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Picture of By <span>Matthew Roberts</span>
By Matthew Roberts

Updated on November 4, 2024

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Picture of By <span>Matthew Roberts</span>
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Quick Facts About Tenant Insurance in Thunder Bay

  • Thunder Bay tenant insurance is MORE expensive than the Ontario average.
  • The average cost of tenant insurance in Thunder Bay is $33 per month.

Quote data from MyChoice.ca, October 2024

Thunder Bay Tenant Insurance Overview

Primarily due to the high cost of homeownership, almost half of those who live in Thunder Bay rent their homes. The rental market is competitive, with a low vacancy rate of 1.7% for purpose-built buildings and just 1.1% for apartments.

Despite the challenges of renting in Thunder Bay, plenty do. And the main reason for this is that renting can be convenient and affordable. Also, since you don’t own the property, you don’t have to worry about maintenance and repairs, even in the worst-case scenario.

With that said, your landlord’s insurance only extends so far. If your belongings are damaged (or if you damage someone else’s) you’ll be out of pocket.

Fortunately, tenant insurance can help you cover the cost of replacing or repairing your assets and shield you from the financial blow of an insured peril. Learn more about how renters insurance in Thunder Bay works, what it can do for you, and how you can get the best policy for your budget.

How Much Does Tenant Insurance in Thunder Bay Usually Cost?

Tenant insurance in Thunder Bay usually costs $398/year, which translates to monthly premiums of $33 around $131 more when compared to the Ontario average rate of $265/year.

With that said, it’s important to remember that these are just average figures. How much insurers will actually charge you depends on a variety of factors, such as where in Thunder Bay you live, what kind of dwelling you rent, and what kind of items you need to insure.

Quote data from MyChoice.ca, October 2024

A Snapshot of Thunder Bay Renters

According to the 2021 Census of Population, almost half (48.1%) of Thunder Bay residents, translating to 557,970 households, are renters. High-rise apartments are the second-most popular housing structure, comprising a massive 46.7% of all dwellings. The 2023 rental report by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation found that the ratio of completions to rentals for apartments has maintained at around 36%.

The vacancy rate of both purpose-built buildings and apartments both fell in 2023 to 1.7% and 1.1% respectively, despite a record number of apartments being added to the market. Meanwhile, the average rent for two-bedroom homes rose 6.5% to $1,765, while two-bedroom condos cost $2,671.

The CMHC attributes this to an increase in interprovincial migration, post-pandemic rental demand (especially as students return to school), and employment recovery for the youth – a group that accounts for most of the rental households in the GTA.

A lack of supply combined with rising mortgage costs are turning many away from homeownership. As more people rent for longer, we’ll likely see more pressure on the rental market in Thunder Bay.

Average Monthly Rent in Thunder Bay

The average monthly rent in Thunder Bay varies by apartment type, with bachelor apartments at $823, one-bedroom at $1,054, two-bedroom at $1,322, and three-bedroom or larger at $1,511.

Apartment TypeAverage Monthly Rent
Bachelor$823
1 Bedroom$1,054
2 Bedroom$1,322
3 Bedroom +$1,511

Thunder Bay Rent Price Over The Years

Below are average rent prices in Thunder Bay categorized by apartment types. The average rent for 1-bedroom apartments rose from $831 in 2018 to $1054 in 2023, a 26.8% increase over 5 years.

Thunder Bay Vacancy Rate Over the Years

The vacancy rate for Bachelor apartments in Thunder Bay fluctuated significantly, peaking at 8.1% in 2020 and dropping to 3.6% in 2023. It’s a 55.6% decrease from the peak.

Thunder Bay Population Growth

Thunder Bay’s population increased from 107,909 to 108,843 people between 2016 and 2021, indicating a growth rate of roughly 0.8% over five years. This is a relatively low population growth rate compared to other Ontario cities.

What Is Not Included in a Typical Thunder Bay Renters Insurance Policy?

Even if you’ve opted for a highly comprehensive tenant insurance policy, there are some risks that insurers explicitly don’t include as a covered peril. These are called “exclusions” by Thunder Bay insurance companies.

Here are the most common tenant insurance exclusions:

Criminal activities

If your rented home was damaged due to criminal activity, it won’t be covered by your insurance policy.

Earthquakes

Most policies exclude this risk, but you can cover earthquake losses and damage as an add-on to a standard policy.

Failure to maintain your home

Damage or losses caused by poor home upkeep (e.g., water damage from frozen pipes, broken bannisters) won’t be covered.

Flood damage

Flooding is typically not covered by a standard policy, but it may be included as an add-on.

Home business activities

Home businesses will need separate business insurance coverage to protect you from rental property or equipment damage.

Pest damage

Because this is considered a preventable risk, most insurers don’t cover damage or loss caused by insects, vermin, and animals.

Mould

Mould caused by poor home maintenance is typically excluded by insurance policies. Note that this is separate from mould caused by an insured peril, which will be covered by your policy.

Vacant property risks

Many insurers may void your tenant insurance if you leave the property vacant for over 30 days in a row.

Note that a tenant insurance policy doesn’t cover loss or damage to items that aren’t yours, so it won’t cover a roommate’s belongings or your landlord’s possessions. Also, the list above is by no means an exclusive enumeration of risks typically excluded from a tenant insurance policy in Thunder Bay. Talk to your tenant insurance provider to see what’s covered by your policy in case of loss or damage.

How You Can Get Cheap Tenant Insurance in Thunder Bay?

If you’re trying to save money on your preferred home insurance coverage in Thunder Bay, visit our main province page for practical tips.

Methodology

Profiles

Average rates were calculated using a standard profile and incident profiles. All personal details pertaining to the quotes and policies have been kept confidential.

Standard Profile

Quoted rates are based on either a 35-year-old male and/or female tenant with a clean claim history and good credit. They are also non-smokers and live in a home with monitored fire alarms and burglar alarms. The tenants also have a $1,000 deductible, a $1,000,000 liability, a $30,000 personal property limit and water damage included.

Incident Profiles

We examined how rates change by evaluating incident profiles. We looked at the most common tenant insurance claims in Canada: theft, fire-related, accidental injury, and water damage claims while comparing them to a clean record (standard).

Home Details

Quoted rates are based on either a duplex or triplex home constructed in the year 2010 or later.

Team

MyChoice data science, MyChoice research.

Sources

1. Mychoice.ca Internal Data, Tenant Insurance Quotes Collected, 2024.

2. CMHC, 2023, Rental Market Statistics Summary by Metropolitan Areas, Ontario, Thunder Bay, Average Rent. Data Published October, 2023.

3. CMHC, 2023, Rental Market Statistics Summary by Metropolitan Areas, Ontario, Thunder Bay, Average Rent, 2018-2023. Data Published October, 2023.

4. CMHC, 2023, Rental Market Statistics Summary by Metropolitan Areas, Ontario, Thunder Bay, Vacancy Rate, 2018-2023. Data Published October, 2023.

5. Statistics Canada, 2016-2021, Census of Population Statistics, Ontario, Thunder Bay, Population Statistics. Data Published December 16, 2022.

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