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Advenir at The Watson Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated May 10, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for Advenir at The Watson Apartments in Tampa? We break down what the lease requires, what coverage actually costs here (~$15/mo), the 7 discounts that may apply, and how the major carriers compare for your zip.

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Renters Insurance at Advenir at The Watson Apartments

What Affects Your Premium Here

Every building is different. These factors specific to Advenir at The Watson Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:

Gated Community

Gated access reduces theft risk — may qualify for security discount

Controlled Access

Electronic/key fob entry — reduces unauthorized entry risk

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

$15

Est. Monthly

$181

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 Advenir at The Watson 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 Advenir at The Watson Apartments:

Carrier Monthly Annual
Lemonade $9/mo $112/yr
USAA $11/mo $126/yr
State Farm $14/mo $168/yr
Progressive $15/mo $182/yr
Safeco $15/mo $182/yr
Travelers $16/mo $196/yr
Allstate $18/mo $210/yr
Nationwide $18/mo $210/yr
Farmers $19/mo $224/yr
Liberty Mutual $21/mo $252/yr

Discounts You May Qualify For

Gated community
-5%
Controlled access
-3%
Sprinkler system
-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 Tampa.

Tampa property crime rate

995

per 100K residents

37% below U.S. avg

U.S. avg is 1,578 per 100K

Breakdown per 100K residents

Burglary
108 / 200
Larceny / theft
784 / 1,172
Vehicle theft
103 / 206

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. Advenir at The Watson Apartments also has on-site security features (Package service, Controlled access, Property manager on site, Gated, Package lockers, Sprinklers) 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.

Maintenance Issues Common topic

What residents talk about most

Maintenance

Consistently positive in reviews

“The maintenance team is always super fast and takes care of any issues right away, which makes such a difference.” — Google reviewer
Management

Consistently positive in reviews

“It’s a nice and quiet safe community with wonderful staff.” — Google reviewer

On-Site Security

Package service Controlled access Property manager on site Gated Package lockers Sprinklers

Natural Hazards & Your Renters Coverage

The address sits in a FEMA-mapped flood zone. That's worth flagging up front because flood damage is a known exclusion in nearly every off-the-shelf renters policy. Earthquake risk here is low and severe-weather damage of the wind/hail variety is already covered. The section walks through the flood specifics and what a separate flood policy looks like for renters.

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 Hillsborough 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 ~1.4/yr
Tornado events ~0.6/yr
Flood events ~1.0/yr

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

Most renters here add one targeted endorsement to a standard policy. The cost is modest, the benefit is concentrated on the one thing the base policy doesn't reach.

4502 W McCoy St, Tampa, FL 33616

South Tampa

Managed by Advenir Built 2023 3 stories 205 units
4.5/5 ·200 reviews Google
4/5 ·5 reviews Apt. Finder
$1,765 – $3,450 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at Advenir at The Watson Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $2,068 – $3,753
Base Rent $1,765 – $3,450
Required Monthly Fees $288
Est. Renters Insurance $15/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

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

Required Fees

Admin Service Charge

Charged per unit.

$10 / mo

Valet Trash

Charged per unit.

$45 / mo

Package Service

Charged per unit.

$5 / mo

Pest Control

Charged per unit.

$8 / mo

Cable

Charged per unit.

$95 / mo

Cable TV/Internet Services

Charged per unit.

$95 / mo

Application Fee

Charged per applicant.

$135

Administrative Fee

Charged per unit.

$250

Pets Fees

One-Time Pet Fee

Max of 2. Charged per pet.

$400

Monthly Pet Fee

Max of 2. Charged per pet.

$35 / mo

Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what Advenir at The Watson Apartments allows. Standard renters insurance typically covers pet-related incidents, so you usually won't need any add-on coverage for a cat.

Cats Allowed
$35 Monthly Pet Rent
$400 Fee
2 Pet Limit

About Advenir at The Watson Apartments

Year Built: 2023
Stories: 3 stories
Units: 205
Management: Advenir
Phone: (786) 705-8541

From the property listing:

Discover a lifestyle you'll love at Advenir at the Watson, an Advenir Azora Living community! Offering stylish one- and two-bedroom apartment homes designed with your comfort and convenience in mind, our community blends luxury living with a laid-back Florida vibe. From the moment you arrive, you'll notice the modern touches-stainless steel appliances, wood plank flooring*, full-size washer and dryers, and controlled access entry systems-all within thoughtfully designed floor plans.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Advenir at The Watson Apartments require renters insurance?
We didn't find a public insurance requirement for Advenir at The Watson 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 Advenir at The Watson Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $15/month ($181/year). Advenir at The Watson 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 right around average.
What will I actually pay per month at Advenir at The Watson Apartments?
Plan for $2,068 to $3,753/month all-in. That's base rent ($1,765 – $3,450), plus $288/month in required fees (trash, utilities, etc.), plus roughly $15/month for renters insurance. Most apartment listing sites don't include those last two — so the sticker price can be misleading.
Does Advenir at The Watson Apartments allow pets?
Yes, Advenir at The Watson Apartments is pet-friendly. Here are the details: Cats Allowed. $35 Monthly Pet Rent. $400 Fee. 2 Pet Limit. Standard renters insurance covers pet-related liability at no extra cost.
How safe is the area around Advenir at The Watson Apartments?
Property crime in Tampa is well below the national average — 995 per 100,000 residents versus 1,578 nationwide. 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 108/100K here. On the property itself, you'll find package service, controlled access, property manager on site, gated — features that can qualify for premium discounts.
Does Advenir at The Watson 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 Advenir at The Watson Apartments offer?
There are 14 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom layouts. Rent ranges from $1,765 – $3,450. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with Advenir at The Watson Apartments?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with Advenir at The Watson Apartments or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from Advenir at The Watson Apartments. SafeButler is an independent renters insurance comparison platform; the information shown here is compiled from public sources and renter quote data, not from Advenir at The Watson Apartments directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the Advenir at The Watson Apartments leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for Advenir at The Watson Apartments renters?
SafeButler helps renters at Advenir at The Watson 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 Advenir at The Watson Apartments in Tampa, 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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