Cheap Renters Insurance in Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville’s best cheap renters insurance
Cheapest renters insurance companies in Jacksonville
Allstate is close behind at $15 a month, while Assurant is at $17 a month. All three companies come in below the city average rate of $18 a month.
Though we found Lemonade to be Jacksonville’s cheapest company for renters insurance, Allstate could be the cheapest for you if you qualify for a few discounts.
| Company | Monthly rate | Annual rate | LendingTree score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Lemonade | $13 | $156 |  |
 | Allstate | $15 | $180 |  |
 | Assurant | $17 | $204 | |
 | State Farm | $22 | $264 |  |
 | Progressive | $24 | $288 | |
To find the cheapest company for you, compare renters insurance quotes from several insurers before you buy or renew a policy.
Best renters insurance companies in Jacksonville
Best overall and cheapest rates: Lemonade
Lemonade has the lowest renters insurance rates of all the companies we surveyed in Jacksonville, but that’s not all it offers.
Pros
City’s cheapest rates
Many optional coverages
Site and app are easy to use
Great customer satisfaction rating
Cons
Few discounts
Some of the coverages you can add onto a standard Lemonade policy include:
- Extra coverage for valuable belongings
- Water backup Covers water damage caused by a drain or sewer backing up, or a sump pump breaking. coverage
- Equipment breakdown Repairs or replaces home appliances or equipment damaged by sudden and accidental mechanical or electrical breakdowns. coverage
- Tenant pet and water damage coverage
Also, Lemonade’s great customer satisfaction score from J.D. Power J.D. Power’s satisfaction scores are based on customer surveys rating companies on factors like price, coverage options and problem resolution. is the best of the companies we surveyed in Jacksonville.
Best discounts: Progressive
Progressive has more renters insurance discounts than any other company we surveyed in Jacksonville. It also has the highest renters insurance rates of those companies. Still, if you qualify for a few discounts, it could make Progressive a lot more affordable.
Pros
Many discounts
Offers a few valuable add-ons
Helpful app and website
Cons
Expensive without discounts
Poor customer satisfaction score
You might get discounts from Progressive if you:
- Buy more than one policy from Progressive
- Get a quote before your policy starts
- Go paperless
- Pay in full
- Live in a gated community
Best coverage options: Assurant
If you want to personalize your renters insurance policy, get a quote from Assurant. It offers the most and best coverage options of the companies we surveyed in Jacksonville.
Pros
Affordable rates
Great standard coverages
Many add-on options
Cons
Few discounts
No customer satisfaction rating
With Assurant, you can pay extra to cover:
- High-value possessions
- Pet damage
- Damage from drain or sewer backups
- Your rent if you lose your job
- Earthquake damage
- Identity theft
Your Assurant renters insurance policy may come with some great standard coverages, too, including coverage for bed bugs, food spoilage, flooding and mold.
How much is renters insurance in Jacksonville?
That’s $2 a month, or 10%, cheaper than Florida’s state average renters insurance rate of $20 a month.
What you pay for renters insurance in Jacksonville is based on the:
- Types and amounts of coverage you buy
- Deductible you choose
- Value of your possessions
Frequently asked questions
No Jacksonville or Florida law requires renters insurance, but you may need to buy it as part of your rental or lease agreement.
Many landlords require renters insurance to protect themselves from tenants who damage the building or their unit. They also do it to protect against liability claims and needing to cover relocation costs in some cases if the property becomes unlivable.
Renters insurance usually covers your:
- Personal property Covers repair or replacement costs if your belongings are stolen or destroyed by a fire or other covered event.
- Temporary living expenses Helps cover temporary housing costs if you move into a hotel or another apartment while your rental home is being repaired or rebuilt.
- Personal liability Helps cover legal expenses, medical bills and other damages if someone gets injured at your rental home and sues you.
How much your renters insurance covers for these things depends on your deductible and coverage limits.