My sister is moving to Alabama for school, where she’ll be getting her first apartment. She wants to get renters insurance, but has no idea how much it’ll cost. How much will renters insurance be in Alabama?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
That’s great you’re helping your sister out! While renters insurance rates vary, on average, most people pay between $200 and $350 a year or $16 to $30 a month.
Since this is a wide range, your sister should start requesting quotes from several insurance providers in
. If your sister has a car insurance policy, you can also suggest contacting them for a quote. Many insurance companies offer discounts for bundling multiple policies with them.
The company and coverage she’d like will affect the cost of the quotes. Other factors that influence renters insurance rates are:
Age
Address
Claims history
Credit score
If you want to help your sister with quotes, recommend she try
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