Rent to own Homes in Lakewood, CO

Lakewood, Colorado, is the most populous city in Jefferson County, with more than 142,000 residents. The city is just to the west of Denver. In fact, many of the people living in Lakewood work in and around the Denver area. Finding a home to buy or rent here is a challenge, but with the right patience and real estate help, it may not be as difficult as you think.

Lakewood, CO is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $71,233 and a median rent of $1,430, the Lakewood, CO 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 Lakewood, CO. 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 Lakewood, CO rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.
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New
1 of 18 5995 w hampden avenue
Rent To Own
Bear Valley
Single Family Home
Denver, CO 80227
1
1
0 ft2
8337 W 69TH DR
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Scenic Heights
Single Family Home
Arvada, CO 80004
4
3
3450 ft2
1972
New
10505 W 78TH AVE
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Oak Crest
Single Family Home
Arvada, CO 80005
3
2
2043 ft2
1955
Hot
6800 S PENROSE CT
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Southglenn
Single Family Home
Centennial, CO 80122
9
5
4762 ft2
1960
1 of 15 9127 Anaszai Indian Way
Rent To Own
Westridge
Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
3
3
2044 ft2
1998
1 of 17 10211 ura lane
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Single Family Home
Thornton, CO 80260
2
2
0 ft2
1 of 9 8060 e girard avenue
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Single Family Home
Denver, CO 80231
1
1
0 ft2
11448 LARSON LN
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Northglenn
Single Family Home
Northglenn, CO 80233
4
2
1834 ft2
1964
Hot
3144 S WHEELING WAY #410
Rent To Own
Heather Gardens
Townhouse/Condo
Aurora, CO 80014
3
3
2145 ft2
1973
New
14601 E HAMPDEN PL
Rent To Own
Meadow Hills
Single Family Home
Aurora, CO 80014
10
6
4691 ft2
1974
Hot
311 E GENESEO ST
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Single Family Home
Lafayette, CO 80026
4
2
2886 ft2
1900
1 of 31 10570 WINTERFLOWER WAY
Rent To Own
Stonegate
Single Family Home
Parker, CO 80134
4
4
3114 ft2
1992
1101 S SALIDA WAY
Rent To Own
Aurora Highlands
Single Family Home
Aurora, CO 80017
4
2
2000 ft2
1979
108 MOON DANCE LN
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Single Family Home
Black Hawk, CO 80422
3
1
1644 ft2
1957
21401 E 47TH AVE
Rent To Own
Green Valley Ranch
Single Family Home
Denver, CO 80249
3
3
1709 ft2
2000
1 of 33 282 BISHOP RD
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Single Family Home
Bailey, CO 80421
1
1
532 ft2
1980
1 of 13 82 W SHAWNEE RD
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Single Family Home
Shawnee, CO 80475
2
1
936 ft2
1951
1232 HOVER ST
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Loomitter
Single Family Home
Longmont, CO 80501
3
2
1000 ft2
1971
369 DOE CIR
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Single Family Home
Franktown, CO 80116
5
4
4992 ft2
1991
New
1 of 12 43 CIRCLE RD
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Single Family Home
Golden, CO 80403
1
1
568 ft2
1936
1 of 31 2334 SINTON RD
Rent To Own
Nobb Hill & Lodges
Single Family Home
Evergreen, CO 80439
1
1
224 ft2
1965
New
1 of 32 10150 E VIRGINIA AVE
Rent To Own
Windsor
Townhouse/Condo
Denver, CO 80247
1
1
0 ft2
7050 W CEDAR AVE #203
Rent to Own Eligible
North Alameda
Townhouse/Condo
Lakewood, CO 80226
2
1
916 ft2
1968
New
1557 S OWENS ST #61
Rent to Own Eligible
West Lochwood
Townhouse/Condo
Denver, CO 80232
3
3
1002 ft2
1979
4783 S TAFT ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Friendly Hills
Single Family Home
Morrison, CO 80465
3
2
1238 ft2
1981
4807 S XENOPHON WAY
Rent to Own Eligible
Friendly Hills
Single Family Home
Morrison, CO 80465
4
4
1808 ft2
1981
New
5373 S URBAN CT
Rent to Own Eligible
Westgold Meadows
Single Family Home
Littleton, CO 80127
4
4
2016 ft2
1988
1 of 23 316 Wright St
Rent to Own Eligible
Union Square
Single Family Home
Lakewood, CO 80228
2
1
988 ft2
1984
374 S ESTES ST #B
Rent to Own Eligible
Belmar Park
Townhouse/Condo
Lakewood, CO 80226
2
2
964 ft2
1988
8060 W 9TH AVE #115
Rent to Own Eligible
Eiber
Townhouse/Condo
Lakewood, CO 80214
2
1
882 ft2
1970
1381 S CODY WAY
Rent to Own Eligible
Kendrick Lake
Single Family Home
Lakewood, CO 80232
3
2
1472 ft2
1967
New
1671 S WADSWORTH BLVD
Rent to Own Eligible
Kendrick Lake
Single Family Home
Lakewood, CO 80232
3
2
1820 ft2
1962
6337 W MISSISSIPPI PL
Rent to Own Eligible
Lasley
Townhouse/Condo
Lakewood, CO 80232
4
2
1240 ft2
1964
New
8864 W ASBURY AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Carmody
Single Family Home
Lakewood, CO 80227
3
2
2200 ft2
1966
1370 S DEPEW ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Lasley
Single Family Home
Pine, CO 80470
4
1
975 ft2
1955
7373 W FLORIDA AVE #8B
Rent to Own Eligible
Lasley
Townhouse/Condo
Lakewood, CO 80232
2
3
840 ft2
1976
New
12486 W NEVADA PL #209
Rent to Own Eligible
Foothills
Townhouse/Condo
Lakewood, CO 80228
1
1
680 ft2
1982
2764 S TELLER ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Bear Valley
Single Family Home
Denver, CO 80227
3
3
1488 ft2
1969
864 S REED CT #H
Rent to Own Eligible
South Alameda
Townhouse/Condo
Lakewood, CO 80226
2
3
840 ft2
1986
New
443 S KENDALL ST
Rent to Own Eligible
South Alameda
Single Family Home
Lakewood, CO 80226
3
2
924 ft2
1954
5775 W ATLANTIC PL #103
Rent to Own Eligible
Thraemoor
Townhouse/Condo
Lakewood, CO 80227
1
1
644 ft2
1989
1594 S AMES ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Lasley
Townhouse/Condo
Lakewood, CO 80232
3
3
1168 ft2
1972
1071 S CHASE ST
Rent to Own Eligible
South Alameda
Single Family Home
Lakewood, CO 80226
3
3
1284 ft2
1935
8240 W EVANS PL
Rent to Own Eligible
Carmody
Single Family Home
Lakewood, CO 80227
4
2
1026 ft2
1969
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Buying a Home in Lakewood, CO

Lakewood, CO is seeing rapid growth and Lakewood, CO's' housing market remains not optimal with an average home price that is 83% above the 2024 national average. Lakewood, CO 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 0.7% which is below the national average, which is 0.99%.

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Top Reasons to Live in Lakewood CO

Housing Statistics The median sale price of homes in Lakewood in the second quarter of 2013 was $240,000. This is up more than 14 percent from the previous year. Over the last year, 1832 homes were sold in this region. Over the last six months, 879 homes have sold. This is more than 31 percent higher than in 2012 during the same time period.

Tourist Attractions The city is considered to be a welcome tourist destination, simply because of its proximity to Denver and the various ski resorts in the region. However, when you take a closer look at this city, it has its own draws for residents and travelers. A visit to the Old Villa Italia Mall may be worthwhile for those who love to shop. It is now a public space with various cultural events taking place in it. A trip to Casa Bonita may also be worthwhile for Mexican food lovers. The Lakewood Heritage Center and Lakewood Cultural Center are also in the region. There are theaters, gallery space, classrooms, and historic buildings as well. From old architecture to the easy access to Denver, there are plenty of reasons you'll enjoy the overall amenities of this area.

Local Restaurants When choosing a place to purchase a home, knowing there is good food in the area is critically important. The Elephant Bar Restaurant is one of the best locations in Lakewood for American cuisine. For some delicious grilled food, visit 240 Union Restaurant, Chad's Grill, or Baker St Pub and Grill. Cafe Jordano is a popular Italian restaurant that lots of positive critical and popular reviews. For Japanese food, check out Kobe An.

Neighborhoods in Lakewood Since Lakewood is a large city, many people may want to find the perfect neighborhood before making a buying decision. Here are some you should know about: Barnum: Barnum is one of the larger neighborhoods in the city with more than 1600 homes. It has moderately priced homes with large yards as well as various commercial areas with banks and shops.