Allstate Renters Insurance Review


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Allstate

MoneyGeek Rating
4.5/ 5
4.7/5Affordability
4.3/5Customer Experience
4/5Coverage Points
  • Average Annual Premium

    $178
  • Number of Endorsements

    4
  • Number of Discounts

    4
Key Takeaways
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Allstate is ranked 11th nationally for customer experience, scoring 4.75 out of 5.

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On average, Allstate renters pay $178 annually for $20,000 in personal property coverage.

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Renters who want to supplement their policies can choose from Allstate's four endorsements, including identity theft restoration and personal umbrella policies.

Allstate Renters Insurance Ratings: MoneyGeek’s Review

Allstate ranks 21st nationally in MoneyGeek's analysis of the best renters insurance providers, determined by balancing affordability, customer experience and coverage options. The insurer earned a MoneyGeek score of 4.52 out of 5 overall. Review the table below for Allstate's MoneyGeek scores across each category and its national ranking based on a sample renter profile.

Overall4.5221
Customer Experience4.7511
Coverage3.3240
Affordability4.5732

How Much Does Allstate’s Renters Insurance Cost?

The average cost of renters insurance from Allstate is $178 per year for $20,000 in personal property coverage, but costs increase with higher limits. $100,000 in personal property coverage, for instance, costs $535 annually with Allstate.

Renters insurance premiums also change based on factors such as your desired coverage level and deductible, your credit rating, the location of your rental property and your claims history. The table below displays Allstate's rates across different coverage levels to help you find cheap renters insurance that fits your budget.

$20K Personal Property / $100K Liability$15$178-9%
$50K Personal Property / $100K Liability$26$314-6%
$100K Personal Property / $100K Liability$45$535-4%
$250K Personal Property / $300K Liability$110$1,32213%

Allstate Renters Insurance Cost by State

Allstate's renters insurance rates vary by location because state regulations, local crime rates and regional weather risks affect premiums. For example, renters in Arizona pay $188 annually for $20,000 in personal property coverage, making it more affordable than Maryland, which costs $262 per year. Review the table below to see how Allstate's renters insurance costs change for $20,000 in personal property coverage with a $500 deductible.

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Alabama
$20K Personal Property / $100K Liability$26$31726%
$50K Personal Property / $100K Liability$50$59741%
$100K Personal Property / $100K Liability$92$1,10959%
$250K Personal Property / $300K Liability$112$1,34622%

Note: Data above reflects the states where the company is available. It does not reflect the company’s availability in the state.

Allstate Renters Insurance Discounts

Allstate provides four discounts to help renters save on premiums, though discount availability varies by state, so contact an agent to confirm which apply to your policy.

Multi-Policy Discount
Save money by combining your renters insurance with a standard Allstate auto policy.
55 and Retired Discount
Policyholders age 55 or older who aren't seeking full-time work qualify for discounts up to 25% off their premium.
Easy Pay Plan®
Schedule automatic monthly payments from your account to earn a discount on your renters insurance.
Windstorm Mitigation Discounts
Renters in Florida with verified wind-damage mitigation features can save money through Castle Key Insurance Company and Castle Key Indemnity.

What Does Allstate Renters Insurance Cover?

Allstate provides the three standard renters insurance coverages that safeguard your personal property and protect you from liability claims.

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    Personal Property Coverage

    Personal property coverage pays to replace belongings damaged or stolen due to covered perils like fire, theft or vandalism. This coverage applies to items like furniture, electronics, clothing and other possessions in your rental unit.

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    Personal Liability Coverage

    Personal liability coverage is responsible for legal expenses and damages if you're held responsible for injuring someone or damaging their property. The coverage also handles legal defense costs if you're sued for a covered incident.

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    Loss of Use Coverage

    Loss of use coverage pays for hotel costs and meal expenses if your rental becomes uninhabitable due to a covered event. This coverage also pays for storage fees, pet boarding costs and other necessary expenses while your rental unit undergoes repairs.

Optional Renters Insurance Coverages from Allstate

Allstate offers four optional coverage endorsements, though availability varies by state, so check with your agent about which endorsements apply to your location. An endorsement adds extra protection beyond standard renters insurance coverage for specific items or situations.

Scheduled Personal Property Coverage
This endorsement protects specific appraised valuables like engagement rings, antiques, musical instruments and coin collections with coverage beyond standard policy limits.
Personal Umbrella Policy
Umbrella insurance provides additional liability protection beyond your renters insurance limits, covering large liability claims that exceed your base policy and preventing out-of-pocket expenses.
Identity Theft Restoration
This coverage reimburses legal fees, lost wages and related expenses if someone steals your identity and causes financial harm.
Flood Insurance
Renters can purchase flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program via an Allstate agent to cover belongings damaged by floodwater.

What Does Allstate's Renters Insurance Not Cover?

Allstate's standard renters insurance excludes coverage for floods, earthquakes, deliberate damage and business use of your rental property. Basic policies don't protect against specific perils that need separate insurance or fall outside typical coverage parameters.

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    Intentional or Criminal Acts

    Allstate won't cover damage you cause intentionally or damage resulting from neglect and poor maintenance. Insurance policies exclude deliberate acts or situations where you failed to properly maintain your rental property.

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    Natural Disasters

    Standard renters insurance from Allstate doesn't cover floods or earthquakes. You'll need to purchase separate flood insurance through Allstate and the National Flood Insurance Program, and earthquake insurance to protect your belongings from these natural disasters.

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    Business Property and Liability

    Your renters insurance doesn't protect business equipment, inventory or liability related to running a business from your rental. You need separate business insurance to cover property and liability associated with commercial activities conducted at your residence.

How to Buy Allstate’s Renters Insurance

You can buy renters insurance from Allstate through its website or by working with a local agent. The company offers both online quotes and personalized service from insurance professionals who can help you select coverage.

  1. 1
    Calculate Your Coverage Requirements

    Figure out how much insurance you need by working out the total value of all your belongings. Make a list. Review your personal property value and pick liability coverage limits based on what you need covered.

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    Request a Quote Online or From an Agent

    Go to Allstate's website to get an online quote or contact a local agent for personalized rates.

  3. 3
    Evaluate Different Policy Options

    Compare coverage limits, deductible amounts and optional endorsements. Check the cost differences between coverage levels and see what options they have that you want.

  4. 4
    Request Available Discounts

    Find out about discounts like the 55 and retired discount, multi-policy discount or Easy Pay Plan discount.

  5. 5
    Review and Finalize Your Policy

    Check your policy documents to confirm all details. Your policy becomes active once you sign it and pay.

How to File a Renters Insurance Claim with Allstate

Allstate lets renters file claims online, through its mobile app or by phone to report covered incidents. The insurer offers flexible claim reporting options to help you start your claim quickly after a loss.

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    Report Your Claim

    Call Allstate's claims department, use the app or file online immediately after the incident. Tell them what happened, when and how.

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    Document the Damage

    Photograph and video everything damaged. List each item and what it's worth. Save receipts and purchase records proving you owned these items.

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    Meet the Claims Adjuster

    Schedule an inspection with Allstate's claims adjuster. The adjuster inspects your rental and damaged belongings, then estimates repair or replacement costs.

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    Accept Payment and Make Repairs

    Review Allstate's settlement offer and make sure it covers your losses per your policy. Accept the payment, then repair or replace damaged items.

Allstate Renters Insurance: FAQ

Check our answers to common questions about Allstate renters insurance.

What does Allstate charge for renters insurance?

Does Allstate provide renters insurance discounts?

What optional coverages does Allstate offer for renters insurance?

Allstate Renters Insurance Rates: Our Methodology

We used the following base profile to determine rates for Allstate and judge its affordability:

  • Adult renters aged 26 to 64
  • Renters with a "good" credit rating
  • No claims history in the last five years
  • Owning an apartment or condo

We also used the following base policy to get averages for Allstate unless otherwise stated:

  • $20,000 personal property coverage
  • $500 deductible
  • Replacement cost

Our ratings system for Allstate consisted of the following scoring mechanisms:

  • Affordability (55% of score): Using our base profile as a guide, we compared Allstate's costs relative to the national average and competition.
  • Customer experience (35% of score): We considered forum ratings from Allstate customers, industry studies from J.D. Power and AM Best Financial Strength scores for Allstate.
  • Coverage (10% of score): This score considers Allstate's add-on coverage selections relative to the average and the uniqueness of selections available from Allstate.

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About Mark Fitzpatrick


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Mark Fitzpatrick, a Licensed Property and Casualty (P&C) Insurance Producer in Connecticut, is MoneyGeek's resident insurance expert. He has analyzed the insurance market for almost a decade, first with LendingTree and now with MoneyGeek, conducting original research on hundreds of insurance companies and millions of insurance rates for insurance shoppers. 

He writes about economics and insurance on MoneyGeek, breaking down complex topics so people can have confidence in their purchase. Like all MoneyGeek analysts, Mark collects and analyzes independent cost and consumer experience data on insurance companies to provide objective recommendations in our content that are independent of any of MoneyGeek's insurance company partnerships. 

His insights — on products ranging from car, home and renters insurance to health and life insurance — have been featured in The Washington Post, The New York Times and NPR among others. 

Mark holds a master’s degree in economics and international relations from Johns Hopkins University and a bachelor’s degree from Boston College. He started his career working in financial risk management at State Street before transitioning to analysis of the personal insurance market. He's also a five-time Jeopardy champion!


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