San Diego, CA

The Villas of Renaissance Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated May 10, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for The Villas of Renaissance Apartments in San Diego? We break down what the lease requires, what coverage actually costs here (~$16/mo), the 5 discounts that may apply, and how the major carriers compare for your zip.

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Renters Insurance at The Villas of Renaissance Apartments

The The Villas of Renaissance Apartments website requires tenants to carry renters insurance. The exact coverage minimums may vary by unit type, so confirm the specifics with the leasing office when you apply.

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 The Villas of Renaissance Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:

Gated Community

Gated access reduces theft risk — may qualify for security discount

FEMA Flood Zone

Zone X — minimal flood risk

FBI UCR

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

What You'll Likely Pay

$16

Est. Monthly

$195

Est. Annual

$15

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 The Villas of Renaissance 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 The Villas of Renaissance 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 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. The Villas of Renaissance Apartments also has on-site security features (Gated, Gated access, Covered parking, On site maintenance) 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 Frequent topic
12×
Water Damage Mentioned

What residents talk about most

Maintenance

Consistently positive in reviews

“I would also like to mention the fantastic interactions I’ve had from the maintenance crew who keep this place running!” — Google reviewer
Management

Consistently positive in reviews

“A great team and excellent service overall!” — Google reviewer

On-Site Security

Gated Gated access Covered parking On site maintenance

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

FEMA's flood-zone classification for this address is low-risk, which means the federal government doesn't expect significant flooding here under typical conditions. A standard renters policy still excludes flood damage, but a separate flood policy is hard to justify economically when the underlying risk is low. The zone label is below for the record.

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

USGS classifies the ground here as high seismic hazard — at this rating, building codes assume designers planned for significant ground motion. The structure is the landlord's problem; damage to your possessions during a quake is yours alone, and a standard renters policy excludes it. An earthquake endorsement (typically $50–$150 a year for renters) closes that specific gap.

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

NOAA's severe-weather record for San Diego County is on the calmer end of the national distribution — modest activity across most categories. Whatever does happen, your renters policy already covers it (wind, hail, lightning damage to your possessions). The five-year averages are below.

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.

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.

5280 Fiore Ter, San Diego, CA 92122

University City

Managed by Irvine Company Built 1992 4 stories 923 units
4.1/5 ·592 reviews Google
5/5 ·21 reviews Apt. Finder
$2,615 – $4,895 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at The Villas of Renaissance Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $2,653 – $4,933
Base Rent $2,615 – $4,895
Required Monthly Fees $22
Est. Renters Insurance $16/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

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

Required Fees

Utility Service Fee

Charged per unit.

$5.55 / mo

Utilities

Charged per unit.

Usage-Based

Application Fee Per Applicant

Charged per applicant.

$45

Holding Deposit

$200 - $600 (applied to Security Deposit) Charged per unit.

$600

Security Deposit - Refundable

Charged per unit.

$600

Additional Resident Access Keys/Cards/Locks/Remotes Fee

Charged per unit.

Varies one-time

Pets Fees

Pet Deposit

Max of 2. Charged per pet.

$750

Monthly Pet Fee

Max of 2. Charged per pet.

$75 / mo

Pet Deposit

Max of 2. Charged per pet.

$300

Monthly Pet Fee

Max of 2. Charged per pet.

$50 / mo

Parking Fees

Parking Fee

Charged per vehicle.

Free

Parking Fee

Charged per vehicle.

Varies

Parking

Number of space(s) included in rent vary by floor plan

Other

Additional parking space fees vary and are subject to availa bility

Street Parking

Garage parking, Open parking and Subterranean Parking.

Situational Fees

Returned Check Fee (NSF)

Charged per occurrence.

$25 / occurence

Late Fee

Charged per occurrence.

$50 / occurence

Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what The Villas of Renaissance 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
2 Pet Limit

About The Villas of Renaissance Apartments

Year Built: 1992
Stories: 4 stories
Units: 923
Management: Irvine Company
Phone: (858) 369-5667

From the property listing:

Rental rates, availability, lease terms, deposits, apartment features, amenities, and specials are subject to change without notice. Floor plans and square footages displayed are approximations, may be based on stud-to-stud measurements, and may vary between individual units. Quoted prices are for base rent only and do not include other fees such as application fee (one-time, $45), security deposit (one-time, refundable, amount varies), utility billing fee (not to exceed $5.55/month, Conservice), and utilities (monthly, cost varies).

Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Villas of Renaissance Apartments require renters insurance?
Yes — you'll need an active renters insurance policy to sign a lease at The Villas of Renaissance Apartments. You'll need to add the property management as an interested party on your policy, which most carriers can do at no extra charge.
How much is renters insurance at The Villas of Renaissance Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $16/month ($195/year). The Villas of Renaissance Apartments has security features that qualify for discounts — with those applied, you could pay as little as $15/month. For context, the statewide average is $16/month, so this building is right around average.
What will I actually pay per month at The Villas of Renaissance Apartments?
Plan for $2,653 to $4,933/month all-in. That's base rent ($2,615 – $4,895), plus $22/month in required fees (trash, utilities, etc.), plus roughly $16/month for renters insurance. Most apartment listing sites don't include those last two — so the sticker price can be misleading.
Does The Villas of Renaissance Apartments allow pets?
Yes, The Villas of Renaissance Apartments is pet-friendly. Here are the details: Cats Allowed. 2 Pet Limit. Standard renters insurance covers pet-related liability at no extra cost.
How safe is the area around The Villas of Renaissance 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 gated, gated access, covered parking, on site maintenance — features that can qualify for premium discounts.
What floor plans does The Villas of Renaissance Apartments offer?
There are 13 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, studio layouts. Rent ranges from $2,615 – $4,895. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with The Villas of Renaissance Apartments?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with The Villas of Renaissance Apartments or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from The Villas of Renaissance Apartments. SafeButler is an independent renters insurance comparison platform; the information shown here is compiled from public sources and renter quote data, not from The Villas of Renaissance Apartments directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the The Villas of Renaissance Apartments leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for The Villas of Renaissance Apartments renters?
SafeButler helps renters at The Villas of Renaissance 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 The Villas of Renaissance 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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