San Diego, CA

Potomac Square Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated Apr 17, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for Potomac Square Apartments in San Diego? We break down what the lease requires, what coverage actually costs here (~$19/mo), the 6 discounts that may apply, and how the major carriers compare for your zip.

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Renters Insurance at Potomac Square Apartments

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

Lease Requirements

Interested party* Add property to policy
Listed carriers
Kin
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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 Potomac Square Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:

Older Building

Built in 1972 — 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

FEMA Flood Zone

Zone X — minimal flood risk

FBI UCR

Property crime rate: 1565/100K (near national average)

What You'll Likely Pay

$19

Est. Monthly

$224

Est. Annual

$17

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 Potomac Square Apartments based on the rent level and building features.

Personal Property

What your stuff is worth

$30,000 recommended

If you own less

$20,000

If you own more

$50,000

Liability

Covers accidental harm & lawsuits

$100,000 recommended

Standard minimum for most lease requirements in California

How Carriers Compare for This Area

Not all carriers price the same zip code equally. Here's how the major options stack up near Potomac Square 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. Potomac Square Apartments also has on-site security features (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 Mentioned
Fire Mentioned

On-Site Security

Controlled access Property manager on site 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 Potomac Square 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.

6325-6383 Potomac St, San Diego, CA 92139

Paradise Hills

Built 1972 2 stories 53 units
4.5/5 ·11 reviews Google
Apt. Finder
$1,795 – $2,795 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at Potomac Square Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $1,814 – $2,814
Base Rent $1,795 – $2,795
Est. Renters Insurance $19/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

These are the additional charges beyond base rent at Potomac Square 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.

$45

Parking Fees

Parking Deposit

Charged per vehicle.

Free

Surface Lot

Surface Lot, Assigned Parking. Please call us regarding our complete Parking Policy.

Street Parking

Surface Lot, Assigned Parking. Please call us regarding our complete Parking Policy.

About Potomac Square Apartments

Year Built: 1972
Stories: 2 stories
Units: 53
Phone: (619) 603-0123

From the property listing:

Potomac Square Apartments, a Paradise Hills Community, located in San Diego, CA, is Now Leasing. Potomac Square Apartments, a residential community featuring One-Bedroom, Two-Bedroom, and Three-Bedroom Apartments

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Potomac Square Apartments require renters insurance?
We found specific coverage details on the Potomac Square 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 Potomac Square Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $19/month ($224/year). Potomac Square Apartments has security features that qualify for discounts — with those applied, you could pay as little as $17/month. For context, the statewide average is $16/month, so this building is above average.
What will I actually pay per month at Potomac Square Apartments?
Plan for $1,814 to $2,814/month all-in. That's base rent ($1,795 – $2,795), plus roughly $19/month for renters insurance. Most apartment listing sites don't include those last two — so the sticker price can be misleading.
How safe is the area around Potomac Square 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 — features that can qualify for premium discounts.
What floor plans does Potomac Square Apartments offer?
There are 3 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom layouts. Rent ranges from $1,795 – $2,795. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with Potomac Square Apartments?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with Potomac Square Apartments or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from Potomac Square Apartments. SafeButler is an independent renters insurance comparison platform; the information shown here is compiled from public sources and renter quote data, not from Potomac Square Apartments directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the Potomac Square Apartments leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for Potomac Square Apartments renters?
SafeButler helps renters at Potomac Square 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 Potomac Square 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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