What renters in Georgia actually pay for insurance, from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' 2023 Homeowners Insurance Report (published July 2026) — plus the Georgia-specific rules that shape your policy and your price.
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Georgia at a glance
The figures below are the NAIC's state average HO-4 (renters) premium for Georgia — total premiums divided by total policies, 2023 policy year, published July 2026.
Average renters premium · Georgia$206/yr~$17/mo a month · #6 of 51 states (1 = priciest) · 119% of the US average
$206/yrAverage annual premium (NAIC 2023)
~$17/moMonthly equivalent
119%Of the national average
#6 of 51Price rank (1 = priciest)
Georgia$206/yrGeorgia average · ~$17/mo
+$33/yrvs national average
National average$173/yrAll 50 states + DC
Georgia vs the country
Mississippi · priciest state$263/yr
Alabama · neighbor$219/yr
Georgia · your state$206/yr
United States average$173/yr
South Dakota · cheapest state$125/yr
How it works: figures are the NAIC's state average HO-4 (renters) premiums — total premiums divided by total policies, 2023 policy year, published July 2026. Monthly = annual ÷ 12. Rank is out of all 50 states + DC, priciest first. These are premiums paid, averaged across coverage amounts — a quote for a specific $30k/$100k policy will differ. Nothing you type leaves your device.
How this number is measured
The $206 figure isn't a quote — it's what Georgia renters actually paid on average. The NAIC collects HO-4 (renters) premiums from every insurer, divides by policies in force, and publishes the state average. That makes it the cleanest benchmark available: same method, same policy form, every state, no marketing spin.
Output · formula · meaning
Output
Formula
What it means
Average annual premium
Σ premiums ÷ policies
What the typical Georgia renter pays per year: $206.
Monthly equivalent
annual ÷ 12
The monthly budget figure: about ~$17/mo.
Index vs US average
state avg ÷ $173 × 100
Georgia sits at 119% of the national average — 19 points above the typical state.
Price rank
sorted, priciest first
Georgia is #6 of 51 — in the priciest sixth of states.
3 things Georgia renters should know
No Georgia law requires renters insurance. The state leaves it to the lease — and in the Atlanta metro, most leases do require it. If your lease names a minimum (often $100,000 of liability), that line of your lease is the law that applies to you.
Flood is not in the policy. A standard HO-4 renters policy excludes flood damage — and Georgia floods far from the coast. When Hurricane Helene tore through south Georgia in September 2024, homes that had never flooded before took on water. Renters can buy contents-only flood coverage from the National Flood Insurance Program even if the landlord carries no flood policy.
Tropical wind is covered; named-storm deductibles may apply. Unlike flood, wind damage to your belongings — including from hurricanes and tropical storms — is covered. Georgia's twist hits coastal counties hardest: many carriers apply a separate named-storm or hurricane deductible, usually a percentage of the building's insured value, so ask what it is before you sign. Hurricane season runs June 1–November 30.
Who uses this page
Movers: budgeting a move to Georgia — is ~$17/mo about right for your renters policy?
Lease shoppers: checking whether the number your agent quoted is anywhere near the state average.
Landlords: setting the insurance clause in a lease — know what “typical” costs your tenants.
Researchers & students: the NAIC figures are public statistics — cite them with the block below.
Accuracy & limitations
These are 2023-policy-year averages published in July 2026 — the freshest official data available, but your 2026 quote will differ by ZIP code, building construction, coverage limits, deductible, claims history, and credit-based insurance score (where legal). Treat $206/yr as a benchmark, not a quote. Renters insurance markets move fast in storm states, so treat the figure as a starting point and get live quotes.
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Frequently asked questions
Is renters insurance required in Georgia?
No state law requires it, but most landlords — especially in Atlanta, Savannah, and college towns — make it a lease condition. If your lease requires it, that requirement is binding, and your landlord can ask to be listed as an interested party on the policy.
How much is renters insurance in Georgia per month?
The state average premium is about $17 a month ($206 a year) according to NAIC 2023 data — above the $14 national average. Your actual quote depends on your ZIP code, building, coverage limits, and deductible.
Does Georgia renters insurance cover hurricanes?
Standard policies cover wind damage to your belongings — including hurricane and tropical-storm wind — but not flood. In coastal counties, watch for a separate named-storm deductible, which is usually a percentage of the building's insured value rather than a flat amount.
Does it cover tornadoes?
Yes. Windstorm and hail — which includes tornado damage — are standard covered perils on a renters policy. Georgia's severe-storm seasons in spring and fall are one reason the state ranks #6 nationally for average premiums.
Why is renters insurance more expensive in Georgia?
Tropical-storm exposure on the coast, tornado and hail risk inland, and higher rebuilding costs push carriers' prices up. Georgia ranks #6 of 51 for average renters premiums — 119% of the national average, just behind Arkansas (#5) and ahead of Texas (#7).
What's the cheapest way to lower my Georgia renters insurance?
Raise the deductible, bundle with auto, pay annually instead of monthly, ask about security-device and deadbolt discounts, and confirm you're quoted on replacement cost only if you need it. The full playbook is in the how to lower your renters insurance guide.