Best renters insurance companies in Michigan

Auto-Owners, State Farm and Automobile Club MI (AAA) are our best renters insurance companies in Michigan.

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 Michigan residents based on their average rates and third-party ratings. Among the carriers surveyed, Auto-Owners is the best renters insurance company in Michigan. It earned a score of 5 and has an average renters insurance rate of $35.

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

CompanyAverage annual premiumAM BestNAICInsurance.com rating
Auto-Owners$35A++0.335.00
State Farm$219A++0.954.74
Automobile Club MI (AAA)$165A0.294.73
Frankenmuth Insurance$147B++0.034.64
The Hanover$608A0.504.29
Farmers$365A0.543.81
Progressive$194A+8.453.59
Michigan Farm Bureau$1,369A-0.253.55
Data updated in 2024
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Cheapest renters insurance in Michigan

Auto-Owners is the cheapest renters insurance company in Michigan based on our rate analysis with an average annual premium of $35.

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 Michigan and their average annual premiums.

Company nameAverage annual premium
Auto-Owners$35
Frankenmuth Insurance$147
Automobile Club MI (AAA)$165
Progressive$194
State Farm$219
Farmers$365
The Hanover$608
Michigan Farm Bureau$1,369
USAA$142
Data updated in 2024
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How much is renters insurance in Michigan

The average cost of renters insurance in Michigan is $323 a year, and the average monthly cost is $27. 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
$323$27
Data updated in 2024
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Michigan renters insurance: The most expensive ZIP codes

Where you live in Michigan affects how much you pay for renters insurance. The most expensive ZIP code in Michigan for renters insurance is 48213, where the average annual rate is $714 which is $391 more than the state average insurance premium.

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

ZIP codeAverage annual rate
48213$714
48205$713
48228$711
48234$708
48227$707
48221$705
48219$704
48224$702
48223$701
48206$700
Data updated in 2024
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Michigan renters insurance: The least expensive ZIP codes

Based on a rate analysis by Insurance.com, the least expensive ZIP code for renters insurance in Michigan is 49876, and its average annual rate is $264.

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

ZIP codeAverage annual rate
49876$264
49801$270
49870$272
49682$273
48105$274
49783$276
49424$277
49417$279
48877$332
48420$340
Data updated in 2024
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Compare renters insurance rates by city in Michigan

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 Michigan.

CityAnnual insurance premium
Ann Arbor
$265
Dearborn
$409
Detroit
$725
Grand Rapids
$297
Lansing
$293
Livonia
$329
Sterling Heights
$331
Troy
$302
Warren
$343
Westland
$373
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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