Cortland Bayport Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated Apr 15, 2026

Thinking about renting at Cortland Bayport Apartments in West Tampa? Rent here runs $1,626 – $4,210, and renters insurance adds about $14/mo. Below we break down which carriers are cheapest for this building and what the lease actually requires.

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10510 Parkers Landing Dr, Tampa, FL 33615

West Tampa

Managed by Cortland Built 2017 3 stories 902 units
4.6/5 ·1520 reviews Google
5/5 ·292 reviews Apt. Finder
$1,626 – $4,210 /month

Renters Insurance at Cortland Bayport Apartments

What Affects Your Premium Here

Every building is different. These factors specific to Cortland Bayport 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

$14

Est. Monthly

$172

Est. Annual

$12

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 Cortland Bayport 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 Cortland Bayport 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

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. Cortland Bayport Apartments also has on-site security features (Package service, Controlled access, Property manager on site, Gated, Package lockers, Sprinklers, Perimeter fencing) 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 Mentioned

On-Site Security

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

Flood Risk

Standard renters insurance does not cover flood damage. FEMA maps every property into a flood zone — here's what that means for Cortland Bayport 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 Cortland Bayport Apartments. Some are monthly, some are one-time — all of them affect your actual cost of living here.

Required Fees

Service Fee

Service Fee: $10 due monthly Charged per unit.

$10 / mo

Trash

Trash: $15 due monthly Charged per unit.

$15 / mo

Liability Only Protection

Liability Only Protection: $15 due monthly Charged per unit.

$15 / mo

Valet Trash

Valet Trash: $30 due monthly Charged per unit.

$30 / mo

Pest Control

Pest Control: $8 due monthly Charged per unit.

$8 / mo

Administration Fee (per household)

Administration Fee (per household): $250 deposit due at application Charged per unit.

$250

Application Fee (per applicant)

Application Fee (per applicant): $99 due at application Charged per applicant.

$99

New Account Setup

New Account Setup: $25 due at move-in Charged per unit.

$25

Pets Fees

Dog - Pet Fee - Dog

Pet Fee - Dog: $400 due at move-in Charged per pet.

$400

Dog - Pet - Monthly Pet Charge - Dog

Pet - Monthly Pet Charge - Dog: $25 due monthly Charged per pet.

$25 / mo

Cat - Pet Fee - Cat

Pet Fee - Cat: $400 due at move-in Charged per pet.

$400

Cat - Pet - Monthly Pet Charge - Cat

Pet - Monthly Pet Charge - Cat: $25 due monthly Charged per pet.

$25 / mo

Parking Fees

Boat Parking

Boat Parking: $100 due monthly Charged per vehicle.

$100 / mo

Addons Fees

Saltwater Boat Slip

Salt Water Slip: $100 due monthly Charged per unit.

$100 / mo

Freshwater Boat Slip

Fresh Water Slip: $50 due monthly Charged per unit.

$50 / mo

Internet

Internet: $59 due monthly Charged per unit.

$59 / mo

Situational Fees

Late Rent Fee

Late Rent Fee: 10% of rent due at late rent. Charged per unit.

Varies / occurrence

Early Termination Fee

Early Termination Fee: 200% of rent due at early terminationCharged per unit.

Varies one-time

Amenities

Special Features

Additional Storage Options * Canal Access To Old Tampa Bay Kayak Launch And Storage Modern Cabinetry And Tile Backsplash 24/7 Service Hotline Additional Storage Resident Market Complimentary Coffee Bar Community Café Handicap Accessible In-Home, Full-Size Washer & Dryer Sets Outdoor Kitchen With Gas Grills Pet-Friendly Cortland Community Resort-Style Pools And Sun Decks Business Center With Wifi* Fitness On Demand™ Gated, Limited-Access Community Indoor Lounge And Workspace Leash-Free Bark Park Public Transportation Access Children's Playroom Picnic/bbq Area Scenic Nature Trails (bayport South) 24/7 Fitness Center And Yoga/spin Studio Community Dock, Boat Slips & Boat Parking Elevate Fitness Experience And Free Group Classes Gated, Limited-Access Community* Modern Lighting Outdoor Resident Lounge Private, Attached And Detached Garages * Rentable Guest Suites Valet Trash Service 24/7 Package Lockers* Planned Resident Social Events Scenic Waterfront Boardwalk Smoke-Free Cortland Community Tennis Courts

Community Features

Community-Wide WiFi Wi-Fi Maintenance on site Trash Pickup - Door to Door Online Services Planned Social Activities Guest Apartment Pet Play Area Public Transportation Business Center Clubhouse Lounge Multi Use Room Fenced Lot Roof Terrace Sundeck Courtyard Grill Waterfront Dock Fitness Center Hot Tub Pool Playground Basketball Court Tennis Court Walking/Biking Trails Gameroom Pickleball Court

Floor Plan Amenities

High Speed Internet Access Wi-Fi Washer/Dryer Air Conditioning Heating Ceiling Fans Smoke Free Cable Ready Satellite TV Storage Space Double Vanities Tub/Shower Sprinkler System Framed Mirrors Dishwasher Disposal Ice Maker Granite Countertops Stainless Steel Appliances Pantry Island Kitchen Eat-in Kitchen Kitchen Microwave Oven Range Refrigerator Freezer Quartz Countertops Carpet Tile Floors Vinyl Flooring Office Vaulted Ceiling Walk-In Closets Window Coverings Balcony Patio Deck Dock

Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what Cortland Bayport 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
$25 Monthly Pet Rent
$400 Fee
80 lb Weight Limit
2 Pet Limit

About Cortland Bayport Apartments

Year Built: 2017
Stories: 3 stories
Units: 902
Management: Cortland
Phone: (786) 751-5435

From the property listing:

With saltwater canal access to Old Tampa Bay, our luxury apartments on Hillsborough deliver you directly to all the fun of waterfront living in Tampa. Whether you choose Cortland Bayport North's upscale apartments and townhomes or Cortland Bayport South's more traditional apartments to call home, our one, two, and three-bedroom apartments in Tampa Bay, Florida offer the same waterfront lifestyle. Soak up some rays at our resort-style pools, take a sunset stroll on our waterfront boardwalk, or challenge your friends to a game on our pickleball courts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cortland Bayport Apartments require renters insurance?
We didn't find a public insurance requirement for Cortland Bayport 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 Cortland Bayport Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $14/month ($172/year). Cortland Bayport Apartments has security features that qualify for discounts — with those applied, you could pay as little as $12/month. For context, the statewide average is $16/month, so this building is below average.
Does Cortland Bayport Apartments allow pets?
Yes, Cortland Bayport Apartments is pet-friendly. Here are the details: Cats Allowed. $25 Monthly Pet Rent. $400 Fee. 80 lb Weight Limit. 2 Pet Limit. Standard renters insurance covers pet-related liability at no extra cost.
How safe is the area around Cortland Bayport 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 Cortland Bayport 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 Cortland Bayport Apartments offer?
There are 26 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom layouts. Rent ranges from $1,626 – $4,210. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.

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