Rent to own Homes in Menlo Park, CA

Menlo Park enjoys a Bay Area location that makes it a coveted community to live in. From waterfront property to an abundance of nightlife, this Northern California city is urban living at its finest. Menlo Park has some of the most educated residents in California, with over half of the residents here holding an advanced degree. A number of major corporations are headquartered here, including Facebook.

Menlo Park, CA is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $167,567 and a median rent of $2,531, the Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park, CA rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.
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711 PORTWALK PL
Rent To Own
Redwood Shores
Townhouse/Condo
Redwood City, CA 94065
3
2
1050 ft2
1987
601 Middle Rd APT 22
Rent To Own
Belmont
Single Family Home
Belmont, CA 94002
1
1
550 ft2
1907
Baine Avenue Apartments, 6437 Baine Ave
Rent To Own
Newark
Single Family Home
Newark, CA 94560
2
1
670 ft2
1 MANDALAY PL #1506
Rent To Own
Paradise Valley
Townhouse/Condo
South San Francisco, CA 94080
2
2
1548 ft2
2004
1600 INGALLS ST
Rent To Own
Bayview
Single Family Home
San Francisco, CA 94124
4
2
1200 ft2
1944
967 JORDAN ST
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Montara, CA 94037
4
4
3469 ft2
1981
437 Chateau La Salle Dr #437
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
San Jose, CA 95111
2
2
1440 ft2
1980
555 Fulton St
Rent To Own
Hayes Valley
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94102
1
1
714 ft2
2020
200 Ford Rd SPACE 37B
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
San Jose, CA 95138
1
1
373 ft2
2012
Hot
81 TARRY LN
Rent To Own
Sleepy Hollow Area
Single Family Home
Orinda, CA 94563
3
2
1692 ft2
1951
New
1982 W BAYSHORE RD #338
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
2
2
1157 ft2
2002
117 CALIFORNIA AVE #D300
Rent to Own Eligible
Evergreen Park
Townhouse/Condo
Palo Alto, CA 94306
1
1
782 ft2
1982
2824 MARLBOROUGH AVE #2
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Redwood City, CA 94063
2
1
650 ft2
1980
1982 W Bayshore Rd
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
1
1
823 ft2
2002
2138 COOLEY AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
East Palo Alto
Single Family Home
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
3
1
1060 ft2
1953
Hot New
2788 ILLINOIS ST
Rent to Own Eligible
East Palo Alto
Single Family Home
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
3
1
970 ft2
1952
385 LARKSPUR DR
Rent to Own Eligible
East Palo Alto
Single Family Home
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
3
2
1700 ft2
1954
Hot New
2753 ILLINOIS ST
Rent to Own Eligible
East Palo Alto
Single Family Home
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
3
1
1030 ft2
1952
644 BUCKEYE ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Staumbaugh Heller
Single Family Home
Redwood City, CA 94063
1
1
570 ft2
1954
Hot New
724 OAK GROVE AVE #3
Rent to Own Eligible
Downtown Menlo Park
Townhouse/Condo
Menlo Park, CA 94025
1
1
678 ft2
1985
New
3 GARDENIA CT
Rent to Own Eligible
East Palo Alto
Single Family Home
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
5
2
1580 ft2
1950
45 PEARCE MITCHELL PL
Rent to Own Eligible
Stanford University
Townhouse/Condo
Stanford, CA 94305
3
2
1286 ft2
1975
1 of 42 2824 Marlborough Ave
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Redwood City, CA 94063
2
1
650 ft2
1980
Hot New
449 VERA AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Roosevelt
Single Family Home
Redwood City, CA 94061
3
1
1200 ft2
1937
78 PETER COUTTS CIR
Rent to Own Eligible
Stanford University
Townhouse/Condo
Stanford, CA 94305
2
2
1422 ft2
1982
88 CLAREMONT AVE #2
Rent to Own Eligible
Oak Knoll - Redwood Park
Townhouse/Condo
Redwood City, CA 94062
2
2
1060 ft2
1971
New
765 SAN ANTONIO RD #63
Rent to Own Eligible
Charleston Gardens
Townhouse/Condo
Palo Alto, CA 94303
2
2
1030 ft2
1976
49 SHOWERS DR #W303
Rent to Own Eligible
The Crossings
Townhouse/Condo
Mountain View, CA 94040
2
2
1206 ft2
1974
New
49 SHOWERS DR #E252
Rent to Own Eligible
The Crossings
Townhouse/Condo
Mountain View, CA 94040
1
1
959 ft2
1976
Hot New
2211 LATHAM ST #124
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Mountain View, CA 94040
2
2
1206 ft2
1978
Hot
2211 LATHAM ST #322
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Mountain View, CA 94040
2
2
1206 ft2
1978
255 S RENGSTORFF AVE #123
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Mountain View, CA 94040
2
1
935 ft2
1965
New
255 S RENGSTORFF AVE #13
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Mountain View, CA 94040
1
1
812 ft2
1965
255 S RENGSTORFF AVE #161
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Mountain View, CA 94040
1
1
551 ft2
1965
2025 CALIFORNIA ST #45
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Mountain View, CA 94040
1
1
668 ft2
1965
New
657 WALNUT ST #413
Rent to Own Eligible
San Carlos
Townhouse/Condo
San Carlos, CA 94070
1
1
791 ft2
2020
Hot New
938 CLARK AVE #11
Rent to Own Eligible
Gemello
Townhouse/Condo
Mountain View, CA 94040
2
1
982 ft2
1978
1945 MOUNT VERNON CT #8
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Mountain View, CA 94040
1
1
810 ft2
1964
4000 FARM HILL BLVD #303
Rent to Own Eligible
Farm Hill
Townhouse/Condo
Redwood City, CA 94061
2
1
916 ft2
1973
1940 SILVERWOOD AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Monta Loma Farley Rock Street
Townhouse/Condo
Mountain View, CA 94043
2
2
968 ft2
1974
1432 SAN CARLOS AVE #3
Rent to Own Eligible
San Carlos
Townhouse/Condo
San Carlos, CA 94070
2
3
1080 ft2
1986
97 PELICAN LN
Rent to Own Eligible
Redwood Shores
Townhouse/Condo
Redwood City, CA 94065
1
1
837 ft2
1985
New
222 LAUREL ST #301
Rent to Own Eligible
San Carlos
Townhouse/Condo
San Carlos, CA 94070
2
2
940 ft2
1963
Hot New
429 CORK HARBOUR CIR #H
Rent to Own Eligible
Redwood Shores
Townhouse/Condo
Redwood City, CA 94065
3
2
1328 ft2
1985
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Buying a Home in Menlo Park, CA

Menlo Park, CA is seeing rapid growth and Menlo Park, CA's' housing market remains not optimal with an average home price that is 820% above the 2024 national average. Menlo Park, CA is part of San Mateo 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 San Mateo is 0.56% which is below the national average, which is 0.99%.

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Top 5 Reasons to Live in Menlo Park, CA

Spacious floor plans for sale! Many of the homes on the Menlo Park real estate market have ample square footage, including properties near Bedwell Bayfront Park and the Palo Alto Golf Course. With floor plans up to 5,000 square feet, many rent to own homes and other properties for sale have as many as five bedrooms. One- and two-story homes are common in this community, many with brand new fixtures.

An abundance of art! The arts flourish in this Bay Area city, from the Portola Art Gallery and Xanadu Gallery to the Allied Arts Guild, which combines art galleries with botanical gardens and unique artist studio space. A diverse selection of theaters and art installations are no stranger to this city, and more artists are always welcome to join the artistic landscape.

Modern homes abound! Homes in Menlo Park, from Interstate 280 to U.S. Route 101, are remarkably modern. In fact, even older homes for sale by owners are frequently updated prior to sale to include modern fixtures, hardwood floors, crown molding, and other coveted features.

Annual community events! The neighbors in Menlo Park really know how to come together and have a good time. Each year, a number of popular events are held in town, including the San Mateo County Fair with live music and carnival rides. There is also an annual summer concert series at Fremont Park, an Egg Hunt in Kelly Park, and a Fourth of July parade and celebration.

Shop until you drop! Santa Cruz Avenue in Menlo Park is home to some of the city's best shopping, including specialty shops and charming cafes. For a serious shopping trip, Menlo Park Mall offers up retailers such as Banana Republic, Coach, Urban Outfitters, Nordstrom, and Macy's. Of course, San Francisco is just a short car or train ride away, where high-end retailers and Haight-Ashbury shops abound.