Rent to own Homes in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento may not be the most famous city in California, but it's certainly one of its most charming and inviting: It once named by Time magazine as "America's Most Diverse City." That's a title many of the local inhabitants are still proud of today, as you may well find out when you walk around town! Being 6th largest city in the state, Sacramento has a lot of interesting things to see and do, with a beautiful cityscape, great museums and parks, and a rich sporting history.

Sacramento, CA is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $65,847 and a median rent of $1,328, the Sacramento, CA rent-to-own market is more affordable than the traditional housing market which has shown tremendous growth across the U.S. and with it, aggressive competition for home purchases. With the current housing shortage trend it can make it harder to become a homeowner, including in Sacramento, CA. This means higher than average down payments for homes and higher qualification standards for conventional home loans. With a rent-to-own property, tenants are also buyers. You can live in the house for a set amount of time before you purchase it, meaning that you get to know the house, your neighbors, and your community before making the final purchase. This enables you and your family to make the right choice based on both information and experience. Rent-to-own is also a great alternative way to get into a home if you have bad credit or don't have enough saved for a down payment.

Check out Sacramento, CA rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.
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Rent To Own
Med Center
Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95817
4
2
1913 ft2
2008
8440 STEVENSON AVE
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95828
4
3
2600 ft2
1969
3633 PLYMOUTH DR
Rent To Own
Larchmont Village
Single Family Home
North Highlands, CA 95660
3
1
1013 ft2
1957
9008 QUAIL KNOLL CT
Rent To Own
Elk Grove
Single Family Home
Elk Grove, CA 95624
5
4
3395 ft2
2004
1 of 25 170 LAPWING LN
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Galt, CA 95632
3
2
1119 ft2
1992
3012 Merlin Ct
Rent To Own
North Village
Single Family Home
Vacaville, CA 95688
5
5
3344 ft2
2022
1713 PENNSYLVANIA AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Old West Sacramento
Single Family Home
West Sacramento, CA 95691
3
2
1120 ft2
1940
7515 SHELDON RD #47101
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Elk Grove, CA 95758
3
3
1432 ft2
2009
7483 SUN CASTLE LN
Rent to Own Eligible
Parkway
Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95823
3
3
1505 ft2
2005
1019 DORNAJO WAY #104
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Sacramento, CA 95825
1
1
688 ft2
1987
1 of 24 7312 WILLOW LAKE WAY
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95831
3
2
1561 ft2
1965
5511 19TH AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Colonial Heights
Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95820
2
1
1065 ft2
1922
New
7036 URSA PKWY
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95823
3
2
1913 ft2
1960
7485 BALFOUR WAY
Rent to Own Eligible
Meadowview
Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95822
4
2
1074 ft2
1970
2153 PERKINS WAY
Rent to Own Eligible
Land Park
Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95818
3
1
862 ft2
1918
7465 24TH ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Meadowview
Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95822
3
2
1032 ft2
1960
New
7616 PRESCOTT WAY
Rent to Own Eligible
Parkway
Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95823
3
2
1604 ft2
1976
3005 U ST
Rent to Own Eligible
East Sacramento
Townhouse/Condo
Sacramento, CA 95817
3
2
1304 ft2
1976
1 of 66 646 LOST RIVER LN
Rent to Own Eligible
Bryte
Single Family Home
West Sacramento, CA 95605
3
3
1910 ft2
New
4245 ZEPHYR WAY
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95821
3
2
1567 ft2
1965
Hot
2072 50TH AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Golf Course Terrace
Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95822
4
2
1514 ft2
1961
New
2173 STACIA WAY
Rent to Own Eligible
Hollywood Park
Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95822
3
1
1230 ft2
1938
9065 PEBBLE SPRING CT
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95829
6
3
2521 ft2
1997
1 of 11 5835 BROADWAY
Rent to Own Eligible
Elmhurst
Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95820
2
1
998 ft2
1921
207 TOUCHSTONE PL
Rent to Own Eligible
Southport
Townhouse/Condo
West Sacramento, CA 95691
2
2
1197 ft2
1974
New
8771 TIOGAWOODS DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95828
3
2
1302 ft2
1989
500 N ST #1407
Rent to Own Eligible
Downtown
Townhouse/Condo
Sacramento, CA 95814
2
2
1261 ft2
1981
New
7515 SHELDON RD #45103
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Elk Grove, CA 95758
3
3
1746 ft2
2009
4638 BARBEE WAY
Rent to Own Eligible
Parkway
Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95823
3
2
1208 ft2
1968
New
2463 TORINO ST #1
Rent to Own Eligible
Southport
Townhouse/Condo
West Sacramento, CA 95691
2
2
1633 ft2
2005
1 of 42 3729 WEST WAY
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95821
3
2
1399 ft2
1980
New
5881 GLORIA DR #8
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Sacramento, CA 95822
2
2
1114 ft2
1993
9030 BRYDON WAY
Rent to Own Eligible
Rancho Cordova
Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95826
5
3
1745 ft2
1975
2621 59TH ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Elmhurst
Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95817
2
1
937 ft2
1920
Hot New
73 LA FRESA CT #3
Rent to Own Eligible
Parkway
Townhouse/Condo
Sacramento, CA 95823
2
1
840 ft2
1970
1 of 13 2305 RAMON DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Sacramento, CA 95825
4
2
1600 ft2
1962
8251 APPLE COVE CT
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95828
4
3
1936 ft2
1986
5540 TANGERINE AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Parkway
Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95823
4
2
1579 ft2
1970
4707 BOYCE DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Parkway
Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95823
3
2
1231 ft2
2012
1 of 14 2601 59TH ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Elmhurst
Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95817
2
1
585 ft2
1930
New
9084 RAWHIDE WAY
Rent to Own Eligible
Rancho Cordova
Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95826
5
3
1836 ft2
1964
5511 33RD AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Fruitridge Manor
Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95824
3
1
1037 ft2
1947
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Buying a Home in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento, CA is seeing rapid growth and Sacramento, CA's' housing market remains not optimal with an average home price that is 66% above the 2024 national average. Sacramento, CA is part of Sacramento county and taxes are an important factor to consider when purchasing a home whether through rent to own or a traditional purchase. The average tax rate as of 2024 for county Sacramento is 0.68% which is below the national average, which is 0.99%.

Median Home Price in Sacramento, CA

Median Rent in Sacramento, CA

Rent to own homes offer low monthly payments and flexible terms.

Average Cost of Living in Sacramento, CA

For a family of four, the average utilities cost, minus rent, is $3,733.59 and $1,043.87 for a single person.

Average Cost of a Home in Sacramento, CA

The median cost of a home in Sacramento, CA, is $450,00 which is above the national average and one of the more expensive housing markets in the US.

Sacramento Statistics

If you're interested in Sacramento rent-to-own homes, don't forget to consider important factors in addition to monthly living costs, such as average commute, taxes, crime rates, etc. The following are some common Sacramento statistics compared to the U.S. national average.

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Housing Statistics

Anyone interested in finding houses to buy, or rent in Sacramento may be interested in the city's housing statistics, particularly in relation to average house prices and property types. Median house prices are back on the rise after falling dramatically from 2006 to 2009 and leveling out midway through 2012. Since then, median prices have started to rise, although they remain far from their peak from 2006, before the housing market collapsed. Currently, the median sales price for homes in Sacramento is $195,500, with average sales prices of $313,189. These figures are based on the 3,315 home sales that took place over the month of July 2013, a figure that fluctuates each month. If you are looking for a rental house, note that a whopping 46.28% of the properties here are renter occupied. If you want to rent for a while then put down roots, a rent to own home might be in the cards for you.

Local Restaurants

Sacramento, like any major city, is home to thousands of different restaurants. The Firehouse is certainly a top billing nightspot for foodies in the city, with a pretty interior featuring some lovely paintings of local landmarks to gaze upon as you chow down. If you're looking for something really trendy, try Mason's. It's atmosphere will make you feel like you're in one of the biggest and most chic cities in the world. If you want something with more of a local feel, try The Waterboy. Their mainly French and Italian menu changes each month, and their wine list is pretty extensive. Right in the heart of Downtown Sacramento you'll also find Ella Dining Room and Bar, a restaurant and bar with a host of honors to its name. Located near all of the main hotels in the center of town, it is a perfect location to suck in some hungry tourists, providing wonderful service and a friendly neighborhood atmosphere. Throughout the city there are some wonderful spots for a bit of food, so no visitor or local is ever going to be left with a grumbling stomach wherever they happen to be!

Nightlife

Sacramento plays host to a wide variety of bars, clubs, comedy venues, and other entertainment establishments to help you create your own memorable evenings. Torch Club is one of the best and, although it's a bit 'gritty', it's a blues bar so it should be! With great musicians and bands, a cozy bar, and a very friendly atmosphere, it's a great spot for lovers of live music. If you're looking for something a bit more upscale, the Park Ultra Lounge is a great place to be a VIP. If you're more interested in pop and some cheesy tunes, Badlands might be for you. There may only be the one dance floor, but if you're feeling a little too closed in, you can always go outside on the patio next to a beautiful waterfall, or head up to the mezzanine to catch your breath. All in all, Sacramento's nightlife might not be able to live up to New York, LA, or Miami, but it will still offer you everything you need for a fun night on the town

Neighborhood Guide

Sacramento groups almost all of its neighborhoods into four main areas: area one (Central and Eastern), area two (Southwestern), area three (Southeastern), and area four (above the American River). However, there are also some other prominent neighborhoods outside of these areas where you'll be able to snap up a bargain when looking for homes for sale. Sacramento has a good selection of rentals and homes to purchase, and they are scattered in numerous areas throughout the city.

Sacramento, CA Frequently Asked Questions

Sacramento, CA is considered one of the best places to live in the country. Residents are mostly college grads in their 20s and 30s and there are plenty of things to do for both singles and families.

Yes, Sacramento is safe with both violent and property crime rates below the national average

Sacramento, CAs cost of living is 17% higher than the national average. The average monthly cost of living, minus rent, for a family of four, is $3,733.59 and $1,043.87 for a single person.

Sacramento doesn't sit on any major fault lines but it does experience small earthquakes as a result of its proximity to SAn Francisco.