Rent to own Homes in Laurel, MS

Laurel was founded in 1882, and quickly became a thriving mill town located in what is known as Mississippi's Pine Belt. It was known for its yellow pine and shipped more of it than anywhere else in the world. The railroad was a major factor in its growth and Amtrak still connects Laurel with New York, Washington, D.C., Atlanta and New Orleans. Oil was discovered in 1942, changing Laurel's character forever and spawning more than 150 related businesses, but it retains its historic Main Street and tree-lined residential neighborhoods.

Laurel, MS is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $34,114 and a median rent of $703, the Laurel, MS 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 Laurel, MS. 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 Laurel, MS rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.
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2045 HIGHWAY 184
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Single Family Home
Laurel, MS 39443
3
2
1800 ft2
1960
710 MYRTLE ST
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Single Family Home
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
3
2
1330 ft2
1955
1 of 52 47 JOSHBURY CIR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Laurel, MS 39443
3
1
2339 ft2
2014
1 of 18 37 OAK CREST DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Laurel, MS 39440
4
2
1844 ft2
1958
315 S Cooks Ave
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Single Family Home
Laurel, MS 39440
3
2
1610 ft2
1952
1 of 210 300 Mason St
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Townhouse/Condo
Laurel, MS 39440
3
2
1320 ft2
1996
1 of 98 12 TALLAHOMA DR W
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Single Family Home
Laurel, MS 39440
4
4
4456 ft2
1979
1 of 252 3381 ELLISVILLE BLVD
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Single Family Home
Laurel, MS 39443
3
3
2245 ft2
1928
New
1 of 22 18 GARDNER RD
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Single Family Home
Laurel, MS 39443
4
2
1955 ft2
1978
1 of 18 66 GAVIN SUBDIVISION RD
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Single Family Home
Laurel, MS 39443
3
2
1819 ft2
1984
26 COUNTY ROAD 151B1
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Single Family Home
Laurel, MS 39443
4
4
3410 ft2
2021
112 ELIZABETH CIR
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Single Family Home
Petal, MS 39465
3
3
2947 ft2
1977
1 of 40 406 HILLSIDE DR
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Single Family Home
Petal, MS 39465
4
2
1882 ft2
1976
1 of 9 7 HEMMINGWAY PL
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Single Family Home
Petal, MS 39465
3
2
1684 ft2
2006
62 HIGH MEADOW CIR
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Single Family Home
Petal, MS 39465
3
2
2125 ft2
2007
72 HIGH MEADOW CIR
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Single Family Home
Petal, MS 39465
3
2
1818 ft2
2007
1 of 52 613 MEADOW LANE DR
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Single Family Home
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
3
1
1392 ft2
1955
1 of 111 600 BAY ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Hattiesburg Historic
Single Family Home
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
5
4
3798 ft2
1909
1209 HIGHWAY 589
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Seminary, MS 39479
4
3
6072 ft2
2008
1 of 54 2000 FULLER ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
3
2
2150 ft2
1996
1 of 75 2500 SIERRA CIR
Rent to Own Eligible
Arcadia - Sunset
Single Family Home
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
4
4
5497 ft2
1975
1 of 10 113 JEFF DAVIS CIR
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University Heights
Single Family Home
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
4
3
3779 ft2
1968
686 EPLEY RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
5
3
1812 ft2
1955
1 of 36 1728 SCR 86
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Single Family Home
Mize, MS 39116
4
2
1860 ft2
1972
1 of 53 56 LAKE FORGETFUL
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Single Family Home
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
2
2
1600 ft2
1970
1 of 60 135 SHADOW RIDGE RD
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Single Family Home
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
3
2
1867 ft2
2004
1 of 76 150 SCR 45
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Mize, MS 39116
3
3
2917 ft2
1974
New
1 of 31 109 SERENE HLS
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
4
2
2211 ft2
2004
1 of 11 33 CHARLESTON WAY
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Single Family Home
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
3
2
1261 ft2
2009
16 TUNA CIR
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Single Family Home
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
4
4
2857 ft2
2003
1 of 38 23 WHITESTONE CT
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
3
2
1323 ft2
2006
1 of 62 171 TALLULAH RDG
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
4
5
3306 ft2
2005
1 of 22 6758 U S HIGHWAY 98
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
3
2
4413 ft2
1993
104 POPLAR ST
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Single Family Home
Sumrall, MS 39482
10
2
1775 ft2
1900
1 of 83 80 MARAIS RDG
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
5
5
3863 ft2
2007
1 of 26 204 HOLLY CIR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Purvis, MS 39475
3
2
1500 ft2
2005
New
1 of 50 1303 EDGEWOOD DR
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Single Family Home
Laurel, MS 39440
3
2
1500 ft2
1970
New
1 of 102 2320 OLD BAY SPRINGS RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Laurel, MS 39440
4
4
2932 ft2
1981
217 VICTORY RD
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Single Family Home
Laurel, MS 39443
3
2
1813 ft2
2019
1 of 17 8 PINE RIDGE CV
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Single Family Home
Ellisville, MS 39437
3
3
3383 ft2
2013
Hot
1 of 43 39 WEST CIR
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Single Family Home
Ellisville, MS 39437
3
3
2500 ft2
2014
Hot
1116 N MAGNOLIA AVE
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Single Family Home
Heidelberg, MS 39439
3
1
1080 ft2
1979
Hot
1 of 5 312 SPRING ST
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Single Family Home
Taylorsville, MS 39168
5
4
3000 ft2
1958
Hot
1 of 5 114 LARAWOOD PT
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Petal, MS 39465
4
4
2816 ft2
1997
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Buying a Home in Laurel, MS

Laurel, MS is seeing rapid growth and Laurel, MS's' housing market remains optimal with an average home price that is -57% below the 2024 national average. Laurel, MS is part of Jones 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 Jones is 0.66% which is below the national average, which is 0.99%.

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Laurel, MS is a true Southern Belle with loads of charm

Reasonable Housing: The median house value in Laurel is $75,620, which is low compared with the nation as a whole, but not near the lower end in the state. Property values have increased about 20 percent over the past decade. About half of Laurel's homes are single-family detached models, built between the 1940s and 1960s, but there are also duplexes, larger homes converted to multi-family housing and small apartments, as well new apartment complexes. The Eastview neighborhood has large trees and is an established area with small to medium-sized homes and small apartment buildings. Many newer and larger homes have been built in the Route 15/Audubon Drive area,

History and Art: You can escape the stresses and rigors of modern life with a visit to Landrum's Homestead & Village. It's a complete historical recreation of life the way it used to be lived and includes live animals, a working grist mill, a maze and mystery house, rock mining, a gift shop and a variety of other treats. An experience of another kind is a visit to the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art. Located right downtown, it contains ever-changing exhibits and displays a great collection of Indian baskets, pottery, jewelry, antiques and art of all kinds.

Encouraging New Construction: The city issued more than 1,100 permits for new construction, remodeling and repairs in 2013, confirming that Laurel is a good place to invest in real estate. More than 100 of those permits were for duplexes and multi-family units. Although more than 50 percent of residents own their homes, finding rent to own property should not be difficult. Rents are, on average, higher here than in most of the state, but still reasonable. Approximately 11 percent of the housing in the City Center neighborhood is small apartment buildings. It is a popular, walkable area, close to the Amtrak Station and Lee's Coffee & Tea.

Eating Out: From down-home casual to romantic date night, you can find a great place to dine in Laurel. The Loft on Central Avenue is where you'll want to dress up and celebrate a special occasion. For casual fun and good food, head on over to Topher's Rock 'n Roll Grill or when you have a taste for Cajun spice, New Orleans flair and Gulf Coast specialties, stop in at Cafe La Fleur.