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Renters insurance provides coverage for your personal property, which is not covered by your landlord’s insurance. It also provides coverage for personal liability and even loss of use if you have to live elsewhere due to a covered loss.

The cost of renters insurance varies by state and how much coverage you need, but it’s generally very affordable. To find out how much you can expect to pay for a renters insurance policy, use our renters insurance calculator for an estimate.

Key Takeaways

  • Renters insurance rates vary by state and city.
  • Compare rates from top companies to find the cheapest renters insurance in your area.
  • Make sure you have enough renters insurance to cover all of your personal property.

How to calculate renters insurance rates in your state or city

Use the tool below to compare renters insurance rates across states and cities. Simply select a location to view average costs in your area and see how they stack up against state and national averages.

Renters insurance calculator

$230/year
Estimated renters insurance rates in Florida
$19
Monthly renters insurance cost in Florida
-7%
Compared to national average

How much renters insurance do you need?

You need enough renters insurance to cover all of your your personal property. It’s best to do a home inventory to get an idea of how much it would cost to replace everything you own. And remember, that’s not just the pricey items like your TV and laptop. In a total loss situation where nothing can be salvaged, it would cost thousands to replace all of the everyday items, like dishes, linens and clothing.

If you have any high-value items like jewelry or art pieces, you should ask about a scheduled personal property endorsement or floater, as there are special limits on certain items on a renters insurance policy.

A renters insurance policy comes with $100,000 in liability coverage, which you should consider increasing if you have assets to protect, even if you don’t own a home.

How much renters insurance costs by state

Renters insurance rates vary widely depending on where you live. Based on a policy with $40,000 in personal property coverage, $300,000 in liability protection and a $1,000 deductible, the average annual cost differs significantly across the U.S.

Louisiana has the highest average renters insurance rate at $504 per year, while Wyoming has the lowest, averaging just $136 annually. Factors like weather risks, local crime rates, and rebuilding costs all influence premiums by state.

The table below shows how much renters insurance costs in your state and whether you’re paying more or less than average.

State Average annual premium
Alaska$257
Alabama$324
Arkansas$363
Arizona$260
California$271
Colorado$191
Connecticut$292
Washington, D.C.$272
Delaware$181
Florida$248
Georgia$352
Hawaii$247
Iowa$203
Idaho$184
Illinois$246
Indiana$269
Kansas$251
Kentucky$207
Louisiana$504
Massachusetts$262
Maryland$256
Maine$190
Michigan$340
Minnesota$211
Missouri$231
Mississippi$387
Montana$275
North Carolina$332
North Dakota$190
Nebraska$279
New Hampshire$173
New Jersey$207
New Mexico$201
Nevada$246
New York$293
Ohio$252
Oklahoma$281
Oregon$287
Pennsylvania$274
Rhode Island$479
South Carolina$294
South Dakota$202
Tennessee$290
Texas$226
Utah$200
Virginia$235
Vermont$182
Washington$222
Wisconsin$167
West Virginia$248
Wyoming$136

Renters insurance rates from the nation’s top providers

Renters insurance rates don’t just vary by location. You may pay a lot less than the average in your area if you shop around. Take a look at the difference between the cheapest and most expensive company for renters insurance in your state below.

State Most expensive company Average annual rate Least expensive company Average annual rate
AlaskaUSAA$336Allstate$122
AlabamaFarmers$579USAA$175
ArkansasTravelers$920State Farm$203
ArizonaTravelers$446USAA$135
CaliforniaNationwide$580Mercury Insurance$155
ColoradoAmerican Family$297USAA$145
ConnecticutTravelers$563Allstate$146
Washington, D.C.Nationwide$322USAA$122
DelawareAllstate$217Cumberland Insurance$101
FloridaHCI Group Inc$471Nationwide$132
GeorgiaAllstate$642Georgia Farm Bureau$131
HawaiiOcean Harbor$372State Farm$118
IowaAmerican Family$264West Bend Mutual$127
IdahoFarm Bureau$287USAA$101
IllinoisTravelers$454State Farm$159
IndianaTravelers$549USAA$112
KansasMarysville Mutual$376Allstate$162
KentuckyKentucky Farm Bureau$318USAA$108
LouisianaLA Farm bureau$854State Farm$246
MassachusettsMapfre Insurance$397State Farm$117
MarylandAllstate$385USAA$134
MaineThe Hanover$496State Farm$88
MichiganMichigan Farm Bureau$1,369Auto-Owners$35
MinnesotaWestern National Mutual$315Automobile Club MI (AAA)$116
MissouriAmerican Family$363USAA$113
MississippiAllstate$763USAA$140
MontanaTravelers$460State Farm$117
North CarolinaErie Insurance$512USAA$142
North DakotaCountry Financial$216State Farm$123
NebraskaTravelers$617State Farm$146
New HampshireAuto-Owners$233Amica Mutual$89
New JerseyPlymouth Rock Assurance$312New Jersey Manufacturers$107
New MexicoFarmers$228State Farm$137
NevadaNationwide$293USAA$134
New YorkAIG$1,195State Farm$125
OhioTravelers$555Grange Mutual$151
OklahomaAFR Insurance$392State Farm$203
OregonCountry Financial$450State Farm$172
PennsylvaniaTravelers$531Erie Insurance$104
Rhode IslandPure Companies Grp$1,378Amica Mutual$185
South CarolinaTravelers$641USAA$153
South DakotaAmerican Family$263State Farm$115
TennesseeTravelers$581American National Finance$150
TexasFarmers$464USAA$132
UtahMutual of Enumclaw$269Iowa Farm bureau$136
VirginiaTravelers$421State Farm$130
VermontTravelers$361Vermont Mutual$100
WashingtonAmerican Family$261Nationwide$135
WisconsinAmerican Family$199West Bend Mutual$79
West VirginiaErie Insurance$308USAA$156
WyomingState Farm$131USAA$118

*USAA is only available to military members, veterans and their families

How much is renters insurance in your state or city?

Renters insurance costs can vary based on where you live—even between cities within the same state. Local factors like weather risks, crime rates, and housing density all play a role in determining your premium.

Select your state or city from the list below to get an estimate of renters insurance cost based on average rates for common coverage levels. This can help you see how your rate compares and whether it’s time to shop around for a better deal.

AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DC DE FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY

How much is renters insurance in your state or city

Compare renters insurance rates by state and learn about how renters insurance works in your area. Select your state or city from the below list to get an estimate of renters insurance cost.

Frequently asked questions

How can I get an estimate for my renters insurance cost using this calculator?

To see how much renters insurance costs on average in your state, simply select your state from the drop-down menu.

If you want to know how much renters insurance costs in your ZIP code, click on ‘Get Quotes,’ enter your ZIP code for rates more specific to your area.

Can I get multiple estimates from different insurance companies through this calculator?

Yes, the calculator can provide estimates from multiple companies that offer renters insurance in your area. These are average rates, and you will need to request quotes directly to get more accurate rates for your needs.

Can I get an estimate without providing personal information?

Yes, the renters insurance calculator allows you to get average insurance costs without having to provide personal details. It only requires very basic information such as your state and ZIP code.

However, personal factors such as your age, coverage level and credit score can affect your annual premiums, so request quotes from insurers in your area for more accurate rates.

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Shivani Gite
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Shivani Gite is a personal finance and insurance writer with a degree in journalism and mass communication. She is passionate about making insurance topics easy to understand for people and helping them make better financial decisions.

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