Insurance - Renters Coverage
Renters Insurance Cost Calculator
Your landlord insures the building - not your stuff. Estimate renters insurance by coverage, deductible and area for about the price of a streaming subscription. Free, no sign-up.
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Renters Insurance: What It Covers and What It Costs
Your landlord's insurance covers the building - not your stuff, not your liability. Renters insurance fills that gap for roughly the price of a streaming subscription.
Three coverages in one policy
- Personal property: your furniture, electronics, clothes - typically $10k-$50k of coverage. One stolen laptop or a burst pipe can exceed a year of premiums.
- Liability: usually $100k included - if your bathtub floods the downstairs neighbor or your dog bites someone, you are covered.
- Loss of use: hotel and food costs if your rental becomes uninhabitable.
How much coverage do you need?
Walk through your home and add up replacement costs - most renters underestimate by half. A basic one-bedroom often holds $20k-$30k of stuff. Choose replacement cost over actual cash value when offered: it pays what a new item costs, not the depreciated value.
What it does NOT cover
Floods and earthquakes need separate policies. Your roommate's belongings are not covered under your policy. High-value items (jewelry, art) usually need scheduled add-ons above sub-limits around $1,500.
Renters Insurance: Frequently Asked Questions
How much does renters insurance cost?
Typically $15-$25/month ($180-$300/year) for standard coverage. Use the calculator above for an estimate matched to your coverage amount, deductible and area.
Does my landlord's insurance cover my belongings?
No. It covers the building structure only. Your personal property and liability are entirely your responsibility.
What does renters insurance not cover?
Floods, earthquakes, your roommate's property, and high-value items above sub-limits (usually ~$1,500 for jewelry) without scheduled add-ons.
Replacement cost vs actual cash value?
Replacement cost pays what a new equivalent item costs; actual cash value subtracts depreciation. Replacement cost costs slightly more and is usually worth it.
Do I need renters insurance if I own little?
The liability coverage alone justifies it - $100k of liability for ~$200/year protects against accidents like water damage to neighboring units.