Rent to own Homes in Gardendale, AL

This northern suburb of Birmingham claims a history that spans almost 200 years. The first farms were established by veterans of the War of 1812, and a jug factory was soon built, lending the name of "Jugtown" to the area. A petition spearheaded by schoolmarm Hettie Thomason Cargo in 1906 renamed the town Gardendale, but it wasn't until 1955 that the town was incorporated as a city. It now encompasses 57 square miles, and is home to roughly 13,000 residents.

Gardendale, AL is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $75,170 and a median rent of $998, the Gardendale, AL 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 Gardendale, AL. 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 Gardendale, AL rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.
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225 72ND ST N
Rent To Own
Wahouma
Single Family Home
Birmingham, AL 35206
3
1
1108 ft2
1935
Hot
6812 5TH CT N
Rent To Own
Wahouma
Single Family Home
Birmingham, AL 35206
3
1
924 ft2
1930
1825 47th St
Rent To Own
Central Park
Single Family Home
Birmingham, AL 35208
3
1
1128 ft2
1925
900 DELCRIS DR
Rent To Own
Homewood
Single Family Home
Birmingham, AL 35226
5
3
2578 ft2
1959
Hot
2030 MONTREAT CIR #B
Rent To Own
Vestavia Hills
Townhouse/Condo
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
2
2
1088 ft2
1967
(Undisclosed Address)
Rent To Own
Vestavia Hills
Single Family Home
Birmingham, AL 35226
3
3
1960 ft2
2815 GEORGETOWN DR #B
Rent To Own
Hoover
Townhouse/Condo
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
2
1
1600 ft2
1973
1409 Edwards St. NE
Rent To Own
 
Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Hanceville, AL 35077
4
2
1558 ft2
1920
220 Pine Ave
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Adamsville, AL 35005
4
1
1200 ft2
1960
118 KAREN CT
Rent to Own Eligible
Gardendale
Single Family Home
Gardendale, AL 35071
3
2
1418 ft2
1972
936 SHARIT AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Gardendale
Single Family Home
Gardendale, AL 35071
3
2
1246 ft2
1940
1319 MOUNTAIN LN
Rent to Own Eligible
Gardendale
Single Family Home
Gardendale, AL 35071
3
2
2682 ft2
2006
4677 NORTHRIDGE DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Gardendale
Single Family Home
Gardendale, AL 35071
3
3
2052 ft2
2002
2108 DECATUR HWY
Rent to Own Eligible
Gardendale
Single Family Home
Gardendale, AL 35071
4
3
1704 ft2
1970
New
5248 ROSEMARY RD
Rent to Own Eligible
Mount Olive
Single Family Home
Mount Olive, AL 35117
3
2
3255 ft2
1973
New
1000 KIMBERLY AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Gardendale
Single Family Home
Gardendale, AL 35071
3
2
1320 ft2
2004
New
145 SPRINGDALE DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Gardendale
Single Family Home
Gardendale, AL 35071
2
2
1172 ft2
2004
4661 NORTHRIDGE DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Gardendale
Single Family Home
Gardendale, AL 35071
3
3
1876 ft2
2003
928 LESLIE LN
Rent to Own Eligible
Fultondale
Single Family Home
Gardendale, AL 35071
4
4
4238 ft2
1992
New
632 WISTERIA WAY
Rent to Own Eligible
Gardendale
Single Family Home
Gardendale, AL 35071
3
3
2413 ft2
1997
513 LYNNWOOD CIR
Rent to Own Eligible
Fultondale
Single Family Home
Birmingham, AL 35217
3
2
1104 ft2
1967
New
1244 SIERRA CT
Rent to Own Eligible
Gardendale
Single Family Home
Gardendale, AL 35071
3
2
1465 ft2
2006
New
341 MINOR RD
Rent to Own Eligible
Gardendale
Single Family Home
Gardendale, AL 35071
3
1
1336 ft2
1962
1 of 105 5249 MEMORY LN
Rent to Own Eligible
Mount Olive
Single Family Home
Mount Olive, AL 35117
3
3
1330 ft2
1979
New
1 of 55 208 KYLE CT
Rent to Own Eligible
Gardendale
Single Family Home
Gardendale, AL 35071
4
3
1535 ft2
1967
2732 NORTH RD
Rent to Own Eligible
Gardendale
Single Family Home
Gardendale, AL 35071
3
2
2124 ft2
1997
4751 LONGWOOD CIR
Rent to Own Eligible
Gardendale
Single Family Home
Gardendale, AL 35071
3
2
2296 ft2
1996
229 ROCK DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Gardendale, AL 35071
4
3
3029 ft2
2020
New
509 GUY ALLEN RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Gardendale, AL 35071
3
4
3248 ft2
1989
New
716 KERR DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Gardendale
Single Family Home
Gardendale, AL 35071
2
1
960 ft2
1940
7064 PINE MOUNTAIN CIR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Gardendale, AL 35071
3
3
2350 ft2
2019
4746 Mulberry Dr
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Gardendale, AL 35071
3
2
1492 ft2
1983
New
4418 PLUM DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Mount Olive, AL 35117
3
1
1352 ft2
1955
7763 SARDIS GROVE DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Gardendale, AL 35071
3
2
1859 ft2
2005
1 of 38 1343 MCCRAVEY LN
Rent to Own Eligible
Mount Olive
Single Family Home
Mount Olive, AL 35117
3
2
1256 ft2
1957
New
8330 1ST AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Morris, AL 35116
3
1
1360 ft2
1919
New
8576 CARDINAL LN
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Morris, AL 35116
3
2
1944 ft2
1969
New
6220 CASTLE HEIGHTS RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Morris, AL 35116
2
2
864 ft2
1964
916 REPUBLIC AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Fultondale
Single Family Home
Fultondale, AL 35068
3
3
1075 ft2
1965
8123 OLD HIGHWAY 31
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Morris, AL 35116
3
2
2576 ft2
1967
3669 GRAND CENTRAL AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Fultondale
Single Family Home
Fultondale, AL 35068
3
2
1400 ft2
2018
New
3535 BURLINGTON DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Fultondale
Single Family Home
Fultondale, AL 35068
3
2
2471 ft2
2010
New
3533 SOUTHERN TRL
Rent to Own Eligible
Fultondale
Single Family Home
Fultondale, AL 35068
2
2
1263 ft2
2010
3521 BURLINGTON DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Fultondale
Single Family Home
Fultondale, AL 35068
3
2
2471 ft2
2010
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Buying a Home in Gardendale, AL

Gardendale, AL is seeing rapid growth and Gardendale, AL's' housing market remains optimal with an average home price that is -15% below the 2024 national average. Gardendale, AL is part of Jefferson 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 Jefferson is 0.58% which is below the national average, which is 0.99%.

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

Top 6 Reasons to Move to Gardendale, AL

Close-knit community! Residents are involved in local neighborhood events and activities and also work together for citywide projects. Part of the funding for the Gardendale Veterans Memorial project came through sales of inscribed bricks for the planned site. The Arts Council also sponsors events during the year, ranging from ballroom dance instruction to a Christmas concert.

Varied housing! Gardendale boasts a multitude of tree-lined streets with a range of homes from starter to executive digs. The city has encouraged neighborhood development and supports local beautification efforts. More than 80 percent of the homes are owner occupied, and the current median price hovers around $160,000. Check out the homes along Heatherbrooke Road or in the Watkins neighborhood to find the best deals.

New housing endeavors! The city expects that more than 200 new homes will be built over the next two years, which may increase the supply of houses for rent. Rent to own property is available too, and the current supply of homes exceeds local demand, making it a strong buyers market. While house hunting you can satiate your appetite at local eateries like Habaneros or Sushi Village, both local favorites.

Opportunities to stay active! Whether it's high school football, girls' softball, soccer, tennis, swimming or cheerleading, you'll find residents of all ages involved in sports at city parks and recreational complexes. The Splash Pad at Celebration Park lets kids be kids in a watery setting, and numerous park pavilions and meeting rooms can be rented for private events.

Local foods! The Gardendale Farmers Market brings fresh produce to local tables, and residents flock to area farm stands and "pick-your-own" farms for pumpkins and seasonal fruit. The farmers market is hosted at the Gardendale Civic Center from mid-May to mid-September.

Take a stroll! Oakwood Memorial Gardens located just off of Mount Olive Road provides residents and visitors with 33 square miles of beautifully manicured landscaping perfect for a peaceful walk and reflection.