San Jose, CA

The Standard (CA) Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for The Standard (CA) Apartments in San Jose? We break down what the lease requires, what coverage actually costs here (~$14/mo), the 5 discounts that may apply, and how the major carriers compare for your zip.

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Renters Insurance at The Standard (CA) Apartments

What Affects Your Premium Here

Every building is different. These factors specific to The Standard (CA) Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:

Gated Community

Gated access reduces theft risk — may qualify for security discount

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 Standard (CA) 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 Standard (CA) 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 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 Standard (CA) Apartments also has on-site security features (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.

Security System Failures Mentioned

What residents talk about most

Management

Consistently positive in reviews

“She is friendly, nice and very helpful.” — Google reviewer

On-Site Security

Property manager on site Gated

Natural Hazards & Your Renters Coverage

Of the three big natural hazards a renter might worry about, only earthquake risk stands out at The Standard (CA) Apartments. USGS classifies the surrounding area as high seismic hazard, which a typical renters policy specifically excludes. Flood risk is minimal here and severe-weather damage is already covered. The section below details what an earthquake endorsement actually buys.

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 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

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 1.23g

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 Santa Clara 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 ~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.

Compared to a fully unprotected address, the gap above is well-defined and inexpensive to close. The value of the standard policy doesn't change — the optional add-on does.

515 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95126

Midtown San Jose

Managed by Greystar Built 2017 6 stories 190 units
3.8/5 ·127 reviews Google
5/5 ·52 reviews Apt. Finder
From $3,160 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at The Standard (CA) Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $3,280
Base Rent $3,160
Required Monthly Fees $106
Est. Renters Insurance $14/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

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

Required Fees

Trash Services - Doorstep

Amount for doorstep trash removal from rental home. Charged per unit.

$25 / mo

Utility - Billing Administrative Fee

Amount to manage utility services billing. Charged per unit.

$6.06 / mo

Utility - Electric - Third Party

Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision and consumption of electric paid to a third party. Charged per unit. Payable to 3rd Party

Varies / mo

Hot Water Energy

Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for energy to heat water and/ or central system services delivered to the building and/or rental home. Charged per unit.

Varies / mo

Utility - Water

Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision and consumption of water Charged per unit.

Varies / mo

Utility - Sewer

Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision of sewer servic es. Charged per unit.

Varies / mo

Trash Services - CA

Usage-Based (Utilities).Trash services provided only in Cali fornia. Charged per unit.

Varies / mo

Renters Liability Insurance - Third Party

Amount for renters liability insurance obtained through resi dent's provider of choice. Charged per leaseholder. Payable to 3rd Party

Varies / mo

Application Fee

Amount to process application, initiate screening, and take a rental home off the market. Charged per applicant.

$35

Holding Deposit (Refundable)

Amount to hold rental home off the market at time of applica tion. Amount applied to security deposit and/or amounts owed upon application approval. Refundable per terms of application. Charged per unit.

$500 - $700

Security Deposit (Refundable)

Amount intended to be held through residency that may be app lied toward amounts owed at move-out. Refunds processed per application and lease terms. Charged per unit.

$500 - $700

Utility - Final Bill Fee

Amount billed to calculate final utility statement. Charged per unit.

$17

Pets Fees

Pet Deposit (Refundable)

| Restrictions: None

$500

Pet Rent

Max of 2. Monthly amount for authorized pet. Charged per pet

$65 / mo

Parking Fees

Parking Fee

Max of 1. Amount for parking space/services. May be subject to availability. Charged per rentable item.

$100 / mo

Optional Add-On Fees

Renters Liability/Content - Property Program

Amount to participate in the property Renters Liability Pro gram. Charged per unit.

$14.50 / mo

Renters Liability Only

Amount for required Renters Liability Policy. Charged per un it.

$10.75 / occurence

Common Area/Clubhouse Rental

Amount to rent a shared common area space, including clubhou se. May be subject to availability. Charged per unit.

$150 / occurence

Situational Fees

Security Deposit - Additional (Refundable)

Additional amount, based on screening results, intended to b e held through residency that may be applied toward amounts owed at move-out. Refunds processed per application and lease terms. Charged per unit.

100% of base rent

Returned Payment Fee (NSF)

Amount for returned payment. Charged per unit.

$25 / occurence

Common Area/Clubhouse Deposit (Refundable)

Amount to rent a shared community amenity space. Refund proc essed in accordance with amenity/clubhouse rental agreement. May be subject to availability. Charged per unit.

$250 / occurence

Trash Container - Replacement

Amount to replace trash/waste container. Charged per unit.

$50 / occurence

Late Fee

Amount for paying after rent due date; per terms of lease. Charged per unit.

$50 / occurence

Utility - Vacant Processing Fee

Amount for failing to transfer utilities into resident name. Charged per unit.

$50 / occurence

Early Lease Termination/Cancellation

Amount to terminate lease earlier than lease end date; exclu des rent and other charges. Charged per unit.

200% of base rent / occurence

Positive Credit Reporting Services

Amount to send positive payment history to credit reporting agency(ies); per person. Charged per leaseholder. Payable to 3rd Party

Varies / mo

Access Device - Replacement

Amount to obtain a replacement access device for community; fobs, keys, remotes, access passes. Charged per device.

Varies / occurrence

Utility - Vacant Cost Recovery

Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for utility usage not transfe rred to resident responsibility any time during occupancy. Charged per unit.

Varies / occurrence

About The Standard (CA) Apartments

Year Built: 2017
Stories: 6 stories
Units: 190
Management: Greystar
Phone: (669) 400-0495

From the property listing:

Setting the Standard for Apartment Living in Willow GlenThe Standard is the perfect place to live on-the-go in a Silicon Valley neighborhood you can really make your own. Whether you're a tech-head whose second home is at your startup, an art lover who dreams of galleries and First Fridays, or an oenophile who never misses a Lincoln Avenue wine walk, you've found a spot that reflects all the best parts about living in Willow Glen. And your tribe will love kicking it here, too. With a rooftop deck, a party room and easy access to the light rail, the amenities here are anything but standard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Standard (CA) Apartments require renters insurance?
We didn't find a public insurance requirement for The Standard (CA) Apartments, but that doesn't mean there isn't one. Many communities add the requirement during lease signing. It's worth asking the leasing office directly — and 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 Standard (CA) Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $14/month ($170/year). The Standard (CA) 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 Standard (CA) Apartments?
Plan for about $3,280/month all-in. That's base rent (From $3,160), plus $106/month in required fees (trash, utilities, etc.), 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 Standard (CA) 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 property manager on site, gated — features that can qualify for premium discounts.
What floor plans does The Standard (CA) Apartments offer?
There are 28 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, studio layouts. Rent ranges from From $3,160. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with The Standard (CA) Apartments?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with The Standard (CA) Apartments or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from The Standard (CA) 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 Standard (CA) Apartments directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the The Standard (CA) Apartments leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for The Standard (CA) Apartments renters?
SafeButler helps renters at The Standard (CA) 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 Standard (CA) 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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