Best renters insurance companies in Tennessee

Tennessee Farmers, Auto-Owners and Shelter Insurance are our best renters insurance companies in Tennessee.

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 Tennessee residents based on their average rates and third-party ratings. Among the carriers surveyed, Tennessee Farmers is the best renters insurance company in Tennessee. It earned a score of 5 and has an average renters insurance rate of $153.

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 Tennessee. Below is our list of best renters insurance companies in Tennessee based on that analysis, with our score out of five.

CompanyAverage annual premiumAM BestNAICInsurance.com rating
Tennessee Farmers$153A-0.045.00
Auto-Owners$257A++0.334.51
Shelter Insurance$216A0.424.35
Westfield Insurance$332A0.294.20
Erie Insurance$368A+0.384.03
American National Finance$150A0.833.97
Farmers$302A0.543.93
State Farm$195A++0.953.83
Travelers$581A++0.543.26
Data updated in 2024
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Cheapest renters insurance in Tennessee

American National Finance is the cheapest renters insurance company in Tennessee based on our rate analysis with an average annual premium of $150.

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 Tennessee and their average annual premiums.

Company nameAverage annual premium
American National Finance$150
Tennessee Farmers$153
State Farm$195
Shelter Insurance$216
Auto-Owners$257
Farmers$302
Westfield Insurance$332
Erie Insurance$368
Travelers$581
USAA$162
Data updated in 2024
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How much is renters insurance in Tennessee

The average cost of renters insurance in Tennessee is $272 a year, and the average monthly cost is $23. 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
$272$23
Data updated in 2024
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Tennessee renters insurance: The most expensive ZIP codes

Where you live in Tennessee affects how much you pay for renters insurance. The most expensive ZIP code in Tennessee for renters insurance is 38077, where the average annual rate is $377 which is $105 more than the state average insurance premium.

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

ZIP codeAverage annual rate
38077$377
38080$359
38079$355
38127$352
38254$351
38070$348
38047$348
38007$346
38163$340
38126$336
Data updated in 2024
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Tennessee renters insurance: The least expensive ZIP codes

Based on a rate analysis by Insurance.com, the least expensive ZIP code for renters insurance in Tennessee is 37686, and its average annual rate is $229.

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

ZIP codeAverage annual rate
37686$229
37664$230
37604$231
37615$233
37601$234
37620$234
37660$235
37642$237
37140$238
37645$238
Data updated in 2024
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Compare renters insurance rates by city in Tennessee

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 Tennessee.

CityAnnual insurance premium
Chattanooga
$269
Clarksville
$265
Franklin
$246
Hendersonville
$250
Jackson
$295
Johnson City
$234
Knoxville
$258
Memphis
$315
Murfreesboro
$251
Nashville
$273
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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