San Diego, CA

Folia Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated May 10, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for Folia Apartments in San Diego? We break down what the lease requires, what coverage actually costs here (~$14/mo), the 6 discounts that may apply, and how the major carriers compare for your zip.

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Renters Insurance at Folia Apartments

What Affects Your Premium Here

Every building is different. These factors specific to Folia 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

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

$14

Est. Monthly

$170

Est. Annual

$13

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 Folia Apartments based on the rent level and building features.

Personal Property

What your stuff is worth

$50,000 recommended

If you own less

$35,000

If you own more

$75,000

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 Folia 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%
Controlled access
-3%
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 San Diego.

San Diego property crime rate

1,565

per 100K residents

Near U.S. average

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

Breakdown per 100K residents

Burglary
151 / 200
Larceny / theft
1,109 / 1,172
Vehicle theft
306 / 206

U.S. average

Near-average property crime means insurance premiums in San Diego track closely with national baselines. Folia Apartments also has on-site security features (Package service, Controlled access, Property manager on site, Gated) 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.

Maintenance Issues Common topic
Pest Issues Mentioned
Slip/Fall Hazards Mentioned

What residents talk about most

Maintenance

Consistently positive in reviews

“The new team has been quick to respond to my inquires and create a personal connection with me and the neighbors I have seen in passing.” — Google reviewer

On-Site Security

Package service Controlled access Property manager on site Gated

Natural Hazards & Your Renters Coverage

Of the three big natural hazards a renter might worry about, only earthquake risk stands out at Folia Apartments. USGS classifies the surrounding area as high seismic hazard, which a typical renters policy specifically excludes. Flood risk is minimal here and severe-weather damage is already covered. The section below details what an earthquake endorsement actually buys.

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 (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

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 0.67g

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 San Diego 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 ~5.6/yr
Hail events ~1.8/yr
Flood events ~32.2/yr

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

Compared to a fully unprotected address, the gap above is well-defined and inexpensive to close. The value of the standard policy doesn't change — the optional add-on does.

12520 Camino del Sur, San Diego, CA 92129

Carmel Valley

Managed by Greystar Built 2025 4 stories 342 units
4.1/5 ·70 reviews Google
4/5 ·3 reviews Apt. Finder
$3,191 – $5,156 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at Folia Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $3,218 – $5,183
Base Rent $3,191 – $5,156
Required Monthly Fees $13
Est. Renters Insurance $14/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

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

Required Fees

Pest Control Services

Amount for pest control services. Charged per unit.

$2 / mo

Utility - Billing Administrative Fee

Amount to manage utility services billing. Charged per unit.

$4.88 / 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. Payable to 3rd Party

Varies / mo

Utility - Sewer

Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision of sewer servic es. Charged per unit. Payable to 3rd Party

Varies / mo

Trash Services - CA

Usage-Based (Utilities).Trash services provided only in Cali fornia. Charged per unit. Payable to 3rd Party

Varies / mo

Renters Liability Insurance - Third Party

Amount for renters liability insurance obtained through resi dent'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 applica tion. Amount applied to security deposit and/or amounts owed upon application approval. Refundable per terms of application. Charged per unit.

$500 - $3,000

Security Deposit (Refundable)

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

$700 - $1,500

Pets Fees

Pet Rent

Max 2 pets per household

$50 / mo

Parking Fees

Parking Fee

Max of 1. Amount for parking space/services. May be subject to availability. Charged per rentable item.

$150 / mo

Optional Add-On Fees

Package Services - Registration

Amount to register for package services. Charged per unit. P ayable to 3rd Party

$20

Pet Mgmt - Additional Pet - Third Party

Amount for additional authorized pet registration and screen ing services. Charged per pet. Payable to 3rd Party

$25

Common Area/Clubhouse Rental

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

$50 - $100 / hour

Package Services

Amount for package services. Charged per unit. Payable to 3r d Party

$3 / occurence

Situational Fees

Positive Credit Reporting Services

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

$3.70 / mo

Late Fee

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

$100 / occurence

Access/Lock Change Fee

Amount to change or reprogram access to rental home. Charged per unit.

$100 / occurence

Returned Payment Fee (NSF)

Amount for returned payment. Charged per unit.

$25 - $35 / occurence

Utility - Vacant Processing Fee

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

$50 / occurence

Security Deposit - Additional (Refundable)

Additional amount, based on screening results, intended to b e 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 / occurence

Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what Folia 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

About Folia Apartments

Year Built: 2025
Stories: 4 stories
Units: 342
Management: Greystar
Phone: (858) 434-8612

From the property listing:

Introducing San Diego's most anticipated new address. Folia is a new collection of luxury mid-rise residences that bring together the very best of modern homes, luxurious amenities and breathtaking views, escaping the city life without sacrificing convenience. Greystar California, Inc. DBA Greystar - Broker License No. 1525765

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Folia Apartments require renters insurance?
We didn't find a public insurance requirement for Folia 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 Folia Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $14/month ($170/year). Folia Apartments has security features that qualify for discounts — with those applied, you could pay as little as $13/month. For context, the statewide average is $16/month, so this building is below average.
What will I actually pay per month at Folia Apartments?
Plan for $3,218 to $5,183/month all-in. That's base rent ($3,191 – $5,156), plus $13/month in required fees (trash, utilities, etc.), plus roughly $14/month for renters insurance. Most apartment listing sites don't include those last two — so the sticker price can be misleading.
Does Folia Apartments allow pets?
Yes, Folia Apartments is pet-friendly. Here are the details: Cats and Dogs Allowed. 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 Folia Apartments?
Property crime in San Diego sits near the national average — 1,565 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 151/100K here. On the property itself, you'll find package service, controlled access, property manager on site, gated — features that can qualify for premium discounts.
What floor plans does Folia Apartments offer?
There are 17 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom layouts. Rent ranges from $3,191 – $5,156. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with Folia Apartments?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with Folia Apartments or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from Folia Apartments. SafeButler is an independent renters insurance comparison platform; the information shown here is compiled from public sources and renter quote data, not from Folia Apartments directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the Folia Apartments leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for Folia Apartments renters?
SafeButler helps renters at Folia 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 Folia Apartments in San Diego, 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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