Saint Petersburg, FL

Pinewood Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for Pinewood Apartments in Saint Petersburg? We break down what the lease requires, what coverage actually costs here (~$17/mo), the 4 discounts that may apply, and how the major carriers compare for your zip.

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Renters Insurance at Pinewood Apartments

We found a few insurance details on the Pinewood 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 Pinewood Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:

Older Building

Built in 1972 — older plumbing/electrical may increase risk

Open Access

No gated or controlled access — higher theft exposure

Ground Level

Single-story — higher flood/water intrusion risk

FEMA Flood Zone

Zone X — minimal flood risk

What You'll Likely Pay

$17

Est. Monthly

$204

Est. Annual

$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 Pinewood Apartments based on the rent level and building features.

Personal Property

What your stuff is worth

$25,000 recommended

If you own less

$15,000

If you own more

$40,000

Liability

Covers accidental harm & lawsuits

$100,000 recommended

Standard minimum for most lease requirements in Florida

How Carriers Compare for This Area

Not all carriers price the same zip code equally. Here's how the major options stack up near Pinewood Apartments:

Carrier Monthly Annual
Lemonade $8/mo $102/yr
USAA $10/mo $114/yr
State Farm $13/mo $152/yr
Progressive $14/mo $165/yr
Safeco $14/mo $165/yr
Travelers $15/mo $178/yr
Allstate $16/mo $190/yr
Nationwide $16/mo $190/yr
Farmers $17/mo $203/yr
Liberty Mutual $19/mo $228/yr

Discounts You May Qualify For

Claims-free (if applicable)
-10%
Pay-in-full annual
-7%
Paperless/autopay
-3%
Multi-policy bundle
-10%

Next Step

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Natural Hazards & Your Renters Coverage

The natural-hazard exposure at Pinewood Apartments is mild on every dimension a renter typically cares about. FEMA's flood zone for this address is low-risk, USGS rates seismic activity as low, and severe-weather records for Pinellas County are unremarkable. Standard renters insurance handles the everyday claims (theft, fire, wind, water damage from leaks) without any add-ons. Specifics below for the curious.

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

Earthquakes happen rarely enough at this location that an earthquake-specific endorsement isn't a meaningful insurance decision. A baseline renters policy still covers the claims you'd actually file. The USGS-level detail is included below mostly for thoroughness.

Low seismic hazard · ground motion 0.02g

Skipping the endorsement is a defensible choice at this hazard level. Theft, fire, lightning, and most water damage stay covered under your standard renters policy regardless.

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 Pinellas 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 ~2.8/yr
Hail events ~0.4/yr
Tornado events ~1.8/yr
Flood events ~1.0/yr

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, annual averages from the past five years for Pinellas County. Counts reflect reported events, not damage amounts.

The bottom line: a standard renters policy at this address is sufficient. None of the optional natural-hazard endorsements pay back at meaningful odds.

5430 1st Ave S, Saint Petersburg, FL 33707

Westminster Heights

Built 1972 1 story 16 units
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From $1,095 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at Pinewood Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $1,112
Base Rent $1,095
Est. Renters Insurance $17/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

These are the additional charges beyond base rent at Pinewood 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.

$125

Pets Fees

Pet Deposit

Max of 2. Charged per pet.

Free

One-Time Pet Fee

Max of 2. Charged per pet.

$250

Monthly Pet Fee

Max of 2. Charged per pet.

$15 / mo

About Pinewood Apartments

Year Built: 1972
Stories: 1 story
Units: 16
Phone: (727) 263-1507

From the property listing:

Experience St. Petersburg living at Pinewood. You'll find this community on 1st Ave S in the Westminster Heights area of St. Petersburg. Let the professional leasing staff show you everything this community has to offer. It's time to love where you live. Stop by for a visit today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Pinewood Apartments require renters insurance?
We found specific coverage details on the Pinewood 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 Pinewood Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $17/month ($204/year). For context, the statewide average is $16/month, so this building is right around average.
What will I actually pay per month at Pinewood Apartments?
Plan for about $1,112/month all-in. That's base rent (From $1,095), plus roughly $17/month for renters insurance. Most apartment listing sites don't include those last two — so the sticker price can be misleading.
What floor plans does Pinewood Apartments offer?
There is 1 floor plan available, a 1-bedroom layout. Rent ranges from From $1,095. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with Pinewood Apartments?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with Pinewood Apartments or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from Pinewood Apartments. SafeButler is an independent renters insurance comparison platform; the information shown here is compiled from public sources and renter quote data, not from Pinewood Apartments directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the Pinewood Apartments leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for Pinewood Apartments renters?
SafeButler helps renters at Pinewood 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 Pinewood Apartments in Saint Petersburg, FL, 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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