residents versus 1,578 nationwide. 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 217/100K here. On the property itself, you'll find gated — features that can qualify for premium discounts.
What floor plans does Adagio Apartments offer?
There are 4 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom layouts. Rent ranges from $2,131 – $6,584. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.

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