101 N Meridian Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
Downtown Tampa
Monthly Cost Breakdown at 101 N Meridian Apartments
The listed rent isn't the whole number. Here's what 101 N Meridian Apartments actually costs each month once you add required fees and insurance.
Renters Insurance at 101 N Meridian Apartments
What Affects Your Premium Here
Every building is different. These factors specific to 101 N Meridian Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:
Controlled Access
Electronic/key fob entry — reduces unauthorized entry risk
Dog-Friendly
Dogs allowed — consider higher liability coverage
FEMA Flood Zone
Zone AE — High-risk flood area with base flood elevation. Flood insurance strongly recommended.
FBI UCR
Property crime rate: 995/100K (37% below national average)
What You'll Likely Pay
$16
Est. Monthly
$196
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 101 N Meridian Apartments based on the rent level and building features.
Personal Property
What your stuff is worth
If you own less
$25,000
If you own more
$60,000
Liability
Covers accidental harm & lawsuits
Dog-friendly community — higher liability recommended for pet-related incidents
How Carriers Compare for This Area
Not all carriers price the same zip code equally. Here's how the major options stack up near 101 N Meridian Apartments:
| Carrier | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Lemonade | $11/mo | $128/yr |
| USAA | $12/mo | $144/yr |
| State Farm | $16/mo | $192/yr |
| Progressive | $17/mo | $208/yr |
| Safeco | $17/mo | $208/yr |
| Travelers | $19/mo | $224/yr |
| Allstate | $20/mo | $240/yr |
| Nationwide | $20/mo | $240/yr |
| Farmers | $21/mo | $256/yr |
| Liberty Mutual | $24/mo | $289/yr |
Discounts You May Qualify For
Next Step
See if you can beat $16/mo
5 discounts may apply here. Real quotes show your actual price — estimates can't.
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 Tampa.
Tampa property crime rate
per 100K residents
U.S. avg is 1,578 per 100K
Breakdown per 100K residents
U.S. average
Below-average property crime typically translates to lower renters insurance premiums in this area, and security features on the building can push your rate even lower. 101 N Meridian Apartments also has on-site security features (Package service, Controlled access, Concierge, Doorman, Package lockers, Covered parking) that insurers recognize with discounts.
Source: FBI UCR Program, Tampa (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.
On-Site Security
Flood Risk
Standard renters insurance does not cover flood damage. FEMA maps every property into a flood zone — here's what that means for 101 N Meridian Apartments.
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
Flood zone data from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL). Zones can change — verify at FEMA Flood Map Service.
Fees Beyond Rent
These are the additional charges beyond base rent at 101 N Meridian Apartments. Some are monthly, some are one-time — all of them affect your actual cost of living here.
Required Fees
Package Lockers
Fee charged monthly: $10-$15/month. Studio, 1 Bedroom: $10 2Bedrooms: $15 Charged per unit.
Pest Control
Fee charged monthly: $3/month. Charged per unit.
Trash
Fee charged monthly: $40/month. Charged per unit.
Smart Home + Internet Package
Fee charged monthly: $70/month. Charged per unit.
Application Fee
Fee charged one-time: $80. Charged per applicant.
Admin Fee
Fee charged one-time: $200. Charged per unit.
Security Deposit
Charged per unit.
Pets Fees
Pet Fee (Dog)
Charged per pet.
Pet Rent (Dog)
Acceptable animals include domestic cats and dogs. Dogs thatare purebreds or mixes of the following breeds are prohibited: Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Chow-Chow, Doberman, German Shepherd, Great Dane, Pit Bull (American Staffordshire Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier), Rottweiler, Saint Bernard, Shar Pei, and Siberian Husky. All other animals including exotic pets are prohibited. All animals must be authorized by management. Charged per pet.
Pet Fee (Cat)
Charged per pet.
Pet Rent (Cat)
Acceptable animals include domestic cats and dogs. Dogs thatare purebreds or mixes of the following breeds are prohibited: Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Chow-Chow, Doberman, German Shepherd, Great Dane, Pit Bull (American Staffordshire Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier), Rottweiler, Saint Bernard, Shar Pei, and Siberian Husky. All other animals including exotic pets are prohibited. All animals must be authorized by management. Charged per pet.
Parking Fees
Parking Garage - Reserved
Charged per vehicle.
Motorcycle Parking
Charged per vehicle.
EV Parking
Charged per vehicle.
Tandem Parking - Reserved
Charged per vehicle.
Tandem with EV Parking
Charged per vehicle.
Addons Fees
Liability Insurance
Fee charged monthly: $14/month. Charged per unit.
Amenities
Special Features
Community Features
Floor Plan Amenities
Pet Policy
Bringing a pet? Here's what 101 N Meridian Apartments allows — and keep in mind, if you have a dog, most insurance advisors recommend bumping your liability coverage to at least $300,000. Standard renters policies cover pet-related incidents, but the default $100,000 limit may not be enough if something happens.
Cats and Dogs Allowed
About 101 N Meridian Apartments
101 N. Meridian offers impressive townhomes, studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartment homes for rent in Tampa’s energetic Channelside District. Built to inspire, each Smart Home-enabled apartment home features premium Italian cabinetry, quartz countertops, wood plank flooring, and stainless steel appliances. Find modern community amenities at every turn, including a cutting-edge fitness center, co-working space, 15th-floor sky deck, outdoor pool deck, and tranquil retreat terrace. Just outside, explore Sparkman Wharf, catch a hockey game at Amalie Arena, or stroll along the Tampa Riverwalk - all within walking distance from home. Live life at the center of it all at 101 N. Meridian.
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