San Jose, CA

The Lex Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for The Lex Apartments in San Jose? 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 The Lex Apartments

We found a few insurance details on the The Lex 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 The Lex 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

Security System Issues

1 mention of broken gates, cameras, or locks in reviews

FBI UCR

Property crime rate: 2489/100K (58% above 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 The Lex 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 Lex 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 Jose.

San Jose property crime rate

2,489

per 100K residents

58% above U.S. avg

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

Breakdown per 100K residents

Burglary
360 / 200
Larceny / theft
1,581 / 1,172
Vehicle theft
548 / 206

U.S. average

Higher-than-average property crime is why insurance carriers charge more in this zip code — your premium reflects the claims frequency for the area. The Lex Apartments also has on-site security features (Controlled access, Property manager on site, Gated) that insurers recognize with discounts.

Source: FBI UCR Program, San Jose (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
Theft Mentioned
Management Issues Mentioned
Slip/Fall Hazards Mentioned
Security System Failures Mentioned

What residents talk about most

Maintenance

Consistently positive in reviews

“Have lived here for about two years so here is my honest review after coming from another SJ Luxury Complex: The maintenance team is truly the best, very responsive, trustworthy,…” — Google reviewer
Security

Mixed feedback in reviews

Management

Consistently positive in reviews

“She is very professional and follows safety within the apartment complex and looks out for anything that shouldn’t take place!” — Google reviewer

On-Site Security

Controlled access Property manager on site Gated

Natural Hazards & Your Renters Coverage

The USGS National Seismic Hazard Model rates the ground beneath The Lex 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 D — Flood risk undetermined — no analysis performed

Flood risk for this area has not been assessed. Consider flood insurance as a precaution.

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 1.48g

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 Santa Clara 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 ~0.8/yr
Hail events ~0.6/yr
Flood events ~6.6/yr

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, annual averages from the past five years for Santa Clara 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.

5560 Lexington Ave, San Jose, CA 95123

South San Jose

Built 2017 5 stories 387 units
4/5 ·281 reviews Google
5/5 ·12 reviews Apt. Finder
$2,810 – $4,550 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at The Lex Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $2,824 – $4,564
Base Rent $2,810 – $4,550
Est. Renters Insurance $14/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

These are the additional charges beyond base rent at The Lex 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.

$50

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.

$75 / mo

About The Lex Apartments

Year Built: 2017
Stories: 5 stories
Units: 387
Phone: (669) 291-2687

From the property listing:

In beautiful San Jose, The Lex Apartments offers a blend of sophisticated design, luxurious amenities and lush surroundings. Four-legged residents will love the on-site dog park! Our homes feature stunning finishes, Nest Thermostats, in-home washer and dryers and more. The best of San Jose is just beyond your doorstep with endless possibilities of shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Lex Apartments require renters insurance?
We found specific coverage details on the The Lex 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 The Lex Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $14/month ($170/year). The Lex 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 The Lex Apartments?
Plan for $2,824 to $4,564/month all-in. That's base rent ($2,810 – $4,550), plus roughly $14/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 The Lex Apartments?
Property crime in San Jose runs noticeably higher than the national average — 2,489 incidents per 100,000 residents versus the U.S. average of 1,578. 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 360/100K 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 The Lex Apartments offer?
There are 12 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, studio layouts. Rent ranges from $2,810 – $4,550. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with The Lex Apartments?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with The Lex Apartments or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from The Lex 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 Lex Apartments directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the The Lex Apartments leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for The Lex Apartments renters?
SafeButler helps renters at The Lex 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 Lex Apartments in San Jose, 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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