The Hanover: You can choose from several renters insurance packages — one with just the basics, and two with higher limits and extra types of coverage. For example, the middle tier of coverage will pay expenses associated with identity fraud and replace refrigerated food lost in a power outage. Upgrade to the most generous renters package, and your policy will also cover damage from backed-up sewers and drains. The Hanover sells its policies through independent agents, so you can talk through the options you need. Learn more with our Hanover renters insurance review.

State Farm: State Farm renters insurance comes with replacement cost coverage for furniture, clothes and other personal belongings. That means if your stuff is stolen or destroyed, the company will pay enough for you to buy brand-new replacements. (Other companies may pay less for your older items due to depreciation.) You may also be able to add coverage for water backup and identity theft. Check out our State Farm renters insurance review for more details.

Georgia Farm Bureau: When weighing this company’s rates, keep in mind that you’ll need to be a Farm Bureau member to buy its insurance. Membership costs $35 per year and includes discounts on travel, entertainment and health services. Policyholders can log in to the Farm Bureau website to pay bills, get policy info and file claims. Learn more about Farm Bureau insurance.

American Strategic: Also known as ASI, American Strategic is a subsidiary of Progressive. If you buy a renters insurance policy from Progressive, there’s a good chance American Strategic will be the company underwriting the coverage. You could qualify for a bundling discount by getting auto insurance with Progressive and renters insurance with ASI. (You can buy both on the Progressive website.) Savings may also be available if you pay your bill in full upfront or live in a gated community. Read our Progressive renters insurance review to learn more.

USAA: Unlike most insurance companies, USAA covers flood and earthquake damage as part of its standard renters policies. It also includes replacement cost coverage for your belongings, so any claim payouts will be enough to buy brand-new items. USAA insurance is available only to active military, veterans and their families. If you live in military housing such as a base or barracks, you may be eligible for a discount on your renters insurance. Check out our USAA renters insurance review for details.

» MORE: The best cheap renters insurance

Georgia renters insurance from the best companies
For a highly rated national insurer, consider one of these carriers from NerdWallet’s list of the best renters insurance companies. Click on the company’s name to read our review.

Company

NerdWallet rating

Average monthly rate

The Hanover

4.5NerdWallet rating 
$150

State Farm

5.0NerdWallet rating 
$174

Country Financial

5.0NerdWallet rating 
$234

Farmers

5.0NerdWallet rating 
$250

Nationwide

4.5NerdWallet rating 
$256

Travelers

5.0NerdWallet rating 
$330

USAA*

5.0NerdWallet rating 
$154

*USAA renters insurance is available only to active military, veterans and their families.

» MORE: How does renters insurance work?

What to know about Georgia renters insurance
Below are some of the natural disasters Georgia tenants might face, and how renters insurance can help.

Hurricanes and tropical storms
These types of storms brings two potential sources of damage — wind and water — but your renters policy may cover only one of them.

Most renters policies won’t pay for flood damage, so if you live in a ground-floor apartment in an at-risk area, you may want to buy separate flood insurance. Learn more about flood insurance for renters.

Most renters policies do cover wind damage. However, if your home is located near the coast, you might have a separate deductible for damage due to windstorms, named storms or hurricanes. That means you might have to pay more out of pocket for a wind claim than you would for other types of claims.

In some cases, wind damage may be excluded from your policy altogether if you live in a high-risk coastal area. At that point you could turn to the Georgia Underwriting Association, the state’s insurer of last resort.

» MORE: Complete guide to hurricane insurance

Tornadoes
The wind coverage included in most renters policies will pay for destruction from tornadoes.

Lightning and fires
Fire and smoke damage are covered by the vast majority of renters policies. This could include wildfires, a kitchen fire in your apartment or smoke from a blaze next door.

Winter storms
Georgia’s winters are relatively mild, but the state does see occasional ice and snowstorms. A standard renters policy will cover water damage from a burst pipe. Some policies will also pay out if you lose refrigerated food in a power outage.

Earthquakes
Earthquakes are rare in Georgia, but if you’re unlucky enough to experience one, your renters policy likely won’t cover it. You can buy earthquake insurance as an add-on or separate policy.

» MORE: What is renters insurance, and what does it cover?

What determines Georgia renters insurance rates?
The rates above can give you a rough idea of what you’ll pay, but your own premium will depend on a variety of factors.

Where you live
Insurers consider some locations riskier than others. For example, they might charge more for renters insurance in a high-crime area because they consider you more likely to file a theft claim.

Previous claims
If you’ve filed a claim in the past, insurance companies may raise your premium because they think you’re more likely to file again in the future.

The companies below charged the lowest rates in our analysis for renters with a recent theft claim.

Company

Average annual rate

Average monthly rate

The Hanover

$151

$13

Georgia Farm Bureau

$198

$17

State Farm

$214

$18

Chubb

$228

$19

USAA*

$230

$19

*USAA renters insurance is available only to active military, veterans and their families.

Your coverage
The more stuff you have, the more coverage you’ll need, and the higher your premium is likely to be.

Your deductible
A deductible is the amount of a claim you cover yourself before your insurer starts paying. Choosing a higher amount can save you a few bucks on your renters policy. Just make sure you’d feel comfortable paying that amount in a pinch.

Your credit history
Many insurers use a credit-based insurance score, similar to a traditional credit score, to set renters insurance rates. The better your credit, the cheaper your renters insurance may be.

If you’ve got an uneven credit history, consider one of the following companies. They offered the cheapest Georgia renters insurance for those with poor credit in our analysis.

Company

Average annual rate

Average monthly rate

The Hanover

$210

$18

Georgia Farm Bureau

$242

$20

Travelers

$330

$28

Nationwide

$332

$28

Country Financial

$333

$28

» MORE: How poor credit could raise your renters insurance rates

Your home’s features
Got deadbolt locks, smoke detectors, a burglar alarm or a sprinkler system? You might be eligible for a protective device discount from your insurer.

Your other policies
Another common way to save on renters insurance is by bundling your policy with another type of insurance, such as auto.

Your dog
The liability part of your renters policy generally covers expenses if your dog bites someone else. That means your insurer might charge you more if you own a breed it considers a higher attack risk, such as a pit bull or Doberman pinscher.

» MORE: Why your dog needs liability coverage even if she’s perfect

Georgia government resources
On Georgia's Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire website, you can check whether agents are licensed and file a complaint against your insurer. For personalized help, you can call the Consumer Services Division at 800-656-2298.

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About the author: Sarah Schlichter is a NerdWallet authority on homeowners, renters and pet insurance. Her work has appeared in numerous outlets, including The Associated Press, MarketWatch and The Washington Post. Read more

METHODOLOGY
Renters insurance ratings methodology

NerdWallet’s renters insurance ratings reward companies for customer-first features and practices. Ratings are based on weighted averages of scores in several categories, including financial strength, consumer complaints, coverage options, discounts and online experience. These ratings are a guide, but we encourage you to shop around and compare several insurance quotes to find the best rate for you. NerdWallet does not receive compensation for any reviews. Read our full renters insurance rating methodology.

Insurer complaints methodology

NerdWallet examined complaints received by state insurance regulators and reported to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners in 2019-2021. To assess how insurers compare to one another, the NAIC calculates a complaint index each year for each subsidiary, measuring its share of total complaints relative to its size, or share of total premiums in the industry. To evaluate a company’s complaint history, NerdWallet calculated a similar index for each insurer, weighted by market shares of each subsidiary, over the three-year period. NerdWallet conducts its data analysis and reaches conclusions independently and without the endorsement of the NAIC. Ratios are determined separately for auto, home (including renters and condo) and life insurance.

Renters insurance rates methodology

To find the national cost of renters insurance, NerdWallet averaged rates for 30-year-old tenants from multiple insurance companies in every ZIP code across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Sample tenants were nonsmokers with good credit and no recent claims, living in a two-bedroom apartment. They had a $500 deductible and the following coverage limits:

$30,000 in personal property coverage.

$100,000 in liability coverage.

$10,000 in additional living expenses coverage.

$1,000 in medical payments coverage.

To see rates for renters with poor credit, we changed the credit tier from “good” to “poor” as reported to the insurer. To see rates for renters with a history of claims, we added a single theft claim.

These are sample rates generated through Quadrant Information Services. Your own rates will be different.