Rent to own Homes in Council Bluffs, IA

Located just across the Missouri River from Omaha, Nebraska, Council Bluffs is a small, thriving community that takes pride in maintaining its own identity. After all, the city not only predates its larger neighbor by more than a decade, but it is also the historic starting point of the Mormon Trail, as well as a major national railway hub. A number of successful casinos, including Harrah's Council Bluffs, have sprung up in recent years, increasing the city's financial and cultural opportunities.

Council Bluffs, IA is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $53,449 and a median rent of $860, the Council Bluffs, IA 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 Council Bluffs, IA. 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 Council Bluffs, IA rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.
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3814 N 85TH AVE
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Keystone
Single Family Home
Omaha, NE 68134
4
2
1848 ft2
1960
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1 of 9 2135 AVENUE G
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Council Bluffs
Single Family Home
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
2
1
890 ft2
1920
Hot
1 of 19 125 FAWN PARK DR
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Council Bluffs
Single Family Home
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
3
3
3416 ft2
2005
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1 of 9 12072 WALDON CIR
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Single Family Home
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
3
3
1525 ft2
2004
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1 of 36 119 UPLAND DR
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Council Bluffs
Single Family Home
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
4
3
2527 ft2
1977
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1 of 8 2223 AVENUE F
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Council Bluffs
Single Family Home
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
3
3
1300 ft2
2017
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1 of 6 1306 S 35TH ST
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Single Family Home
Omaha, NE 68105
3
3
2649 ft2
1910
1 of 23 25765 McPherson Ave
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Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Council Bluffs, IA 51603
5
3
3600 ft2
1984
Hot
1 of 24 3208 HENERY CIR
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Bellevue
Single Family Home
Bellevue, NE 68123
3
3
1412 ft2
1991
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15006 S 20TH ST
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Bellevue
Single Family Home
Bellevue, NE 68123
4
2
2024 ft2
2008
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1 of 19 7320 BEDFORD AVE
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Keystone
Single Family Home
Omaha, NE 68134
3
3
2520 ft2
1958
1 of 33 4959 So. 87th Street
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Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Omaha, NE 68127
3
3
1872 ft2
1965
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1 of 36 8722 WYOMING ST
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Single Family Home
Omaha, NE 68122
4
3
2062 ft2
2008
1 of 24 2818 S 102ND ST
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Oakdale
Single Family Home
Omaha, NE 68124
3
3
2003 ft2
1957
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1 of 21 3630 N 104TH AVE
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Single Family Home
Omaha, NE 68134
2
2
1762 ft2
1989
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1 of 27 3318 S 109TH ST
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Rockbrook
Single Family Home
Omaha, NE 68144
3
3
2052 ft2
1960
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1 of 25 3611 S 112TH ST
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Prairie Lane
Single Family Home
Omaha, NE 68144
4
3
2012 ft2
1968
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1 of 5 2210 HEDGEAPPLE RD
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Single Family Home
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
3
3
1321 ft2
2017
Hot
1 of 9 528 S 127TH ST
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Leawood West
Single Family Home
Omaha, NE 68154
4
3
2443 ft2
1969
Hot
216 S 14TH ST
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Single Family Home
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
3
1
1066 ft2
1954
Hot
1 of 14 2724 N 131ST CIR
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Willow Wood
Single Family Home
Omaha, NE 68164
3
2
2122 ft2
1992
730 N 11TH CIR
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Single Family Home
Springfield, NE 68059
3
3
3017 ft2
2019
1 of 4 14722 Himebaugh Plaza
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Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Omaha, NE 68116
2
2
1572 ft2
2005
1 of 6 1315 S 155TH ST
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Single Family Home
Omaha, NE 68144
4
4
3068 ft2
1985
1 of 20 15459 JAYNES CIR
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Single Family Home
Omaha, NE 68116
4
3
2475 ft2
2016
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1 of 6 16144 REDWOOD ST
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Single Family Home
Omaha, NE 68136
4
3
1527 ft2
2005
1 of 28 6424 S 162ND TERRACE CIR
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Single Family Home
Omaha, NE 68135
3
3
2052 ft2
1998
Hot
1 of 24 803 BEAVER LAKE BLVD
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Single Family Home
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
3
3
2318 ft2
2015
1 of 25 329 S 169TH CIR
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Single Family Home
Omaha, NE 68118
3
3
2234 ft2
2004
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1 of 23 7823 COUNTY ROAD 39
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Single Family Home
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
4
3
3375 ft2
1999
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17013 CENTENNIAL RD
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Single Family Home
Omaha, NE 68136
4
3
2564 ft2
2017
1 of 22 17552 Parker Plaza
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Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Omaha, NE 68118
3
3
1735 ft2
2009
Hot
1 of 11 4610 S 178TH ST
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Single Family Home
Omaha, NE 68135
3
2
1194 ft2
2000
18978 PRATT ST
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Single Family Home
Elkhorn, NE 68022
5
5
3248 ft2
2016
Hot
1 of 30 19005 COSTANZO CIR
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Single Family Home
Elkhorn, NE 68022
3
2
2003 ft2
1979
1 of 16 4404 N 193RD CIR
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Single Family Home
Elkhorn, NE 68022
4
4
3227 ft2
2001
1 of 12 19608 BELLBROOK BLVD
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Single Family Home
Gretna, NE 68028
5
3
3268 ft2
2007
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1 of 27 20550 FLAVIN ST
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Single Family Home
Elkhorn, NE 68022
5
3
2200 ft2
1961
1 of 26 13522 SPRING RIDGE LOOP
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Single Family Home
Blair, NE 68008
3
3
1961 ft2
2014
36807 OAKMONT DR
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Single Family Home
Louisville, NE 68037
4
3
2404 ft2
2001
20940 TIMBERLANE DR
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Skyline Ranches
Single Family Home
Elkhorn, NE 68022
8
6
7582 ft2
2022
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1 of 25 1404 N 209TH AVE
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Single Family Home
Elkhorn, NE 68022
4
4
2728 ft2
2008
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1 of 48 1402 N 209TH AVE
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Single Family Home
Elkhorn, NE 68022
4
3
2368 ft2
2008
1 of 20 2727 COLLEGE DR
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Single Family Home
Blair, NE 68008
3
2
1400 ft2
2019
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Buying a Home in Council Bluffs, IA

Council Bluffs, IA is seeing rapid growth and Council Bluffs, IA's' housing market remains optimal with an average home price that is -44% below the 2024 national average. Council Bluffs, IA is part of Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie is 1.39% which is above the national average, which is 0.99%.

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Top Reasons to Live in Council Bluffs, IA

Housing Statistics Of the nearly 25,000 homes and apartments in Council Bluffs, about 35% are renter-occupied. At any given time, approximately 8.5% of the total rental homes are vacant. Compared to national averages, real estate prices are quite affordable for all types of properties, including single family dwellings, apartments, and rent to own houses. The median sales price for residential homes in the city is $141,500, while rental rates hover around $694 per month.

Outdoor Activities There's plenty to do outdoors, particularly in and around water. The Missouri River provides residents with plenty of boating, fishing and recreational opportunities--there's even a riverboat casino. The expansive Lake Manawa State Park features camping, boating, fishing, swimming and sunbathing. Council Bluffs also offers a wide range of natural areas and historic sites, including Stan Bahnsen Park and the Golden Spike monument.

Local Sports The Mid-America Center (MAC) in Council Bluffs is a 6,700-seat arena that hosts a variety of entertainment and sporting events. Formerly the home of the Iowa Blackhawks Arena Football team, the MAC has recently hosted the Omaha Rollergirls, as well as USHL hockey. High school sports are something of an obsession in the area, with rabid local followings for St. Albert, Abraham Lincoln, Lewis Central and Thomas Jefferson varsity programs.

Neighborhoods in Council Bluffs Though Council Bluffs is itself a relatively small suburban town, there are distinct neighborhood divisions. Most are fairly historic and served as settlement homes for various groups of railway workers. A few of the most notable areas include: