Minnesota renters insurance

Find affordable and dependable renters insurance in Minnesota. You can get a renters policy through Progressive for less than $1/day.* Learn how coverage works, and see cost information for renters insurance in the North Star State.

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Minnesota renters insurance coverages

Check out the four standard coverages on nearly all Minnesota renters insurance policies:

  • Personal property protects your personal belongings, including furniture, clothing, and electronics whether they're inside your apartment or elsewhere

  • Loss of use helps cover costs associated with an increase in living expenses, up to your policy's limit, if you're unable to stay in your home while it's being repaired or rebuilt due to a covered loss

  • Personal liability protects you financially if you're legally responsible for another person's injuries or damage to their property

  • Medical payments to others pays for medical expenses due to a covered occurrence

Additional coverages

The best renters insurance in Minnesota is always a policy with customized coverage. Here are some extra options for when you need more protection:

  • Add a rider: Certain valuable items, like jewelry, may have specific limits on your renters policy. If your item exceeds the limit, you may be able to purchase an endorsement called a rider for your policy to cover the item for its value.

  • Personal injury coverage: May pay for legal fees and damages if you’re liable for slander or defamation

  • Water back-up coverage: Water that backs up through sewers or drains or discharges from a sump pump may not be covered by a standard renters policy. Water back-up coverage may pay for the damage to your belongings and water removal costs.

Learn more about all of our renters insurance coverages.

Is renters insurance required in Minnesota?

Renters insurance in Minnesota isn't required by law, but it may be required by your landlord or rental company. Even if it's not required, renters insurance may offer essential protection for tenants renting apartments, condos, or homes.

Pro tip:

Are you planning to store your stuff for an extended period and wondering if it would be covered by your renters policy? See how renters insurance may cover your belongings while being stored or moved.

Is renters insurance worth it in Minnesota?

Renters insurance provides affordable coverage for tenants in a variety of situations. Consider the following:

  • A small fire in your apartment damages your furniture. Personal property coverage may pay to repair or place your damaged furniture, up to your coverage limit.

  • Water damage in your building causes a need for significant repair in your unit, and you must move out temporarily. Loss of use coverage may pay for your lodging and food costs above what you normally spend and up to your coverage limit while you're living elsewhere.

  • Your friend is injured while visiting your apartment. Personal liability coverage may pay for the medical bills that result from the injury, up to your policy's limit, if you are determined to be responsible for the injury.

How much is renters insurance in Minnesota?

Progressive renters policies in Minnesota had an average monthly price of $14.42 or $173.07 for an annual policy in 2023.** Remember that your cost for renters insurance is determined by many factors, including your location, type of residence, and claims history.

Coverage limits can also influence your rate. Typically, the more coverage you need, the more you pay. Use our personal property calculator to inventory your belongings and estimate their value to help you set an accurate personal property coverage limit.

How can I save on renters insurance in Minnesota?

Take advantage of renters insurance discounts to help lower the cost of your renters policy. Progressive offers discounts for bundling multiple policies, quoting in advance, paying in full, and living in a secure or gated community.

BUNDLE YOUR MINNESOTA RENTERS WITH AUTO INSURANCE AND SAVE!

You may be able to bundle your renters and auto policies to earn a discount. Learn more about bundling insurance at Progressive.

There may also be discounts that are only available in your state or county. You can call 1-866-749-7436, or talk with an agent in your area to help ensure you're getting all applicable discounts.

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Please note: The above is meant as general information to help you understand the different aspects of insurance. Read our editorial standards for Answers content. This information is not an insurance policy, does not refer to any specific insurance policy, and does not modify any provisions, limitations, or exclusions expressly stated in any insurance policy. Descriptions of all coverages and other features are necessarily brief; in order to fully understand the coverages and other features of a specific insurance policy, we encourage you to read the applicable policy and/or speak to an insurance representative. Coverages and other features vary between insurers, vary by state, and are not available in all states. Whether an accident or other loss is covered is subject to the terms and conditions of the actual insurance policy or policies involved in the claim. References to average or typical premiums, amounts of losses, deductibles, costs of coverages/repair, etc., are illustrative and may not apply to your situation. We are not responsible for the content of any third-party sites linked from this page.