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Deductible

Last reviewed · 1 min readBy The Adult Files editorial team
The short answer

The deductible is the part you pay first. Usually $500 to $2,000.

A bigger deductible means a cheaper policy, but pick one you could actually pay tomorrow.

From FILE 002: the deductible.

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Sources

Official and government data first. Every quote is word for word; follow the link to check it yourself.

SOURCE 012026

SDSU Extension / UW–Madison / MSU Extension · “Renters insurance fact sheet”

“Deductibles can range from $500 to $2000. The bigger the deductible, the lower the premium”

climate.extension.wisc.edu (opens in a new tab)