New Mexico renters insurance
Find affordable New Mexico renters insurance through Progressive for less than $1/day.* Learn more about renters insurance in New Mexico, including coverages, discounts, cost information, and requirements for tenants.
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New Mexico renters insurance coverages
Check out the four standard coverages on nearly all New Mexico 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 New Mexico 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 New Mexico?
Renters insurance isn't required by law in New Mexico, but your landlord or rental company may require you to have a policy before you can move in. Even if it's optional, renters insurance provides affordable protection for tenants renting apartments, condos, and homes in New Mexico.
Pro tip:
Need to protect your belongings while they’re being moved from your old apartment to your new place? Learn how renters insurance may cover your items when they’re being moved.
Is renters insurance worth it in New Mexico?
Renters insurance offers tenants affordable coverage in a variety of situations. For example:
A storm damages the roof of the home you're renting, and you must move out while repairs are being made. Loss of use coverage may pay for your hotel stay while you're out of your home, up to your coverage limit.
You accidentally collide with a pedestrian while bicycling. If you're found liable for their injuries, personal liability coverage may pay for their medical bills, up to your coverage limit.
Your belongings are stolen from an exterior storage unit at your apartment complex. Personal property coverage may pay to replace your stolen goods, up to your coverage limit.
How much is renters insurance in New Mexico?
Progressive renters policies in New Mexico had an average monthly price of $18.85 or $226.16 for an annual policy in 2023.** Understand that your cost for renters insurance is determined by many factors, including your location, type of residence, and claims history.
Your coverage limits can also affect your cost. Taking a home inventory can help you determine the right coverage limit. Use our personal property calculator to estimate the value of your belongings.
How can I save on renters insurance in New Mexico?
Take advantage of renters insurance discounts to help lower the cost of your renters policy in New Mexico. Progressive offers savings for bundling multiple policies, quoting in advance, paying in full, and living in a secured or gated community.
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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. Call 1-866-749-7436 or speak with an agent in your area to help ensure you're getting all applicable discounts.
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