Renters Insurance at Gandy Parkside Apartments
What Affects Your Premium Here
Every building is different. These factors specific to Gandy Parkside Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:
Older Building
Built in 1985 — older plumbing/electrical may increase risk
Open Access
No gated or controlled access — higher theft exposure
Dog-Friendly
Dogs allowed — consider higher liability coverage
FEMA Flood Zone
Zone X — minimal flood risk
FBI UCR
Property crime rate: 995/100K (37% below national average)
What You'll Likely Pay
$16
Est. Monthly
$187
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 Gandy Parkside Apartments based on the rent level and building features.
Personal Property
What your stuff is worth
If you own less
$20,000
If you own more
$50,000
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 Gandy Parkside Apartments:
| Carrier | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Lemonade | $8/mo | $102/yr |
| USAA | $10/mo | $114/yr |
| State Farm | $13/mo | $152/yr |
| Progressive | $14/mo | $165/yr |
| Safeco | $14/mo | $165/yr |
| Travelers | $15/mo | $178/yr |
| Allstate | $16/mo | $190/yr |
| Nationwide | $16/mo | $190/yr |
| Farmers | $17/mo | $203/yr |
| Liberty Mutual | $19/mo | $228/yr |
Discounts You May Qualify For
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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
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. Gandy Parkside Apartments also has on-site security features (Perimeter fencing) that insurers recognize with discounts.
Source: FBI UCR Program, Tampa (2024-12 to 2025-11)
On-Site Security
Natural Hazards & Your Renters Coverage
The natural-hazard exposure at Gandy Parkside 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 Hillsborough 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 (Area Of 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 Hillsborough 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.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, annual averages from the past five years for Hillsborough 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.
3208-3214 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611
South Tampa
Monthly Cost Breakdown at Gandy Parkside Apartments
The listed rent isn't the whole number. Here's what Gandy Parkside Apartments actually costs each month once you add required fees and insurance.
Fees Beyond Rent
These are the additional charges beyond base rent at Gandy Parkside Apartments. Some are monthly, some are one-time — all of them affect your actual cost of living here.
Required Fees
Resident Utility Charge
Water, sewer, trash, preventative pest control Charged per u nit.
Application Fee Per Applicant
Charged per applicant.
Security Deposit - Refundable
Charged per resident.
Administrative Fee
Charged per unit.
Pets Fees
One-Time Pet Fee
Charged per pet.
One-Time Pet Fee
Max of 2. Charged per pet.
Monthly Pet Fee
Max of 2. Charged per pet.
Parking Fees
Parking Deposit
Charged per vehicle.
Parking Fee
Charged per vehicle.
Surface Lot
Parking Lot - No Fee
Pet Policy
Bringing a pet? Here's what Gandy Parkside 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.
About Gandy Parkside Apartments
From the property listing:
Gandy Parkside is a cozy community offering courtyards with a fire pit and grill station, freshly renovated apartments, and an ideal location in South Tampa. We offer two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartments with brand new kitchens, bathrooms, and features. Whether you want to enjoy our community courtyards, bike along Bayshore Boulevard, or enjoy the many nearby restaurants, Gandy Parkside is for you. Minutes from Bayshore Blvd, Downtown Tampa, and St. Petersburg, enjoy luxury living at an affordable price.
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