Virginia Beach, VA

Woodshire Apartments: Renters Insurance Guide & What It Actually Costs

Last updated May 10, 2026

Looking for the best renters insurance for Woodshire 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 Woodshire Apartments

What Affects Your Premium Here

Every building is different. These factors specific to Woodshire Apartments 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

Water/Leak Issues

5 mentions in Google reviews

Identity Theft Concerns

1 mention in reviews (mail tampering, fraud, personal info)

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 Woodshire 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

$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 Woodshire 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. Woodshire Apartments also has on-site security features (Package lockers, 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.

Maintenance Issues Frequent topic
Water Damage Common topic
Management Issues Mentioned
Identity Theft / Mail Fraud Mentioned

On-Site Security

Package lockers On site maintenance

Natural Hazards & Your Renters Coverage

The natural-hazard exposure at Woodshire 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.

149 S Budding Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23452

North Central

Built 1974 2 stories 287 units
3/5 ·291 reviews Google
4/5 ·99 reviews Apt. Finder
$1,525 – $2,261 /month

Monthly Cost Breakdown at Woodshire Apartments

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

Total Monthly Cost $1,586 – $2,322
Base Rent $1,525 – $2,261
Required Monthly Fees $45
Est. Renters Insurance $16/mo

Fees Beyond Rent

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

Required Fees

Trash Services - Hauling

Amount for shared trash/waste services. Charged per unit.

$10 / mo

Utility - Billing Administrative Fee

Amount to manage utility services billing. Charged per unit.

$5.12 / mo

Utility - Gas

Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision and consumption of natural gas. Charged per unit. Payable to 3rd Party

Varies / mo

Utility - Electric - Third Party

Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision and consumption of electric paid to a third party. Charged per unit. Payable to 3rd Party

Varies / mo

Utility - Water/Sewer

Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision and/or consumpt ion of water and sewer services Charged per unit.

Varies / mo

Renters Liability Insurance - Third Party

Amount for renters liability insurance obtained through resi dent's provider of choice. Charged per leaseholder. Payable to 3rd Party

Varies / mo

Common Area - Electric

Usage-Based (Utilities).Shared amount for common area electr ic usage. Charged per unit.

Varies / mo

Application Fee

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

$50

Administrative Fee

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

$300 / 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

| Restrictions: Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Terriers, Ro ttweilers, Doberman Pinschers, Chows, Presa Canarios, Akitas, Alaskan Malamutes, German Shephard, & Wolf-hybrid, & Dalamation. Applies to full or mixed breeds.

$400

Pet Rent

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

$45 / mo

Parking Fees

Parking Fee

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

$40 / mo

Optional Add-On Fees

Renters Liability/Content - Property Program

Amount to participate in the property Renters Liability Pro gram. Charged per unit.

$14.50 / mo

Short Term Rental

Amount for rental home occupancy for a shorter lease term. M ay be subject to availability. Charged per unit.

$150 / mo

Cable TV and Internet Services

Amount for cable and internet services in rental home. Charg ed per unit. Payable to 3rd Party

Varies / 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.

$10.75 / occurence

Trash Container - Replacement

Amount to replace trash/waste container. Charged per unit.

$25 / occurence

Returned Payment Fee (NSF)

Amount for returned payment. Charged per leaseholder.

$50 / occurence

Utility - Vacant Processing Fee

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

$50 / occurence

Late Fee

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

10% of base rent / occurence

Reletting Fee

Marketing fee related to early lease termination; excludes r ent and other charges. 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

Insufficient Move-Out Notice Fee

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

200% of base rent / occurence

Lease Buy Out

Amount agreed upon by resident to terminate lease early and satisfy lease terms; additional conditions apply. 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

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

Legal/Eviction Fees

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

Varies / occurrence

Pet Policy

Bringing a pet? Here's what Woodshire 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
$45 Monthly Pet Rent

About Woodshire Apartments

Year Built: 1974
Stories: 2 stories
Units: 287
Phone: (757) 563-1805

From the property listing:

Located in the vibrant city of Virginia Beach, the Woodshire Apartments community is comprised of 20 residential buildings with one, two, and three-bedroom floorplans. Amenities include a fitness center, pet play area with agility, picnic area, swimming pool, playground, storage space, reserved parking, and a grilling area. Easily accessible to Virginia Beach Town Center, the beach, the Naval Air Station Oceana and all the shops, restaurants, and attractions offered by Virginia Beach.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Woodshire Apartments require renters insurance?
We didn't find a public insurance requirement for Woodshire 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 Woodshire 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 Woodshire Apartments?
Plan for $1,586 to $2,322/month all-in. That's base rent ($1,525 – $2,261), plus $45/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 Woodshire Apartments allow pets?
Yes, Woodshire Apartments is pet-friendly. Here are the details: Cats Allowed. $45 Monthly Pet Rent. Standard renters insurance covers pet-related liability at no extra cost.
How safe is the area around Woodshire 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 lockers, on site maintenance — features that can qualify for premium discounts.
What floor plans does Woodshire Apartments offer?
There are 12 floor plans to choose from, spanning 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom layouts. Rent ranges from $1,525 – $2,261. Your unit size can affect your insurance cost too — a larger unit typically means more belongings to cover.
Is SafeButler affiliated with Woodshire Apartments?
No. SafeButler is not affiliated with Woodshire Apartments or its leasing office, property management, or owner — this page is not the official renters insurance page from Woodshire Apartments. SafeButler is an independent renters insurance comparison platform; the information shown here is compiled from public sources and renter quote data, not from Woodshire Apartments directly. For lease, payment, or maintenance questions, contact the Woodshire Apartments leasing office.
What is SafeButler and how does it work for Woodshire Apartments renters?
SafeButler helps renters at Woodshire 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 Woodshire 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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