Best Apartment Security Systems in 2025

SimpliSafe is easy to install, provides affordable monitoring, and offers basic options without a contract, which is why it's our top pick.

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By Aliza Vigderman Aliza Vigderman, Senior Editor, Industry Analyst & Gabe Turner Gabe Turner, Chief Editor
Best Apartment Security Systems in 2025
Read about our Methodology and Testing
Our home security experts researched over 60 security systems, then tested the best eight in their apartments for over six months to determine which ones are the best for renters and apartment owners on a budget. In order to make our findings fair and uniform across the board, we developed our own set of testing criteria. We gave special weight to low-cost, low-impact, contract-free options. See our complete testing methodology below.
10,000+ research hours
60+ systems tested
150+ simulated break-ins
40 systems reviewed
5 systems recommended
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