Renters Insurance at Riverside Palms Apartments
What Affects Your Premium Here
Every building is different. These factors specific to Riverside Palms Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:
Older Building
Built in 1973 — older plumbing/electrical may increase risk
Open Access
No gated or controlled access — higher theft exposure
Security System Issues
1 mentions of broken gates, cameras, or locks in 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
$19
Est. Monthly
$226
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 Riverside Palms Apartments based on the rent level and building features.
Personal Property
What your stuff is worth
If you own less
$10,000
If you own more
$25,000
Liability
Covers accidental harm & lawsuits
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 Riverside Palms 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
Next Step
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4 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. Riverside Palms Apartments also has on-site security features (On site maintenance) 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 Riverside Palms 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.
5008 Sierra Pl, Tampa, FL 33617
North Tampa
Monthly Cost Breakdown at Riverside Palms Apartments
The listed rent isn't the whole number. Here's what Riverside Palms Apartments actually costs each month once you add required fees and insurance.
Fees Beyond Rent
These are the additional charges beyond base rent at Riverside Palms 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.
Administrative Fee
Charged per unit.
Pet Policy
Bringing a pet? Here's what Riverside Palms Apartments allows. Standard renters insurance typically covers pet-related incidents, so you usually won't need any add-on coverage for a cat.
About Riverside Palms Apartments
From the property listing:
Riverside Palms 5008 Sierra Place, Tampa, FL 33617, USA Riverside Palms is located within minutes from exquisite parks, museums, restaurants, and nightlife, yet secluded enough to enjoy the peaceful serenity you deserve. Conveniently located near major highways: I-4, I-275 and I-75, residents of the community enjoy unlimited access throughout the beautiful sunshine state. Our property provides the luxury of choosing between multiple spacious floor plans, suitable for all lifestyles. We offer a wide range of apartment homes from a deluxe studio to 3-bedroom town homes.
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