Montana renters insurance

From Missoula to Miles City, get affordable and reliable renters insurance for less than $1/day* through Progressive. Learn earn how renters insurance works in Montana, including coverage, discount, and cost information.

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Montana renters insurance coverages

Check out the four standard coverages on nearly all Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana?

Renters insurance isn’t required by law in Montana, but your landlord or rental company may require you to have coverage before you can move in. Even if it’s not required, renters insurance offers affordable protection for tenants renting apartments, condos, or homes in Montana.

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Need to safeguard your stuff during a move? Learn how renters insurance may cover your personal belongings while in transit.

Is renters insurance worth it in Montana?

Renters insurance provides affordable protection for tenants in a variety of circumstances. Consider the following scenarios where renters insurance may offer coverage:

  • A roof leak damages your residence, and you must move out while repairs are made. Loss of use coverage may pay for your food costs, above what you’d normally spend, and hotel stay, up to coverage limit, while you’re out of your home.

  • A fire in your apartment complex causes smoke damage to your furniture. Personal property coverage may pay to replace your damaged belongings, up to your coverage limit.

  • Your dog bites someone at the dog park. Personal liability coverage may pay their medical bills, up to your coverage limit.

How much does renters insurance cost in Montana?

Progressive renters policies in Montana had an average monthly price of $15.17 or $182.10 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 affect your premium. Taking a home inventory can help you determine the right amount of coverage. Use our personal property calculator to estimate the value of your belongings.

How can I save on renters insurance in Montana?

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

BUNDLE YOUR MONTANA RENTERS WITH AUTO INSURANCE AND SAVE!

You may be able to bundle your renters and auto insurance 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. Call 1-866-749-7436, or speak with a local agent to help ensure you're getting all applicable discounts.

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