Virginia Beach, VA

Mariner's Cove Apartment Homes: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated May 10, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for Mariner's Cove Apartment Homes in Virginia Beach? We break down what the lease requires, what coverage actually costs here (~$16/mo), the 4 discounts that may apply, and how the major carriers compare for your zip.

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Renters Insurance at Mariner's Cove Apartment Homes

What Affects Your Premium Here

Every building is different. These factors specific to Mariner's Cove Apartment Homes can push your insurance cost up or down:

Older Building

Built in 1974 — older plumbing/electrical may increase risk

Open Access

No gated or controlled access — higher theft exposure

Dog-Friendly

Dogs allowed — consider higher liability coverage

Pest Issues

15 mentions in Google 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

$16

Est. Monthly

$193

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 Mariner's Cove Apartment Homes based on the rent level and building features.

Personal Property

What your stuff is worth

$25,000 recommended

If you own less

$15,000

If you own more

$40,000

Liability

Covers accidental harm & lawsuits

$300,000 recommended

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 Mariner's Cove Apartment Homes:

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. Mariner's Cove Apartment Homes also has on-site security features (Property manager on site) 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.

Pest Issues Frequent topic
15×
Maintenance Issues Frequent topic
11×

What residents talk about most

Maintenance

Consistently positive in reviews

“The maintenance staff deserves just as much praise.” — Google reviewer
Management

Consistently positive in reviews

“Good morning to whom it may concern,…” — Google reviewer

On-Site Security

Property manager on site

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 Virginia Beach (city) 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

FEMA's flood-zone classification for this address is low-risk, which means the federal government doesn't expect significant flooding here under typical conditions. A standard renters policy still excludes flood damage, but a separate flood policy is hard to justify economically when the underlying risk is low. The zone label is below for the record.

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

USGS rates seismic activity here as low. A damaging earthquake is unlikely enough that most renters skip the earthquake endorsement entirely — your standard renters policy still covers the things you actually claim against (theft, fire, water damage from leaks, wind damage). The hazard data is below for completeness.

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

NOAA's severe-weather record for Virginia Beach (city) is on the calmer end of the national distribution — modest activity across most categories. Whatever does happen, your renters policy already covers it (wind, hail, lightning damage to your possessions). The five-year averages are below.

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.

Renters at this address generally don't need optional natural-hazard add-ons. The base policy already covers the realistic claim scenarios.

832 Blackfriars Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23455

Northwest Virginia Beach

Managed by Seminole Trail Management Built 1974 2 stories 458 units
3.2/5 ·245 reviews Google
4/5 ·18 reviews Apt. Finder
$1,175 – $1,350 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at Mariner's Cove Apartment Homes

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

Total Monthly Cost $1,191 – $1,366
Base Rent $1,175 – $1,350
Est. Renters Insurance $16/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

These are the additional charges beyond base rent at Mariner's Cove Apartment Homes. Some are monthly, some are one-time — all of them affect your actual cost of living here.

Required Fees

One Bedroom Utility Fee

$75

Three Bedroom Utility Fee

$95

Two Bedroom Utility Fee

$85

Application Fee

$32

Pets Fees

Monthly pet fee

No weight restriction. Breed Restrictions apply.

$20

One time Fee

$250

Pet deposit

Free

Pet Limit

2

Parking Fees

Surface Lot 1 Max

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Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what Mariner's Cove Apartment Homes 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.

Cats and Dogs Allowed
$20 Monthly Pet Rent
$250 Fee
2 Pet Limit

About Mariner's Cove Apartment Homes

Year Built: 1974
Stories: 2 stories
Units: 458
Management: Seminole Trail Management
Phone: (757) 821-6309

From the property listing:

Mariner's Cove Apartment homes are located in Virginia Beach, one of Hampton Roads favorite addresses! We offer a 10% discount to military. We are a very pet friendly community with only a few breed restrictions and no weight limits. Our 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments, as well as our 3 bedroom town home, feature plush carpeting or attractive hardwood floors, modern kitchen cabinets and appliances - refrigerator, gas stove and dishwasher included, spacious large closets, and washer and dryers in every unit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Mariner's Cove Apartment Homes require renters insurance?
We didn't find a public insurance requirement for Mariner's Cove Apartment Homes, 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 Mariner's Cove Apartment Homes?
For this zip code and building type, expect to pay around $16/month ($193/year). For context, the statewide average is $14/month, so this building is above average.
What will I actually pay per month at Mariner's Cove Apartment Homes?
Plan for $1,191 to $1,366/month all-in. That's base rent ($1,175 – $1,350), plus roughly $16/month for renters insurance. Most apartment listing sites don't include those last two — so the sticker price can be misleading.
Does Mariner's Cove Apartment Homes allow pets?
Yes, Mariner's Cove Apartment Homes is pet-friendly. Here are the details: Cats and Dogs Allowed. $20 Monthly Pet Rent. $250 Fee. 2 Pet Limit. If you have a pet, keep in mind that most renters insurance policies cover pet liability — but you may want to increase your liability limit, especially for larger breeds.
How safe is the area around Mariner's Cove Apartment Homes?
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 property manager on site — features that can qualify for premium discounts.
What floor plans does Mariner's Cove Apartment Homes offer?
There are 3 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom layouts. Rent ranges from $1,175 – $1,350. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with Mariner's Cove Apartment Homes?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with Mariner's Cove Apartment Homes or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from Mariner's Cove Apartment Homes. SafeButler is an independent renters insurance comparison platform; the information shown here is compiled from public sources and renter quote data, not from Mariner's Cove Apartment Homes directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the Mariner's Cove Apartment Homes leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for Mariner's Cove Apartment Homes renters?
SafeButler helps renters at Mariner's Cove Apartment Homes 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 Mariner's Cove Apartment Homes 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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