Renters Insurance at Vista Palms Apartments
We found a few insurance details on the Vista Palms Apartments website. Your lease may have additional requirements — treat these as a starting point.
Lease Requirements
* 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 Vista Palms Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:
Older Building
Built in 1968 — 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
$21
Est. Monthly
$247
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 Vista Palms Apartments based on the rent level and building features.
Personal Property
What your stuff is worth
If you own less
$15,000
If you own more
$40,000
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 Vista Palms Apartments:
| Carrier | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Lemonade | $10/mo | $123/yr |
| USAA | $12/mo | $138/yr |
| State Farm | $15/mo | $184/yr |
| Progressive | $17/mo | $200/yr |
| Safeco | $17/mo | $200/yr |
| Travelers | $18/mo | $215/yr |
| Allstate | $19/mo | $230/yr |
| Nationwide | $19/mo | $230/yr |
| Farmers | $20/mo | $246/yr |
| Liberty Mutual | $23/mo | $276/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.
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.
What residents talk about most
Management
Consistently positive in reviews
“Great staff especially the assistant manager Myeasha she's such a sweet heart.” — Google reviewer
Natural Hazards & Your Renters Coverage
For a renter, the natural-hazard story at this address is the easy version: flood risk is low, earthquake shaking is rare, and severe weather in Hillsborough County doesn't drive an unusual claim profile. A baseline renters policy is sufficient — none of the optional flood or earthquake endorsements pay back at this kind of address. The data is below for completeness.
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 0.03g
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.
Renters at this address generally don't need optional natural-hazard add-ons. The base policy already covers the realistic claim scenarios.
1701 E 131st Ave, Tampa, FL 33612
North Tampa
Monthly Cost Breakdown at Vista Palms Apartments
The listed rent isn't the whole number. Here's what Vista 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 Vista Palms Apartments. Some are monthly, some are one-time — all of them affect your actual cost of living here.
Required Fees
Cable
Charged per unit.
Bulk Cable/ Wifi
Charged per unit.
Pest control Income
Charged per unit.
Amenity usage fee
Charged per unit.
Facility Fee
Charged per unit.
Water Sewer
Charged per unit.
Application Fees
Charged per applicant.
Administrative Fee
Charged per unit.
Administrative Fees
Charged per unit.
Pets Fees
One-Time Pet Fee
Max of 2. Charged per pet.
Monthly Pet Fee
Max of 2. Charged per pet.
Pet Policy
Bringing a pet? Here's what Vista Palms 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 Vista Palms Apartments
From the property listing:
Discover Vista Palms, offering stylish one- and two-bedroom apartments in North Tampa, just minutes from the University of South Florida (USF). Our modern Tampa apartments feature spacious floor plans designed for comfort and convenience. Enjoy resort-style amenities including a sparkling swimming pool, a contemporary clubhouse, and inviting outdoor spaces perfect for relaxation and recreation. Inside your home, you'll find elegant hardwood floors, fully equipped kitchens with granite countertops, and open layouts that make everyday living effortless.
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