How Much Renters Insurance Do You Really Need?
25 July 2023

It’s a Common Question: “How Much Renters Insurance Do I Actually Need?”

If something happened to your apartment today and you had to start from scratch tomorrow, how much would it cost you?

This is a number you need to know.

Let’s Get Started

1. Determine by room how much it would cost to replace its contents if you had to replace them tomorrow, not how much you spent on them.

  Use our Renters Insurance Calculator to easily calculate the value of your home’s belongings.

What Does Renters Insurance Really Cover?

While policies vary, most offer coverage for the following:

Personal property coverage: This helps cover the costs to repair or replace belongings damaged or stolen due to a loss covered under your policy. Furniture, electronics, and clothing can all be covered under personal property coverage. The landlord or apartment complex policy does not cover any personal property within your living space.

Additional living expenses: If the apartment or home you’re renting becomes uninhabitable, your renters’ insurance policy can pay for your relocation costs as well as anything considered an extra expense under the policy—such as laundry, meals, or storage-related costs.

Personal liability coverage: If someone is injured or their personal items are damaged on your rented property due to negligence, personal liability coverage can help pay any medical bills or damages, up to your policy limit.

Get the Best Renters Insurance Price for Your Needs

Before you make a final decision, there are a few more things to consider:

  • Additional Coverage. Once you determine how much your items are worth, you can now decide if you need additional coverage. It may be useful to increase your policy limits to cover more valuable items or get a separate policy for certain items such as jewelry or artwork.
  • The Best Deductible For You. A deductible is how much you pay before your insurer starts paying for a covered incident. A higher deductible plan means your payments will be cheaper, but you’ll have to pay more out of pocket in the event of a claim.
  • Bundling Options. Most insurers give discounts as an incentive for having more than one policy with them. Talk to us to see what bundling options are available to you.

Securing Your Coverage with Renters Insurance

Deciding on the amount of renters insurance coverage you need can be a bit tricky. Our agents are here to guide you through the process and make sure you’re confident in your coverage. To request a free quote from one of our team members, give us a call at 704-510-8884.

  Tip: Don’t forget to check out our renters’ insurance calculator to get a better understanding of your coverage needs!

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O’Connor Insurance Associates is fully licensed to provide personal and commercial insurance solutions for individuals, families and businesses across North Carolina.

We proudly serve families and business owners from our office in Charlotte, North Carolina. As an independent, family-owned agency since 2000, our team works with more than one insurance company to make sure homeowners, drivers, contractors, landscapers, small businesses and other personal and commercial clients receive coverage that fits their real risks.

About the Author

President & Founder


I’m Terry O’Connor, President and Founder of O’Connor Insurance Associates. I grew up in Pennsylvania, earned my bachelor’s degree at Edinboro University and my master’s at Gannon University, and in 1998 I traded snow for sunshine and moved to Charlotte. In January 2000, I started this agency on my own because I wanted to help people protect what matters most to them. More than two decades later, we’ve grown into an independent agency serving families and businesses across North Carolina, and we’ve been recognized as an IIABA Best Practices Agency every year since 2010, a distinction held by fewer than 1% of agencies nationwide.

I’ve seen firsthand how the right protection can change a family’s or a business owner’s life, and that’s why I lead with empathy, education and honest advice. As an independent agent, I work for you, not for one insurance company. I take the time to explain your options in plain language, and when you call our office, you reach a real person who knows your account.

Outside the office, you’ll usually find me outdoors hunting or fishing, or on the mat coaching wrestling as an assistant varsity coach at Mallard Creek High School. I’m also a proud supporter of the arts, usually in the front row cheering on my daughter in local theater productions. I’d be glad to review your coverage with you. Call me at 704-510-8884 or email terry@oianc.com.

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