Virginia Beach, VA

Doria Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated May 10, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for Doria Apartments in Virginia Beach? We break down what the lease requires, what coverage actually costs here (~$15/mo), the 4 discounts that may apply, and how the major carriers compare for your zip.

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Renters Insurance at Doria Apartments

What Affects Your Premium Here

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

Open Access

No gated or controlled access — higher theft exposure

Water/Leak Issues

6 mentions in Google reviews

Vehicle Crime

1 mention of car theft, vandalism, or break-ins in reviews

FEMA Flood Zone

Zone X — minimal flood risk

FBI UCR

Property crime rate: 1487/100K (6% below national average)

What You'll Likely Pay

$15

Est. Monthly

$176

Est. Annual

$14

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 Doria 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

$100,000 recommended

Standard minimum for most lease requirements in Virginia. 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 Doria Apartments:

Carrier Monthly Annual
Lemonade $8/mo $96/yr
USAA $9/mo $108/yr
State Farm $12/mo $144/yr
Progressive $13/mo $156/yr
Safeco $13/mo $156/yr
Travelers $14/mo $168/yr
Allstate $15/mo $180/yr
Nationwide $15/mo $180/yr
Farmers $16/mo $192/yr
Liberty Mutual $18/mo $216/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 Virginia Beach.

Virginia Beach property crime rate

1,487

per 100K residents

6% below U.S. avg

U.S. avg is 1,578 per 100K

Breakdown per 100K residents

Burglary
62 / 200
Larceny / theft
1,324 / 1,172
Vehicle theft
100 / 206

U.S. average

Near-average property crime means insurance premiums in Virginia Beach track closely with national baselines. Doria Apartments also has on-site security features (Package service, Property manager on site, On site maintenance) that insurers recognize with discounts.

Source: FBI UCR Program, Virginia Beach (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.

Water Damage Common topic
Maintenance Issues Common topic
Pest Issues Mentioned
Vehicle Crime Mentioned

On-Site Security

Package service Property manager on site On site maintenance

Natural Hazards & Your Renters Coverage

The natural-hazard exposure at Doria 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 Virginia Beach (city) 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 0.04g

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 Virginia Beach (city) 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.

High-wind events ~5.6/yr
Hail events ~2.0/yr
Tornado events ~0.2/yr
Flood events ~7.8/yr

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, annual averages from the past five years for Virginia Beach (city). 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.

5516 Seawall Ct, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Northwest Virginia Beach

Managed by Greystar Built 1996 2 stories 160 units
2.7/5 ·129 reviews Google
4/5 ·8 reviews Apt. Finder
$1,536 – $2,421 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at Doria Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $1,576 – $2,461
Base Rent $1,536 – $2,421
Required Monthly Fees $25
Est. Renters Insurance $15/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

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

Required Fees

Pest Control Services

Amount for pest control services. Charged per unit.

$5 / mo

Utility - Billing Administrative Fee

Amount to manage utility services billing. Charged per unit.

$5.12 / mo

Trash Services - Hauling

Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for shared trash/waste servic es. Charged per unit.

Varies / mo

Utility - Water/Sewer - Third Party

Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision and consumption of water/sewer paid to a third party. Charged per unit.

Varies / mo

Utility - Stormwater/Drainage

Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision of storm water services. Charged per unit.

Varies / mo

Administrative Fee

Amount to facilitate move-in process for a resident. Charged per unit.

$250

Application Fee

Amount to process application, initiate screening, and take a rental home off the market. Charged per applicant.

$50 / occurence

Utility - New Account Fee

Amount to establish utility services. Charged per unit.

$17

Security Deposit (Refundable)

Amount intended to be held through residency that may be app lied toward amounts owed at move-out. Refunds processed per application and lease terms. Charged per unit.

Varies one-time

Utility - Final Bill Fee

Amount billed to calculate final utility statement. Charged per unit.

$17

Pets Fees

Pet Fee

Rottweiler, doberman pinscher, pit bull terrier, staffordshi re terrier, chow, presa canarias, akita, alaskan malamute, wolf hyrbid or any mix thereof.

$350

Pet Rent

Max of 2. Monthly amount for authorized pet. Charged per pet /animal.

$40 / occurence

Parking Fees

Parking Fee

Max of 1. Amount for parking space/services. May be subject to availability. Charged per vehicle.

$50 / mo

Optional Add-On Fees

Washer/Dryer Rental

Amount for rental of washer and dryer. May be subject to ava ilability. Charged per unit.

$50 / mo

Situational Fees

Intra-Community Transfer Fee

Amount due when transferring to another rental unit within c ommunity. Charged per unit.

$1,000 / occurence

Renters Liability Only - Non-Compliance

Amount for not maintaining required Renters Liability Policy Charged per unit.

$15 / occurence

Resident Change Fee

Amount to process a change in leaseholder during lease term. Charged per applicant.

$150 / occurence

Month-to-Month Fee

Amount, in addition to base rent, for a month-to-month lease Charged per unit.

$300 / occurence

Returned Payment Fee (NSF)

Amount for returned payment. Charged per unit.

$50 / occurence

Utility - Vacant Processing Fee

Amount for failing to transfer utilities into resident name. Charged per unit.

$50 / occurence

Access/Lock Change Fee

Amount to change or reprogram access to rental home. Charged per unit.

$75 / occurence

Late Fee

Amount for paying after rent due date; per terms of lease. Charged per unit.

10% of base rent / occurence

Insufficient Move-Out Notice Fee

Amount for not providing notice to move-out as required by l ease. Charged per unit.

100% of base rent / occurence

Late Move-Out Fee

Amount for moving out later (holdover) than scheduled; excl udes rent and other charges. Charged per unit.

150% of base rent / occurence

Early Lease Termination/Cancellation

Amount to terminate lease earlier than lease end date; exclu des rent and other charges. Charged per unit.

200% of base rent / occurence

Lease Violation

Amount for violation of community policies and/or per lease terms. Charged per unit.

Varies / occurrence

Legal/Eviction Fees

Amount for legal expenses incurred for lease violations. Cha rged per unit.

Varies / occurrence

Utility - Vacant Cost Recovery

Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for utility usage not transfe rred to resident responsibility any time during occupancy. Charged per unit.

Varies / occurrence

Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what Doria 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

About Doria Apartments

Year Built: 1996
Stories: 2 stories
Units: 160
Management: Greystar
Phone: (833) 343-1977

From the property listing:

Live the way you've always wanted without compromising style or quality. At Doria, our apartment residences are designed with you in mind. Now you really can have it all . . . lifestyle included.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Doria Apartments require renters insurance?
We didn't find a public insurance requirement for Doria 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 Doria Apartments?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $15/month ($176/year). For context, the statewide average is $14/month, so this building is right around average.
What will I actually pay per month at Doria Apartments?
Plan for $1,576 to $2,461/month all-in. That's base rent ($1,536 – $2,421), plus $25/month in required fees (trash, utilities, etc.), plus roughly $15/month for renters insurance. Most apartment listing sites don't include those last two — so the sticker price can be misleading.
Does Doria Apartments allow pets?
Yes, Doria Apartments is pet-friendly. Here are the details: Cats Allowed. Standard renters insurance covers pet-related liability at no extra cost.
How safe is the area around Doria Apartments?
Property crime in Virginia Beach sits near the national average — 1,487 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 62/100K here. On the property itself, you'll find package service, property manager on site, on site maintenance — features that can qualify for premium discounts.
What floor plans does Doria Apartments offer?
There are 11 floor plans to choose from, spanning 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom layouts. Rent ranges from $1,536 – $2,421. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with Doria Apartments?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with Doria Apartments or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from Doria Apartments. SafeButler is an independent renters insurance comparison platform; the information shown here is compiled from public sources and renter quote data, not from Doria Apartments directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the Doria Apartments leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for Doria Apartments renters?
SafeButler helps renters at Doria Apartments compare renters insurance options for their lease. On this page, renters can find lease-required coverage minimums where available, an estimated monthly premium for this address, the property's risk profile (crime and flood zone), and any discounts that apply to the building — then compare carriers side by side to find appropriate coverage levels. For renters at Doria Apartments in Virginia Beach, VA, SafeButler can compare price, coverage, deductible options, and any lease-required coverage minimums in a single flow. SafeButler may show quotes from carriers such as Lemonade and Liberty Mutual where available. SafeButler does not sell insurance directly and is not tied to one insurance company, so renters can choose the option that best fits their needs.

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