Renters Insurance Learn Center

Everything you need to know about renters insurance to protect your stuff.

Basics

How Does Renters Insurance Work?

Learn the ins and outs of how renters insurance protects your belongings.

How to Buy Cheap Renters Insurance Online

Here’s how to buy cheap renters insurance using a little something called the internet.

Best Renters Insurance Companies

We look at market share, J.D. Power and A.M. Best ratings to determine the best renters insurance companies.

How to Create a Home Inventory

The first step of shopping for renters insurance is finding out how much stuff you own and what it's worth.

Cost & Coverage

How Much Does Renters Insurance Cost?

Renters insurance can be as low as $16 a month, but depends on the coverage you need.

Renters Insurance Calculator

Need to figure out how much renters insurance will cost you? Crunch the numbers with our cost calculator.

How Much Renters Insurance Do I Need?

The amount of renters insurance you needs depends on the value of the stuff you need to protect.

What Does Renters Insurance Cover?

Renters insurance may cover your personal property & medical bills, but won't cover everything.

FAQs

How Long Does It Take to Get Renters Insurance?

Getting renters insurance can take as little as 15 minutes - especially if you apply online.

Renters Insurance for Storage Units

Renters insurance covers your belongings anywhere in the world, but off-premises coverage may be limited.

All-risk Policies Vs Named-perils Policies

What is your stuff protected from? It depends on the type of policy you have.

Actual Cash Value Renters Insurance

How does the insurance company values your item? Actual cash value takes depreciation into account.

Company Reviews

Renters Insurance Company Reviews

Which renters insurance company is best for you? Find the best carriers & coverage to protect your stuff.

Allstate

One of the largest insurance companies in the country offers a robust selection of renters coverage.

Geico

You've seen their commercials. But how does Geico renters insurance stack up to the competition?

Progressive

A popular insurance company that provides a variety of renters insurance coverage options through Homesite.

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