As a homeowner or renter, you'll need to have extra insurance if you regularly rent out your home or vacation property to short-term guests. If you are a guest staying at a short-term rental, you can ...

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The average cost of renters insurance in the United States is $23 per month. The top five most expensive states for renters insurance — Louisiana, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi and Alabama — are all ...

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Jetty is not a traditional insurance company. It’s a financial services company for renters and property managers, and renters insurance is just one of several products it offers. Jetty Protect ...

After renovations forced Monique Gomez to move out of her Westside apartment, the tenant of four years was surprised to learn she would have to find another company to sell her renters coverage. Her ...

Some companies allow you to share renters insurance with your roommate, but it might not be a good idea. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

NerdWallet evaluated rates from insurers across the Lone Star State to find the cheapest renters insurance. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...