Alarm Systems for Apartments or Rentals

66% of Americans actually rent. Home owners are not the only people that need protection. Alarm systems are in the minority but growing in popularity. It’s hard enough finding an alarm system for your home. There are only a few companies out there who make alarm systems for apartments.

The biggest reason apartment alarm systems are difficult to come by is that most alarm companies require a multi-year contract. Most people rent their apartments for a year or less, so signing a multiple year contract is not ideal and paying a large amount up-front may not be worth it. This large up front cost is caused by a the contract, which is very similar to a cell phone contract. This is a great system for home owners who plan on being in a house for an extended period of time since it gives them a discount. But for renters, this is obviously not the best option.

Up until recently, apartment alarm systems were very hard to come by. Within the past few years a few alarm system companies started making systems for apartments and renters. Several alarm systems which we have reviewed offer good options for renters. The top alarm systems for renters are:

-Front Point Security
-Protect America
-SafeMart

All three companies use the same control panel and offer good options for renters. This means flexible contracts. Some of the offer DIY installations too. A DIY alarm system is great for a renter because the system can be backed up and moved to the next home. FrontPoint also allows you to move your alarm system with you to a new home – all you do is take the system with you and re-install it in the new home then call them with your new address. This is great for both a homeowner’s and renter’s alarm system needs adding a lot of flexibility.