San Diego, CA

Montierra Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated May 10, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for Montierra Apartments in San Diego? We break down what the lease requires, what coverage actually costs here (~$17/mo), the 6 discounts that may apply, and how the major carriers compare for your zip.

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Renters Insurance at Montierra Apartments

We found a few insurance details on the Montierra Apartments website. Your lease may have additional requirements — treat these as a starting point.

Lease Requirements

Interested party* Add property to policy
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* An "interested party" is the property management company listed on your insurance policy. It doesn't give them any claim rights — it just means they get notified if your policy lapses, which is how the leasing office verifies you stay insured.

One thing to watch for: when you purchase your policy, most carriers have a field where you add the property as an interested party — skip that step and your proof may get rejected. It takes 30 seconds during checkout. Start a quote to see which carriers handle this automatically.

What Affects Your Premium Here

Every building is different. These factors specific to Montierra 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

FEMA Flood Zone

Zone X — minimal flood risk

FBI UCR

Property crime rate: 1565/100K (near 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 Montierra 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

Pool on premises — higher liability recommended for accidents at shared amenities

How Carriers Compare for This Area

Not all carriers price the same zip code equally. Here's how the major options stack up near Montierra 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. Montierra Apartments also has on-site security features (Controlled access, Property manager on site, Gated, 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.

Maintenance Issues Common topic
Noise Mentioned

What residents talk about most

Maintenance

Consistently positive in reviews

“One of the best parts is the maintenance team.” — Google reviewer
Management

Consistently positive in reviews

“The leasing team is also great, especially Ashley, who is always quick to respond and very helpful.” — Google reviewer

On-Site Security

Controlled access Property manager on site Gated Covered parking

Natural Hazards & Your Renters Coverage

The USGS National Seismic Hazard Model rates the ground beneath Montierra Apartments as high-hazard for shaking — significant enough that a separate earthquake endorsement is worth pricing alongside a standard renters policy. Flood risk at the address is low, and severe-weather damage of the wind/hail variety would be covered by a baseline policy. The earthquake-specific picture is below.

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 (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 0.55g

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.

The standard renters policy is the right starting point. The gap above is closable with a single endorsement; pricing it as part of a bundled quote is the usual move.

9904 Kika Ct, San Diego, CA 92129

Mira Mesa

Built 1990 2 stories 272 units
4.7/5 ·232 reviews Google
5/5 ·7 reviews Apt. Finder
$2,741 – $3,887 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at Montierra Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $2,758 – $3,904
Base Rent $2,741 – $3,887
Est. Renters Insurance $17/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

These are the additional charges beyond base rent at Montierra 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.

$51

Pets Fees

One-Time Pet Fee

Max of 3. Charged per pet.

Free

Pet Deposit

Max of 3. Charged per pet.

$500

Monthly Pet Fee

Max of 3. Charged per pet.

$65 / mo

Monthly Pet Fee

Max of 3. Charged per pet.

$50 / mo

Parking Fees

Parking Fee

Max of 1. Charged per vehicle.

Free

Surface Lot

2 for 2bed and 2 for 3bed

Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what Montierra Apartments allows. Standard renters insurance typically covers pet-related incidents, so you usually won't need any add-on coverage for a cat.

Cats Allowed
$500 Deposit
$50 Monthly Pet Rent
3 Pet Limit
$65 Monthly Pet Rent

About Montierra Apartments

Year Built: 1990
Stories: 2 stories
Units: 272
Phone: (858) 923-4829

From the property listing:

Located in the Rancho Penasquitos area of San Diego, Montierra Apartments offers newly renovated apartments featuring very spacious floor plans, stunning finishes and so much more. Residents enjoy easy access to I-15 and 56 Freeways to Torrey Pines, La Jolla and Pacific Beach. Our community borders the Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve with access to an abundance of outdoor activities, such as hiking and bike trails. Montierra is Airbnb-friendly, which means you can host your apartment here part-time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Montierra Apartments require renters insurance?
We found specific coverage details on the Montierra Apartments website — these likely reflect lease requirements, but confirm with the leasing office. 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 Montierra Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $17/month ($205/year). Montierra 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 Montierra Apartments?
Plan for $2,758 to $3,904/month all-in. That's base rent ($2,741 – $3,887), 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 Montierra Apartments allow pets?
Yes, Montierra Apartments is pet-friendly. Here are the details: Cats Allowed. $500 – $500 Deposit. $50 Monthly Pet Rent. 3 Pet Limit. $65 Monthly Pet Rent. Standard renters insurance covers pet-related liability at no extra cost.
How safe is the area around Montierra 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 controlled access, property manager on site, gated, covered parking — features that can qualify for premium discounts.
What floor plans does Montierra Apartments offer?
There are 3 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom layouts. Rent ranges from $2,741 – $3,887. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with Montierra Apartments?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with Montierra Apartments or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from Montierra Apartments. SafeButler is an independent renters insurance comparison platform; the information shown here is compiled from public sources and renter quote data, not from Montierra Apartments directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the Montierra Apartments leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for Montierra Apartments renters?
SafeButler helps renters at Montierra 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 Montierra 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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