Renters Insurance at Meade Avenue Apartments
What Affects Your Premium Here
Every building is different. These factors specific to Meade Avenue Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:
Open Access
No gated or controlled access — higher theft exposure
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
$18
Est. Monthly
$215
Est. Annual
$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 Meade Avenue Apartments based on the rent level and building features.
Personal Property
What your stuff is worth
If you own less
$20,000
If you own more
$50,000
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 Meade Avenue Apartments:
| Carrier | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Lemonade | $10/mo | $123/yr |
| USAA | $11/mo | $138/yr |
| State Farm | $15/mo | $184/yr |
| Progressive | $17/mo | $199/yr |
| Safeco | $17/mo | $199/yr |
| Travelers | $18/mo | $215/yr |
| Allstate | $19/mo | $230/yr |
| Nationwide | $19/mo | $230/yr |
| Farmers | $20/mo | $245/yr |
| Liberty Mutual | $23/mo | $276/yr |
Discounts You May Qualify For
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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
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.
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.
What residents talk about most
Maintenance
Consistently positive in reviews
“Also, our maintenance worker David is super helpful and quick to respond.” — Google reviewer
Management
Consistently positive in reviews
“Property manager Karina is always responsive and makes sure the tenants are safe and well taken care of.” — Google reviewer
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 (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 0.75g
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.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, annual averages from the past five years for San Diego 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.
5316 Meade Ave, San Diego, CA 92115
San Diego
Monthly Cost Breakdown at Meade Avenue Apartments
The listed rent isn't the whole number. Here's what Meade Avenue Apartments actually costs each month once you add required fees and insurance.
Fees Beyond Rent
These are the additional charges beyond base rent at Meade Avenue Apartments. Some are monthly, some are one-time — all of them affect your actual cost of living here.
Pets Fees
Pet Deposit
Max of 2. Charged per pet.
Pet Fee
Max of 2. Charged per pet.
Pet Policy
Bringing a pet? Here's what Meade 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 Meade Avenue Apartments
From the property listing:
Meade Avenue Apartments, located at 5316–5335 Meade Ave in the Colina Del Sol/City Heights area of San Diego (92115), offer 1-bedroom, 1-bath senior-friendly rentals 55+ (at least one occupant). Units are typically 464 sq ft, priced around $1,495–$1,550/month as of March 2026, featuring kitchen appliances, balconies, and pet-friendly policies for cats.
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