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Garden Terrace Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated Apr 15, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for Garden Terrace Apartments in Tampa? We break down what the lease requires, what coverage actually costs here (~$17/mo), the 4 discounts that may apply, and how the major carriers compare for your zip.

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Renters Insurance at Garden Terrace Apartments

We found a few insurance details on Garden Terrace Apartments's website. Your lease may have additional requirements — treat these as a starting point.

Lease Requirements

Interested party* Add property to policy
Listed carriers
Sure
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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.

One thing to watch for: when you purchase your policy, most carriers have a field where you add the property as an interested party — skip that step and your proof may get rejected. It takes 30 seconds during checkout. Start a quote to see which carriers handle this automatically.

What Affects Your Premium Here

Every building is different. These factors specific to Garden Terrace Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:

Older Building

Built in 1983 — older plumbing/electrical may increase risk

Open Access

No gated or controlled access — higher theft exposure

Ground Level

Single-story — higher flood/water intrusion risk

Water/Leak Issues

3 mentions in Google reviews

Pest Issues

4 mentions in Google reviews

FEMA Flood Zone

Zone X — minimal flood risk

FBI UCR

Property crime rate: 995/100K (37% below national average)

What You'll Likely Pay

$17

Est. Monthly

$206

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 Garden Terrace Apartments based on the rent level and building features.

Personal Property

What your stuff is worth

$15,000 recommended

If you own less

$10,000

If you own more

$25,000

Liability

Covers accidental harm & lawsuits

$100,000 recommended

Standard minimum for most lease requirements in Florida. Cats present minimal liability risk vs dogs.

How Carriers Compare for This Area

Not all carriers price the same zip code equally. Here's how the major options stack up near Garden Terrace 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

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. Garden Terrace Apartments also has on-site security features (Package service, Property manager on site) 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
Pest Issues Common topic
Water Damage Common topic

On-Site Security

Package service Property manager on site

Flood Risk

Standard renters insurance does not cover flood damage. FEMA maps every property into a flood zone — here's what that means for Garden Terrace Apartments.

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.

8725 Del Ray Ct, Tampa, FL 33617

North Tampa

Built 1983 1 story 215 units
2.8/5 ·30 reviews Google
4/5 ·6 reviews Apt. Finder
$899 – $1,284 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at Garden Terrace Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $916 – $1,301
Base Rent $899 – $1,284
Est. Renters Insurance $17/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

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

Required Fees

Application Fee Per Applicant

Charged per applicant.

$60

Pets Fees

Pet Deposit

Max of 2. Charged per pet.

Free

One-Time Pet Fee

Max of 2. Charged per pet.

$350

Monthly Pet Fee

Max of 2. Charged per pet.

$25 / mo

Parking Fees

Surface Lot

Parking Available

Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what Garden Terrace 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
$350 Fee
2 Pet Limit

About Garden Terrace Apartments

Year Built: 1983
Stories: 1 story
Units: 215
Phone: (786) 933-7621

From the property listing:

At Garden Terrace, you'll find comfortable apartments with washer/dryer connections & extra storage. We're located Located in the heart of North Tampa near the Temple Terrace neighborhood, Garden Terrace offers easy access to all areas of Tampa. With our easy access to public transportation and the close proximity of several local grocery stores, it will be easy for you to make Garden Terrace a place to come home to! Our single-story, villa-style Temple Terrace Tampa apartments feature private entrances and patios for your enjoyment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Garden Terrace Apartments require renters insurance?
We found specific coverage details on Garden Terrace Apartments's 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 Garden Terrace Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $17/month ($206/year). For context, the statewide average is $16/month, so this building is right around average.
What will I actually pay per month at Garden Terrace Apartments?
Plan for $916 to $1,301/month all-in. That's base rent ($899 – $1,284), plus roughly $17/month for renters insurance. Most apartment listing sites don't include those last two — so the sticker price can be misleading.
Does Garden Terrace Apartments allow pets?
Yes, Garden Terrace Apartments is pet-friendly. Here are the details: Cats Allowed. $25 Monthly Pet Rent. $350 Fee. 2 Pet Limit. Standard renters insurance covers pet-related liability at no extra cost.
How safe is the area around Garden Terrace 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, property manager on site — features that can qualify for premium discounts.
What floor plans does Garden Terrace Apartments offer?
There are 5 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, studio layouts. Rent ranges from $899 – $1,284. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.

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