How much is renters insurance in New Hampshire?

The average cost of renters insurance in New Hampshire is $160 a year, and the average monthly cost is $13. 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 neighbours 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$160
Average monthly premium$13

Best renters insurance companies in New Hampshire

Vermont Mutual, Amica Mutual and MMG Insurance are our best renters insurance companies in New Hampshire.

Rates differ widely between renters insurance providers, so it pays to shop around. But rates aren’t the entire picture. It’s also important to choose an insurance company with a good reputation so you know it will be there for you when you need it.

To help you choose the best renters insurance in New Hampshire, we reviewed rates and third-party ratings including complaint volume with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) and financial ratings from AM Best.

Among the carriers surveyed, Vermont Mutual is the best renters insurance company in New Hampshire, with a top score and an average renters insurance rate of $101.

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

CompanyAverage annual premiumAM BestNAICInsurance.com rating
Vermont Mutual$101A+0.075
Amica Mutual$89A+0.234.95
MMG Insurance$150A0.614.5
State Farm$151A++0.953.78
Nationwide$155A+0.873.75
Allstate$160A+0.93.68
Auto-Owners$233A++0.333.66
Farmers$224A0.543.38
Plymouth Rock Assurance$198A-1.382.72

Cheapest renters insurance in New Hampshire

Amica Mutual is the cheapest renters insurance company in New Hampshire based on our rate analysis with an average annual premium of $89.

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 New Hampshire and their average annual premiums.

Company nameAverage annual premium
Amica Mutual$89
Vermont Mutual$101
MMG Insurance$150
State Farm$151
Nationwide$155
Allstate$160
Plymouth Rock Assurance$198
Farmers$224
Auto-Owners$233
USAA$154

New Hampshire renters insurance: The least and most expensive ZIP codes

Where you live in New Hampshire affects how much you pay for renters insurance. The most expensive ZIP code in New Hampshire for renters insurance is 3870, where the average annual rate is $184 which is $24 more than the state average insurance premium.

On the other end of the spectrum, the least expensive ZIP code for renters insurance is 3609, with an average annual rate of $151.

The following table lists the least and most expensive ZIP codes in New Hampshire for renters insurance.

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ZIP codeAverage annual rate
3870$184
3862$183
3874$181
3871$180
3844$177
3854$176
3801$176
3032$172
3101$170
3855$167
ZIP codeAverage annual rate
3609$151
3440$160
3110$164
3076$165
3852$167
3815$167
3291$171
3037$172
3854$176
3844$177

Compare renters insurance rates by city in New Hampshire

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 New Hampshire.

CityAnnual insurance premium
Claremont
$149
Concord
$152
Dover
$163
Keene
$149
Laconia
$151
Lebanon
$151
Manchester
$164
Nashua
$157
Portsmouth
$168
Rochester
$163

How to get cheap renters insurance in New Hampshire

There are a few things you can do to get cheaper renters insurance in New Hampshire:

  • Shop around. Not every New Hampshire renters insurance company offers the same rates or discounts. Shop around for the best price.
  • Ask about discounts. There are a lot of discounts available on renters insurance; one of the biggest is bundling your home and auto insurance, so ask for an auto quote at the same time.
  • Chose a higher deductible. Your deductible affects your premiums; higher deductibles mean lower rates. Just ensure you can afford the deductible if you have to pay it.

Insurance.com compared renters insurance rates provided by Quadrant Information Services 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) complaint ratios, which compare the number of complaints a company receives to the anticipated complaint volume based on market share. These factors were used along with rates to find the best companies overall.

New Hampshire renters insurance: FAQ

Do I need renters insurance in New Hampshire?

Renters insurance isn’t required by law, but your landlord may require you to purchase a policy as part of your lease agreement.

How much renters insurance do I need in New Hampshire?

You don’t need any renters insurance by law, but when buying a policy you should ensure you have enough personal property coverage to cover all of your personal property at replacement cost.

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