The Verdict · Norfolk, VA
$1,619–$2,044
real monthly · incl. fees + insurance
4.1★
52 Google reviews
Higher property crime
worth watching
A solidly reviewed community where the real cost runs ~$59 over sticker, and elevated property crime is the risk to plan for.
Looking for renters insurance?
About $14/mo here — the one thing worth sorting before you sign.
What Residents Say
The honest version — the good and the bad, straight from recent Google reviews of Meadowood Apartments.
“Tatanisha is the best leasing manager I have encountered. She goes above and beyond the call of duty to ensure her residents are taken care of. I really appreciate her help when I moved in and she's been great when I have needed anything fixed. The maintenance team here is top tier! They get the jo…”
“I lived here for one year and although I loved the property manager, Tanisha, the standards of living here were absolutely unacceptable. I had to put in multiple trouble tickets for bugs and mold. which for the bugs they just came and sprayed and it did nothing but the mold Not only did I make a re…”
“Lived here for almost 2 years and pretty sad that we’re moving on from this place. For the most part my wife and I really enjoyed our time here. Jeff and Desiree are awesome and always helpful.. there have been plenty of times that I have seen Jeff out working in the rain, doing whatever needs to g…”
“My husband and I really can't say enough good things about this complex. We have been here a year and 3 months and we are moving out today for a job in Washington. I can say that we are going to miss this place. It's the most homey apartment we have lived in and we have lived in a lot. Jeff is outs…”
“Lived at Meadowood from Sep 2017- Jan 2018 with my (then) boyfriend. We decided one this place because our friend and his wife lived there and their apartment was beautiful and they loved it. We got a one bedroom, one bath. For the area and cost of living, the apartments are spot on. We also fell i…”
What reviews flag most
Mined from 5 recent reviews · 52 total on Google. Longer bars mean the topic comes up more often — this is a read on what gets mentioned, not a summary of every review.
What residents talk about most
Consistently positive in reviews
“The maintenance team here is top tier!”— Google reviewer
Consistently positive in reviews
“She goes above and beyond the call of duty to ensure her residents are taken care of.”— Google reviewer
6130 Edward St, Norfolk, VA 23513
Norfolk
What Meadowood Apartments Really Costs
The sticker rent isn't the whole number. Here's what Meadowood Apartments actually costs each month once required fees, pet rent, and insurance are in — the number the listing sites leave off.
Renters insurance adds ~$14/mo to that total — compare quotes →
Fees Beyond Rent
The additional charges beyond base rent at Meadowood Apartments. Some are monthly, some one-time — all of them shape your real cost of living here.
Required Fees
Application Fee Per Applicant
Charged per applicant.
Administrative Fee
Charged per unit.
Safety & Property Crime
For a renter, property crime is what you actually feel day to day — a car broken into overnight, a package lifted off the step, a bike gone from storage, or how the walk from the lot feels after dark. Here's how Norfolk looks on the theft-related crimes that touch renters most.
These are city-level figures from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — not block-by-block. Your specific street may run calmer or rougher than the citywide rate.
Norfolk property crime
3,165
per 100K residents
U.S. avg 1,578 / 100K
Breakdown per 100K residents
U.S. average
The practical takeaways here are the unglamorous ones: park in lit areas, use a parcel locker if the community offers one, and don't leave anything visible in the car. Meadowood Apartments's on-site security (Gated, Gated access, On site maintenance) helps on the margin.
Source · FBI UCR · Norfolk · 2024-12 to 2025-11
On-Site Security
Natural Hazards to Plan For
The natural-hazard exposure at Meadowood 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.
Source · FEMA NFHL
FEMA Zone X (minimal flood hazard) — Minimal flood risk
Flood insurance optional but inexpensive in this zone.
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.
Source · USGS NSHM
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 a standard renters policy regardless.
Ground motion at ~2% probability over 50 years — the building-code reference level
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.
Source · NOAA Storm Events · 5-yr averages for Virginia Beach (city)
The bottom line: a standard renters policy at this address is sufficient. None of the optional natural-hazard endorsements pay back at meaningful odds.
Renters Insurance at Meadowood Apartments
The Meadowood Apartments website asks for at least $100,000 in liability coverage, and you'll need to add the property as an interested party on your policy. Any carrier that meets these minimums will be accepted.
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 buy your policy, most carriers have a field to add the property as an interested party — skip it and your proof may get rejected. It takes 30 seconds. Start a quote to see which carriers handle this automatically.
In their own words:
"All residents of Meadowood are encouraged to get $100,000 coverage in liability insurance. Additional personal coverage can be purchased, but is not required. For an instant quote today please visit epremiuminsurance.com or call 1-800-319-1390."
What Affects Your Premium Here
Every building is different. These factors specific to Meadowood Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:
Gated Community
Gated access reduces theft risk — may qualify for security discount
Dog-Friendly
Dogs allowed — consider higher liability coverage
Water/Leak Issues
7 mentions in Google reviews
FEMA Flood Zone
Zone X — minimal flood risk
FBI UCR
Property crime rate: 3165/100K (101% above national average)
What You'll Likely Pay
$14
Est. monthly
$168
Est. annual
$13
With discounts/mo
$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 (furniture, electronics, clothes), and liability coverage, which protects you if someone gets hurt in your unit or you damage someone else's property. Here's what we'd recommend for Meadowood Apartments based on the rent level and building.
Personal Property
What your stuff is worth
If you own less
$20,000
If you own more
$50,000
Liability
Covers accidental harm & lawsuits
Lease minimum
What this community requires
We recommend
Minimum rarely covers an actual lawsuit
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 Meadowood 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 |
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Pet Policy
Bringing a pet? Here's what Meadowood Apartments allows, along with the deposits and monthly pet rent to budget for.
About Meadowood Apartments
From the property listing:
Welcome to Meadowood, located in the heart of Norfolk. Selecting an apartment from Meadowood's one, two, and three bedroom apartment floor plans gives you convenient access to the Ocean View beaches, Norfolk International Airport, downtown Norfolk, and more! Apartment living at Meadowood keeps getting better...
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