Renters Insurance at Avalon at Foxhall Apartments
What Affects Your Premium Here
Every building is different. These factors specific to Avalon at Foxhall Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:
Older Building
Built in 1982 — older plumbing/electrical may increase risk
Open Access
No gated or controlled access — higher theft exposure
Water/Leak Issues
11 mentions in Google reviews
Identity Theft Concerns
1 mention in reviews (mail tampering, fraud, personal info)
Water Intrusion Issues
3 mentions of ceiling leaks, sewage, or pipe issues in reviews
FEMA Flood Zone
Zone X — minimal flood risk
FBI UCR
Property crime rate: 3132/100K (98% above national average)
What You'll Likely Pay
$13
Est. Monthly
$158
Est. Annual
$13
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 Avalon at Foxhall Apartments based on the rent level and building features.
Personal Property
What your stuff is worth
If you own less
$25,000
If you own more
$60,000
Liability
Covers accidental harm & lawsuits
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 Avalon at Foxhall Apartments:
| Carrier | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Lemonade | $8/mo | $90/yr |
| USAA | $8/mo | $102/yr |
| State Farm | $11/mo | $135/yr |
| Progressive | $12/mo | $147/yr |
| Safeco | $12/mo | $147/yr |
| Travelers | $13/mo | $158/yr |
| Allstate | $14/mo | $169/yr |
| Nationwide | $14/mo | $169/yr |
| Farmers | $15/mo | $181/yr |
| Liberty Mutual | $17/mo | $203/yr |
Discounts You May Qualify For
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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 Washington.
Washington property crime rate
per 100K residents
U.S. avg is 1,578 per 100K
Breakdown per 100K residents
U.S. average
Higher-than-average property crime is why insurance carriers charge more in this zip code — your premium reflects the claims frequency for the area. Avalon at Foxhall Apartments also has on-site security features (Property manager on site, Doorman) that insurers recognize with discounts.
Source: FBI UCR Program, Washington (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.
What residents talk about most
Maintenance
Consistently positive in reviews
“One of the biggest positives has been the staff and maintenance team.” — Google reviewer
On-Site Security
Natural Hazards & Your Renters Coverage
The seismic picture at Avalon at Foxhall Apartments is moderate — damaging earthquakes are uncommon but not unheard of, and standard renters insurance excludes earthquake damage regardless of likelihood. Flood risk is low at this address. The decision worth weighing is whether to add an inexpensive earthquake endorsement or skip it; the rationale for each is below.
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 (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
Damaging earthquakes happen here, but not often — USGS rates the area as moderate seismic hazard. A renters earthquake endorsement is inexpensive (typically under $100 a year) and worth weighing against the value of what's actually in your unit. The math leans toward 'add it' if you have high-value electronics, instruments, or art; 'skip it' for sparse furnishings.
Moderate seismic hazard · ground motion 0.07g
Endorsements priced for renters typically run under $100 a year and only cover personal property. Whether it pays back depends on the value of what's in your unit.
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 District of Columbia County 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.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, annual averages from the past five years for District of Columbia County. Counts reflect reported events, not damage amounts.
This is the kind of address where the earthquake endorsement is a personal-preference call, not a clear-cut decision. Renters with valuable possessions usually add it; renters with mostly furniture and a laptop usually skip it.
4100 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
Cathedral Heights
Monthly Cost Breakdown at Avalon at Foxhall Apartments
The listed rent isn't the whole number. Here's what Avalon at Foxhall Apartments actually costs each month once you add required fees and insurance.
Fees Beyond Rent
These are the additional charges beyond base rent at Avalon at Foxhall Apartments. Some are monthly, some are one-time — all of them affect your actual cost of living here.
Required Fees
Technology Connect
Charged per unit.
Application Fees
Charged per applicant.
Common Area/Amenities
Charged per unit.
Security Deposit
Charged per unit.
Pets Fees
Pet Deposit
Charged per pet.
One-Time Pet Fee
Charged per pet.
Monthly Pet Fee
Charged per pet.
Parking Fees
Parking Fee
Max of 1. Charged per vehicle.
About Avalon at Foxhall Apartments
From the property listing:
Avalon at Foxhall has every luxurious detail prepared in their studios, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments in the exclusive upper Northwest Washington, DC neighborhood. All apartments come with spacious floor plans, making it easier to work and play in comfort. Furnished apartments are also available, our Furnished+ homes come outfitted with essential stylish furniture plus all utilities, including cable and WiFi, are included in your rent.
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