Best and cheapest renters insurance in Delaware

Best renters insurance companies in Delaware

Cumberland Insurance, American Family and State Farm are our best renters insurance companies in Delaware.

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 Delaware residents based on their average rates and third-party ratings. Among the carriers surveyed, Cumberland Insurance is the best renters insurance company in Delaware. It earned a score of 5 and has an average renters insurance rate of $101.

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

Company	Average annual premium	AM Best	NAIC	Insurance.com rating
Cumberland Insurance	$101	A+	0.18	5.00
American Family	$159	A	0.37	3.99
State Farm	$117	A++	0.95	3.66
Travelers	$209	A++	0.54	3.33
Allstate	$217	A+	0.90	2.59

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Cheapest renters insurance in Delaware

Cumberland Insurance is the cheapest renters insurance company in Delaware based on our rate analysis with an average annual premium of $101.

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 Delaware and their average annual premiums.

Company name	Average annual premium
Cumberland Insurance	$101
State Farm	$117
American Family	$159
Travelers	$209
Allstate	$217

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How much is renters insurance in Delaware

The average cost of renters insurance in Delaware is $170 a year, and the average monthly cost is $14. 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 premium	$170
Average monthly premium	$14

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Delaware renters insurance: The most expensive ZIP codes

Where you live in Delaware affects how much you pay for renters insurance. The most expensive ZIP code in Delaware for renters insurance is 19944, where the average annual rate is $195 which is $25 more than the state average insurance premium.

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

ZIP code	Average annual rate
19930	$195
19944	$195
19967	$184
19975	$183
19971	$179
19970	$178
19941	$176
19734	$175
19708	$175
19963	$174

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Delaware renters insurance: The least expensive ZIP codes

Based on a rate analysis by Insurance.com, the least expensive ZIP code for renters insurance in Delaware is 19803, and its average annual rate is $163.

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

ZIP code	Average annual rate
19803	$163
19934	$166
19954	$166
19810	$167
19702	$168
19947	$170
19931	$170
19940	$172
19933	$174
19708	$175

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Compare renters insurance rates by city in Delaware

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 Delaware.

City	Annual insurance premium
Dover	$229
Elsmere	$227
Georgetown	$229
Middletown	$225
Milford	$234
Newark	$225
Seaford	$228
Smyrna	$227
Wilmington	$223

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Methodology

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.