Renters Insurance Coverage Calculator
Add up the replacement value of your belongings by room to choose a personal property limit, plus liability and additional living expense coverage.
Your numbers
- Inventory total
- $26,500
- Typical premium range / month
- $12 – $25
- Living room$5,000
- Bedrooms$6,000
- Kitchen$3,500
- Electronics$4,500
- Clothing$5,000
- Valuables$2,500
How the renters insurance coverage calculator works
Coverage = total replacement cost of belongings + a 10% buffer. Consider a liability limit of at least $100,000 to $300,000.
Example
Using the default inputs (Living room: $5,000; Bedrooms: $6,000; Kitchen: $3,500; Electronics: $4,500; Clothing: $5,000; …), the calculator returns suggested personal property limit of $29,150. Change any field above to see your own result and charts update instantly.
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Frequently asked questions
Replacement cost vs actual cash value?
Replacement cost pays to buy new items; actual cash value subtracts depreciation. Replacement cost is worth the small premium.
Are valuables covered?
High-value items such as jewelry usually have sublimits and may need a rider.
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