Rent to own Homes in DeKalb, IL

Tour historic spaces! Carriages, homestead artifacts, and an education on barbed wire fill the Ellwood House Museum. The four story home is open for guided tours and the well preserved grounds are a must see. Make certain and trek over to the Joseph Glidden Homestead and historic barn and traverse the lush gardens after the tour.

DeKalb, IL is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $44,223 and a median rent of $889, the DeKalb, IL 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 DeKalb, IL. 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.

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260 GREGORY M SEARS DR
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Single Family Home
Gilberts, IL 60136
4
3
1801 ft2
2003
84 PUEBLO RD
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Boulder Hill
Single Family Home
Montgomery, IL 60538
3
1
988 ft2
1960
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636 PEARCES FRD
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Single Family Home
Oswego, IL 60543
5
4
2800 ft2
1988
2301 SUMMERLIN DR
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Single Family Home
Aurora, IL 60503
2
2
0 ft2
1609 EDINBURGH DR #117-5
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Tri Village
Townhouse/Condo
Bartlett, IL 60103
3
3
1826 ft2
2005
3648 WHITE EAGLE DR
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White Eagle Club
Single Family Home
Naperville, IL 60564
5
3
2896 ft2
1996
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2008 TYLER TRL
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Mchenry
Single Family Home
Mchenry, IL 60051
3
3
1981 ft2
2006
503 S 3RD ST
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Single Family Home
Dekalb, IL 60115
5
2
0 ft2
1738 THUROW ST
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Single Family Home
Sycamore, IL 60178
4
3
2380 ft2
2004
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1 of 8 27454 DEVINE WAY
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Single Family Home
Sycamore, IL 60178
3
4
27000 ft2
1993
809 ASPEN WAY
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Single Family Home
Genoa, IL 60135
4
3
1985 ft2
1996
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1 of 28 194 MAPLE ST
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Single Family Home
Hinckley, IL 60520
3
2
1700 ft2
1937
6790 CHERRY VALLEY RD
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Single Family Home
Kingston, IL 60145
3
2
1600 ft2
1970
274 DEUTSCH RD
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Single Family Home
Burlington, IL 60109
4
3
2786 ft2
1980
326 PANAMA AVE
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Single Family Home
Hampshire, IL 60140
4
4
1920 ft2
2004
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1 of 37 305 CENTURY DR
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Single Family Home
Hampshire, IL 60140
4
4
2550 ft2
2002
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1 of 23 867 LIBERTY DR
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Single Family Home
Elburn, IL 60119
4
3
3202 ft2
2003
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1012 SEARS CIR
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Single Family Home
Elburn, IL 60119
3
3
1800 ft2
2019
1 of 6 19N272 GREEN MEADOWS LN
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Single Family Home
Hampshire, IL 60140
4
3
2495 ft2
1990
67 Blue Jay Ct
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Single Family Home
Sandwich, IL 60548
3
2
0 ft2
1997
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1 of 18 520 S BEN ST
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Single Family Home
Plano, IL 60545
3
1
1125 ft2
1946
1 of 10 146 WAYNE RD
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Single Family Home
Rochelle, IL 61068
4
3
1440 ft2
1994
1 of 6 1420 UNION AVE
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Belvidere
Single Family Home
Belvidere, IL 61008
3
1
1426 ft2
1910
Hot
1 of 17 1411 NEWPORT CIR
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Cambridge Lakes
Single Family Home
Pingree Grove, IL 60140
3
3
1636 ft2
2014
Hot
1 of 20 602 E WASHINGTON ST
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Single Family Home
Marengo, IL 60152
4
4
2200 ft2
1937
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1 of 33 309 NORFOLK LN
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Single Family Home
Pingree Grove, IL 60140
3
3
1900 ft2
2017
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1 of 14 3986 RICHARD DR
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Single Family Home
Cherry Valley, IL 61016
4
4
1863 ft2
1993
4377 N STATE ROUTE 23
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Single Family Home
Leland, IL 60531
4
4
1460 ft2
1991
1 of 8 91 RIVERS EDGE DR
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Townhouse/Condo
Cherry Valley, IL 61016
2
2
1723 ft2
2004
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1 of 12 11364 BELLFLOWER LN
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Del Webb's Sun City
Single Family Home
Huntley, IL 60142
2
2
1555 ft2
2003
Hot
1 of 36 5647 PALISADES PKWY
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Single Family Home
Rockford, IL 61109
3
2
1636 ft2
1976
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1 of 25 3N765 BAERT LN
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Single Family Home
Saint Charles, IL 60175
5
4
3221 ft2
1995
Hot
1 of 18 2758 CONSTANCE LN
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Single Family Home
Marengo, IL 60152
4
3
3600 ft2
1992
212 CASSIDY LN
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Single Family Home
Elgin, IL 60124
3
3
1894 ft2
2005
Hot
891 PURCELL ST
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Single Family Home
Yorkville, IL 60560
3
2
1650 ft2
2016
1 of 39 38W497 MALLARD LAKE RD
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Single Family Home
Saint Charles, IL 60175
7
5
4328 ft2
1976
1 of 47 921 N DEERPATH RD
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Single Family Home
North Aurora, IL 60542
3
2
1579 ft2
1860
Hot
1 of 27 12500 GLAZIER ST
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Talamore
Single Family Home
Huntley, IL 60142
4
3
3600 ft2
2014
Hot
1 of 15 3S178 NELSON LAKE RD
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Single Family Home
Batavia, IL 60510
4
3
2266 ft2
1973
134 TIMBER CT
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Single Family Home
Gilberts, IL 60136
4
4
4259 ft2
2003
3320 HUSKING PEG LN
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Single Family Home
Geneva, IL 60134
4
3
3500 ft2
2000
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1 of 29 12336 BUTLER LN
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Single Family Home
Huntley, IL 60142
4
3
2273 ft2
2015
1 of 12 449 NELSON DR
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Single Family Home
Geneva, IL 60134
4
3
2284 ft2
2002
Hot
1 of 22 37W563 SCHUSTER LN
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Single Family Home
Batavia, IL 60510
4
2
2394 ft2
1995
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DeKalb, IL is seeing rapid growth and DeKalb, IL's' housing market remains optimal with an average home price that is -24% below the 2024 national average. DeKalb, IL is part of DeKalb 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 DeKalb is 2.22% which is above the national average, which is 0.99%.

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DeKalb, IL

Unique eats! Taste buds begging for a change from the routine can grab what they desire without leaving town. Tapalaluna is a fusion small bites bar that serves wine, libation, and tapas ranging from bruschetta to ahi tuna bites. Fushi Yami Hibachi and Sushi offers locals a fast take on grill to table stir fry and fresh rolls that won't empty your wallet.

Locally owned markets! When the grocery store won't do, head to the butchers at Inoden's Meat Market where kind counter folks slice you off a piece of heaven. A vast selection of cheese, seasoning, and side plates not to mention the wine and beer tastings offered in store on Saturdays, make this a one stop shop. What you don't find at Inoden's, you'll find at local grocer, Duck Soup Coop, that stocks organic fare and locally made foodstuff.

Live bands! Both regional and local talents grace stages around town. The establishments that break the mold are Otto's, a dingy rock haven that draws the big names to this modest suburb, and The House Cafe, an unassuming coffee and beer joint that books astounding gigs and has a decent size stage to back them up.

Nostalgic Outings! Travel back to the future and tap your inner child as you weave around a room full of retro arcade games at Star Worlds Arcade. It's easy to spend hours here trying to get the high score in pinball. The games rotate and the owner is passionate about the spot that's held the same location since the 1980s. To take home a piece of antiquated fun instead, head to Cracker Jax, a resale boutique that holds the key to every old item you've ever wanted to purchase but couldn't find.

Inexpensive housing options! For a bargain on rent to own homes, seek property near South 4th Street and Gurler Road, median home values are $121,863 and the neighborhood allows easy access to I-88.

Rental rates that'll make you grin! Renters seeking rent to own houses should look to City Center where average monthly rent is $701. This area is in close proximity to the East Lagoon, Egyptian Theatre and Prairie Park.

Homes high in value! For rent to own properties worth a bit more, scour the area near Bethany and Gildden Roads where median home values reach $238,555. The east end of the community sits on the Buena Vista Golf Course.

Vacancies! The blocks surrounding Twombly and Glidden Road have a vacancy rate of 14.4%. Those choosing to live in the area gain access to many eateries and outdoor retreats such as Lorusso Lagoon, Horseshoe Pond, and Pappas Park.