Best renters insurance companies in Ohio

Auto-Owners, Erie Insurance and American Family are our best renters insurance companies in Ohio.

Comparing quotes from multiple insurance carriers is one way to ensure you will get your money's worth. There can be big differences in price between different renters insurance providers, so it pays to shop around. Ensure you buy from a company offering affordable renters insurance and consistent customer service.

To simplify your task, we have compared the carriers for Ohio residents based on their average rates and third-party ratings. Among the carriers surveyed, Auto-Owners is the best renters insurance company in Ohio. It earned a score of 5 and has an average renters insurance rate of $199.

In addition to rates, we also got scores and rating from sources like the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) and AM Best for major insurers in Ohio. Below is our list of best renters insurance companies in Ohio based on that analysis, with our score out of five.

CompanyAverage annual premiumAM BestNAICInsurance.com rating
Auto-Owners$199A++0.335.00
Erie Insurance$219A+0.384.76
American Family$327A0.374.38
Nationwide$225A+0.873.74
Allstate$225A+0.903.68
State Farm$265A++0.953.53
Travelers$555A++0.543.47
Grange Mutual$151B++0.932.97
Data updated in 2024
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Cheapest renters insurance in Ohio

Grange Mutual is the cheapest renters insurance company in Ohio based on our rate analysis with an average annual premium of $151.

Renters insurance prices can vary drastically between companies. That's why it is important to compare rates and see which company offers the best deal to get coverage at an affordable price.

Below are the cheapest renters insurance companies in Ohio and their average annual premiums.

Company nameAverage annual premium
Grange Mutual$151
Auto-Owners$199
Erie Insurance$219
Allstate$225
Nationwide$225
State Farm$265
American Family$327
Travelers$555
USAA$152
Data updated in 2024
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How much is renters insurance in Ohio

The average cost of renters insurance in Ohio is $231 a year, and the average monthly cost is $19. That's for a policy with personal property coverage of $40,000, liability coverage of $100,000, and a deductible of $1,000.

What you pay for renters insurance may differ from your neighbors because it depends on factors specific to each person: the property you want to insure, extra coverage options you add, and the deductible amount you choose.

"The number one thing that's most important is to get good liability. A renter's policy will default to $100,000 liability," Josiah Hatch, an insurance pro with Bender Hatch Insurance in Boston, said. "It costs next to nothing to go from $100,000 to $500,000. I want to say it's probably 10 bucks a year. It's really cheap to get a lot of extra coverage. I always recommend getting the most liability you can because that's, at its core, what insurance is all about: the worst-case scenario."

Average annual premiumAverage monthly premium
$231$19
Data updated in 2024
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Ohio renters insurance: The most expensive ZIP codes

Where you live in Ohio affects how much you pay for renters insurance. The most expensive ZIP code in Ohio for renters insurance is 43601, where the average annual rate is $300 which is $69 more than the state average insurance premium.

The following table lists the most expensive ZIP codes in Ohio for renters insurance.

ZIP codeAverage annual rate
43601$300
43608$297
43610$292
45423$290
43604$285
43609$283
43620$282
43605$279
45861$277
45055$275
Data updated in 2024
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Ohio renters insurance: The least expensive ZIP codes

Based on a rate analysis by Insurance.com, the least expensive ZIP code for renters insurance in Ohio is 44070, and its average annual rate is $205.

Below, you'll find the least expensive ZIP codes for renters insurance, along with their average annual rates.

ZIP codeAverage annual rate
44070$205
44017$206
44130$207
45713$246
43984$261
44640$264
45870$267
45897$269
43611$272
45417$274
Data updated in 2024
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Compare renters insurance rates by city in Ohio

Renters insurance rates vary significantly across cities, influenced by various factors, including weather patterns, crime rates, and property values. You must consider these factors and compare quotes from different insurers to get the best deal on renters insurance for your specific city in Ohio.

CityAnnual insurance premium
Akron
$225
Canton
$221
Cincinnati
$232
Cleveland
$225
Columbus
$225
Dayton
$244
Hamilton
$234
Lorain
$212
Toledo
$276
Data updated in 2024
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Insurance.com compared renters insurance rates provided by Quadrant Data Solutions for $40,000 personal property coverage with a $1,000 deductible and $100,000 liability coverage for all available ZIP codes based on a renter with good credit. To rank the best insurance companies, we gathered AM Best financial stability ratings, where an A++ is the best possible score, and National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) which provides the best practices for the U.S. insurance industry. These factors were used along with rates to find the best companies overall.

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