Virginia Beach, VA

Taro Walk Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated May 10, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for Taro Walk Apartments 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 Taro Walk Apartments

We found a few insurance details on the Taro Walk Apartments website. Your lease may have additional requirements — treat these as a starting point.

Lease Requirements

Interested party* Add property to policy
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* 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 Taro Walk Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:

Older Building

Built in 1972 — older plumbing/electrical may increase risk

Open Access

No gated or controlled access — higher theft exposure

Water/Leak Issues

9 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 Taro Walk Apartments 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

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 Taro Walk 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. Taro Walk Apartments 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.

Maintenance Issues Frequent topic
10×
Water Damage Frequent topic
Fire Common topic
Pest Issues Mentioned
Safety Concerns Mentioned

What residents talk about most

Maintenance

Consistently positive in reviews

“The maintenance team is OK but its LITERALLY only one man smh.” — Google reviewer

On-Site Security

Property manager on site

Natural Hazards & Your Renters Coverage

The natural-hazard exposure at Taro Walk 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

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.

The bottom line: a standard renters policy at this address is sufficient. None of the optional natural-hazard endorsements pay back at meaningful odds.

5826 Newtown Arch, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Virginia Beach

Built 1972 2 stories 197 units
3.2/5 ·40 reviews Google
4/5 ·6 reviews Apt. Finder
$1,077 – $3,201 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at Taro Walk Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $1,178 – $3,302
Base Rent $1,077 – $3,201
Required Monthly Fees $85
Est. Renters Insurance $16/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

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

Required Fees

Trash Fee

Charged per unit.

$20 / mo

Pest Control

Charged per unit.

$5 / mo

Application Fee Per Applicant

Charged per applicant.

$50

Administrative Fee

Charged per unit.

$150

Pets Fees

One-Time Pet Fee

Max of 2. Charged per pet.

$300

Pet Deposit

Max of 2. Charged per pet.

$300

Monthly Pet Fee

Max of 2. Charged per pet.

$30 / mo

Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what Taro Walk 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
$300 Deposit
$30 Monthly Pet Rent
$300 Fee
2 Pet Limit

About Taro Walk Apartments

Year Built: 1972
Stories: 2 stories
Units: 197
Phone: (757) 563-1333

From the property listing:

Come home to Taro Walk in Virginia Beach, VA. This property is situated in the 23462 area of Virginia Beach. The leasing staff is eager to show off our wonderful community. At Taro Walk you'll feel right at home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Taro Walk Apartments require renters insurance?
We found specific coverage details on the Taro Walk Apartments website — these likely reflect lease requirements, but confirm with the leasing office. 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 Taro Walk Apartments?
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 Taro Walk Apartments?
Plan for $1,178 to $3,302/month all-in. That's base rent ($1,077 – $3,201), plus $85/month in required fees (trash, utilities, etc.), 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 Taro Walk Apartments allow pets?
Yes, Taro Walk Apartments is pet-friendly. Here are the details: Cats Allowed. $300 Deposit. $30 Monthly Pet Rent. $300 Fee. 2 Pet Limit. Standard renters insurance covers pet-related liability at no extra cost.
How safe is the area around Taro Walk 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 property manager on site — features that can qualify for premium discounts.
What floor plans does Taro Walk Apartments offer?
There are 15 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, 4-bedroom layouts. Rent ranges from $1,077 – $3,201. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with Taro Walk Apartments?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with Taro Walk Apartments or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from Taro Walk Apartments. SafeButler is an independent renters insurance comparison platform; the information shown here is compiled from public sources and renter quote data, not from Taro Walk Apartments directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the Taro Walk Apartments leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for Taro Walk Apartments renters?
SafeButler helps renters at Taro Walk 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 Taro Walk 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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