Saint Petersburg, FL

Vantage St. Pete Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for Vantage St. Pete Apartments in Saint Petersburg? We break down what the lease requires, what coverage actually costs here (~$16/mo), the 4 discounts that may apply, and how the major carriers compare for your zip.

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Renters Insurance at Vantage St. Pete Apartments

What Affects Your Premium Here

Every building is different. These factors specific to Vantage St. Pete Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:

Open Access

No gated or controlled access — higher theft exposure

Pest Issues

5 mentions in Google reviews

FEMA Flood Zone

Zone X — minimal flood risk

What You'll Likely Pay

$16

Est. Monthly

$188

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 Vantage St. Pete Apartments based on the rent level and building features.

Personal Property

What your stuff is worth

$40,000 recommended

If you own less

$25,000

If you own more

$60,000

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 Vantage St. Pete Apartments:

Carrier Monthly Annual
Lemonade $10/mo $123/yr
USAA $12/mo $138/yr
State Farm $15/mo $184/yr
Progressive $17/mo $200/yr
Safeco $17/mo $200/yr
Travelers $18/mo $215/yr
Allstate $19/mo $230/yr
Nationwide $19/mo $230/yr
Farmers $20/mo $246/yr
Liberty Mutual $23/mo $276/yr

Discounts You May Qualify For

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

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4 discounts may apply here. Real quotes show your actual price — estimates can't.

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Safety

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.

Pest Issues Common topic
Noise Common topic
Maintenance Issues Mentioned

What residents talk about most

Noise

A recurring concern in reviews

“Noise - Animal Noise - You will hear dogs barking, a lot.” — Google reviewer
Management

Consistently positive in reviews

“★★★★★ Aja and her sales associate Michelle K. went above and beyond to get me into the apartment I wanted — professional, attentive, and truly caring.” — Google reviewer

Natural Hazards & Your Renters Coverage

The natural-hazard exposure at Vantage St. Pete 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.

160 16th St N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33705

Downtown St Petersburg

Built 2020 11 stories 211 units
4.2/5 ·145 reviews Google
5/5 ·6 reviews Apt. Finder
$1,877 – $4,275 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at Vantage St. Pete Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $2,015 – $4,413
Base Rent $1,877 – $4,275
Required Monthly Fees $122
Est. Renters Insurance $16/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

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

Required Fees

Facilities Fee

Charged per unit.

$15 / mo

Trash Fee

Trash collection utility fee Charged per unit.

$16 / mo

Amenity Fee

Monthly fee for access to building amenities Charged per uni t.

$35 / mo

Ancillary Billing Fee

Charged per unit.

$5.30 / mo

Pest Control Fee

Pest control service fee Charged per unit.

$6 / mo

Gas

Charged per unit.

Varies / mo

Stormwater/Drainage Fee

Charged per unit.

Varies / mo

Water/Sewer

Charged per unit.

Varies / mo

Application Fee

(flat rate per application) Charged per appl icant.

$85

Administrative Fee

One-time administrative fee charged at lease creation Charge d per unit.

$275

Pets Fees

All Pets Pet Fee

One-time dog fee for all pets Charged per pet.

$300

All Pets Pet Rent

Monthly dog rent for all pets Charged per pet.

$30 / mo

Parking Fees

Unreserved Garage

Standard unreserved parking in the garage. Charged per vehic le.

$100 / mo

Reserved Garage

Reserved parking space in the garage. Charged per vehicle.

$150 / mo

Optional Add-On Fees

Deposit Waiver Fee

Charged per unit.

$41 / mo

About Vantage St. Pete Apartments

Year Built: 2020
Stories: 11 stories
Units: 211
Phone: (727) 353-1935

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Vantage St. Pete Apartments require renters insurance?
We didn't find a public insurance requirement for Vantage St. Pete 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 Vantage St. Pete Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $16/month ($188/year). For context, the statewide average is $16/month, so this building is right around average.
What will I actually pay per month at Vantage St. Pete Apartments?
Plan for $2,015 to $4,413/month all-in. That's base rent ($1,877 – $4,275), plus $122/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.
What floor plans does Vantage St. Pete Apartments offer?
There are 36 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, studio layouts. Rent ranges from $1,877 – $4,275. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with Vantage St. Pete Apartments?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with Vantage St. Pete Apartments or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from Vantage St. Pete Apartments. SafeButler is an independent renters insurance comparison platform; the information shown here is compiled from public sources and renter quote data, not from Vantage St. Pete Apartments directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the Vantage St. Pete Apartments leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for Vantage St. Pete Apartments renters?
SafeButler helps renters at Vantage St. Pete 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 Vantage St. Pete 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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