Saint Petersburg, FL

VillaDova Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for VillaDova Apartments in Saint Petersburg? We break down what the lease requires, what coverage actually costs here (~$18/mo), the 5 discounts that may apply, and how the major carriers compare for your zip.

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Renters Insurance at VillaDova Apartments

We found a few insurance details on the VillaDova Apartments website. Your lease may have additional requirements — treat these as a starting point.

Lease Requirements

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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.

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What Affects Your Premium Here

Every building is different. These factors specific to VillaDova 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

FEMA Flood Zone

Zone AE — High-risk flood area with base flood elevation. Flood insurance strongly recommended.

What You'll Likely Pay

$18

Est. Monthly

$215

Est. Annual

$17

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 VillaDova Apartments based on the rent level and building features.

Personal Property

What your stuff is worth

$30,000 recommended

If you own less

$20,000

If you own more

$50,000

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 VillaDova Apartments:

Carrier Monthly Annual
Lemonade $9/mo $107/yr
USAA $10/mo $120/yr
State Farm $13/mo $160/yr
Progressive $14/mo $174/yr
Safeco $14/mo $174/yr
Travelers $16/mo $187/yr
Allstate $17/mo $200/yr
Nationwide $17/mo $200/yr
Farmers $18/mo $214/yr
Liberty Mutual $20/mo $240/yr

Discounts You May Qualify For

Security cameras
-5%
Claims-free (if applicable)
-10%
Pay-in-full annual
-7%
Paperless/autopay
-3%
Multi-policy bundle
-10%

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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.

Maintenance Issues Mentioned

On-Site Security

Property manager on site Video patrol Security cameras Covered parking On site maintenance

Natural Hazards & Your Renters Coverage

FEMA places VillaDova Apartments inside a flood-risk zone, which matters because flood damage is one of the few things a standard renters policy doesn't cover. The rest is mostly familiar territory — wind, hail, theft, fire are all included by default. Below is the specific zone designation for this address and what your options are for closing the flood gap.

Flood damage

FEMA places this address inside a Special Flood Hazard Area, which is the agency's designation for parts of the country with at least a 1-in-4 chance of flooding over a 30-year mortgage. Standard renters insurance excludes flood damage outright — even small amounts of standing water that ruin a mattress or laptop. Closing the gap requires either an NFIP renters policy (starting around $99 a year) or a private flood policy from carriers like Neptune or Wright Flood.

FEMA Zone AE (coastal floodplain) — High-risk flood area with base flood elevation

Flood insurance strongly recommended — standard renters policies exclude flood damage.

What to know about flood insurance as a renter:

  • Your landlord's building policy does not cover your belongings
  • NFIP (National Flood Insurance Program) offers renters policies starting around $99/year
  • Private carriers (Neptune, Wright Flood) may offer lower rates
  • Most flood claims in this zone are for personal property, not structural damage

Most flood claims renters file in zones like this one are for personal property — laptops, mattresses, instruments — not structural damage. That's exactly what a renters-targeted flood policy is designed for.

Flood zone data from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL). Zones can change — verify at FEMA Flood Map Service.

Earthquake shaking

USGS rates seismic activity here as low. A damaging earthquake is unlikely enough that most renters skip the earthquake endorsement entirely — your standard renters policy still covers the things you actually claim against (theft, fire, water damage from leaks, wind damage). The hazard data is below for completeness.

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

NOAA's severe-weather record for Pinellas 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 ~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 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.

600 76th Ave N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33702

Gateway

Built 1972 3 stories 89 units
4.1/5 ·78 reviews Google
4/5 ·9 reviews Apt. Finder
$1,499 – $1,899 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at VillaDova Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $1,677 – $2,077
Base Rent $1,499 – $1,899
Required Monthly Fees $160
Est. Renters Insurance $18/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

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

Required Fees

Amenity Fee

Charged per unit.

$10 / mo

Liability Insurance

Charged per unit.

$20 / mo

Trash Admin Fee

Charged per unit.

$30 / mo

Pest Control

Charged per unit.

$5 / mo

High Speed Internet Access

Charged per unit.

$65 / mo

Utility - Water/Sewer

Charged per unit.

Usage-Based

Application Fee Per Applicant

Charged per applicant.

$75

Administrative Fee

Charged per unit.

$250

Parking Fees

Parking Fee

Charged per vehicle.

Free

About VillaDova Apartments

Year Built: 1972
Stories: 3 stories
Units: 89
Phone: (727) 353-8266

From the property listing:

These upgraded apartments include all new black or white appliances, plus renovated cabinets and countertops, luxury vinyl plank flooring, and updated lighting in select units. You'll enjoy the pool, fitness center, lounge, grill, and fire pit under our beautiful gazebo, as well as our dog park with your pets. There is designated parking in front of the apartment, and there is a laundry facility on property. This is a great location, close to plenty of shopping and dining along 4th Street N, and it's only a short drive to downtown St. Petersburg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does VillaDova Apartments require renters insurance?
We found specific coverage details on the VillaDova 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 VillaDova Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $18/month ($215/year). VillaDova Apartments has security features that qualify for discounts — with those applied, you could pay as little as $17/month. For context, the statewide average is $16/month, so this building is above average.
What will I actually pay per month at VillaDova Apartments?
Plan for $1,677 to $2,077/month all-in. That's base rent ($1,499 – $1,899), plus $160/month in required fees (trash, utilities, etc.), plus roughly $18/month for renters insurance. Most apartment listing sites don't include those last two — so the sticker price can be misleading.
Does VillaDova Apartments need flood insurance?
This property sits in FEMA flood zone AE (High-risk flood area with base flood elevation). Standard renters insurance does not cover flood damage — you'd need a separate flood policy or endorsement. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) offers renters policies starting around $99/year, and private carriers like Neptune and Wright Flood may offer competitive rates.
What floor plans does VillaDova Apartments offer?
There are 5 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom layouts. Rent ranges from $1,499 – $1,899. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with VillaDova Apartments?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with VillaDova Apartments or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from VillaDova Apartments. SafeButler is an independent renters insurance comparison platform; the information shown here is compiled from public sources and renter quote data, not from VillaDova Apartments directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the VillaDova Apartments leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for VillaDova Apartments renters?
SafeButler helps renters at VillaDova 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 VillaDova 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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