Rent to own Homes in Garfield Heights, OH

Garfield Heights has been called one of America's most affordable communities. The city has 10 distinct neighborhoods and a population of over 28,000 residents. It became a popular place for settlers during the 19th century because of its height above the swampland of the Cuyahoga Valley. The town's early residents became known for the black salt they would manufacture from mixing lye and potash from local burned timber. By the 1920s, the area became a popular residential community.

Garfield Heights, OH is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $43,901 and a median rent of $937, the Garfield Heights, OH 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 Garfield Heights, OH. 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 Garfield Heights, OH rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.
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13704 CARPENTER RD
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Single Family Home
Cleveland, OH 44125
3
1
1596 ft2
1962
4127 E 114TH ST
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Union - Miles Park
Single Family Home
Cleveland, OH 44105
4
1
1312 ft2
1915
3606 MENLO RD
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Single Family Home
Cleveland, OH 44120
4
1
1840 ft2
1923
1 of 30 20438 ALMAR DR
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Single Family Home
Shaker Heights, OH 44122
3
2
1700 ft2
1912
2880 Warrensville Rd
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Single Family Home
Beachwood, OH 44122
4
3
2592 ft2
1958
Hot
3432 DESOTA AVE
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Single Family Home
Cleveland, OH 44118
3
3
1563 ft2
1910
9745 SHENANDOAH DR
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Single Family Home
Brecksville, OH 44141
4
4
4670 ft2
1984
817 COLONY DR
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Single Family Home
Cleveland, OH 44143
3
2
2186 ft2
1950
6336 ALMONT DR
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Single Family Home
Brookpark, OH 44142
3
2
1164 ft2
1961
Hot
9430 COLUMBIA RD
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Single Family Home
Olmsted Falls, OH 44138
3
1
1460 ft2
1925
719 EVANS AVE
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North Hill
Single Family Home
Akron, OH 44310
2
1
958 ft2
1927
1214 E ARCHWOOD AVE
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East Akron
Single Family Home
Akron, OH 44306
5
2
1564 ft2
1915
Hot
1 of 10 12817 YORK BLVD
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Single Family Home
Cleveland, OH 44125
3
1
1450 ft2
1953
Hot
1 of 17 4407 E 141ST ST
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Corlett
Single Family Home
Cleveland, OH 44128
2
1
876 ft2
1951
1 of 24 11404 BRIARCLIFF DR
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Single Family Home
Cleveland, OH 44125
3
2
1232 ft2
1957
1 of 27 11404Briarcliff Dr.
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Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Garfield Hts., OH 44125
3
2
1232 ft2
1957
1 of 18 5511 DUNHAM RD
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Multifamily (5+ Units)
Maple Heights, OH 44137
4
2
1950 ft2
1924
1 of 2 16215 MILES AVE
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Lee - Miles
Single Family Home
Cleveland, OH 44128
3
1
980 ft2
1965
1 of 8 4024 E 143RD ST
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Corlett
Multifamily (5+ Units)
Cleveland, OH 44128
4
2
1632 ft2
1924
Hot
1 of 3 17201 LIPTON AVE
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Lee - Miles
Single Family Home
Cleveland, OH 44128
2
1
1190 ft2
1927
Hot
1 of 20 13402 DURKEE AVE
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Corlett
Single Family Home
Cleveland, OH 44105
3
1
980 ft2
1914
Hot
16102 TALFORD AVE
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Lee - Miles
Single Family Home
Cleveland, OH 44128
3
1
1290 ft2
1941
6304 ELMARGE DR
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Single Family Home
Independence, OH 44131
3
1
1152 ft2
1952
Hot
5558 BEECHWOOD AVE
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Single Family Home
Maple Heights, OH 44137
2
2
960 ft2
1944
Hot
6011 KENYON AVE
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North Broadway
Single Family Home
Cleveland, OH 44105
3
2
1624 ft2
1900
Hot
1 of 17 7214 CONELLY BLVD
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Single Family Home
Bedford, OH 44146
4
2
1377 ft2
1952
Hot
1 of 23 7901 WALTON RD
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Single Family Home
Bedford, OH 44146
3
2
1645 ft2
1959
2367 E 83RD ST
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Fairfax
Multifamily (5+ Units)
Cleveland, OH 44104
6
2
2326 ft2
1910
Hot
1 of 26 1809 KEYSTONE RD
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Single Family Home
Cleveland, OH 44134
3
2
1331 ft2
1920
2252 E 83rd St
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Fairfax
Single Family Home
Cleveland, OH 44103
6
2
2516 ft2
1910
1 of 10 7544 Amber Ln
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Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Brecksville, OH 44212
3
3
1855 ft2
1961
1 of 27 2598 W 11TH ST
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Tremont
Multifamily (5+ Units)
Cleveland, OH 44113
4
3
2375 ft2
1891
Hot
1 of 29 126 KIMROSE LN
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Townhouse/Condo
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
3
2
1404 ft2
1976
1 of 2 17915 Harvard Rd
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Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Cleveland, OH 44128
4
2
1794 ft2
1945
2098 W 7th St
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Tremont
Single Family Home
Cleveland, OH 44113
2
3
2252 ft2
2007
1 of 3 25021 Aurora Road trlr 63
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Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Bedford Heights, OH 44146
2
1
1700 ft2
1968
Hot
1 of 31 3031 EUCLID HEIGHTS BLVD
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Single Family Home
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
5
4
4258 ft2
1928
2868 W SULGRAVE OVAL
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Single Family Home
Shaker Heights, OH 44122
4
3
2484 ft2
1953
1602 E 85th St
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Hough
Single Family Home
Cleveland, OH 44103
4
1
2958 ft2
1900
1 of 19 6300 Greenwood Parkway
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Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Northfield, OH 44067
2
2
1200 ft2
1970
1 of 6 7209 WARD RD
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Single Family Home
Cleveland, OH 44134
3
2
1369 ft2
1963
3180 WHITETHORN RD
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Single Family Home
Cleveland, OH 44118
4
2
1624 ft2
1920
Hot
1401 E 61ST ST
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Hough
Single Family Home
Cleveland, OH 44103
3
1
1050 ft2
1880
1 of 29 24760 ALBERT LN
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Single Family Home
Beachwood, OH 44122
3
3
2266 ft2
1961
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Buying a Home in Garfield Heights, OH

Garfield Heights, OH is seeing rapid growth and Garfield Heights, OH's' housing market remains optimal with an average home price that is -65% below the 2024 national average. Garfield Heights, OH is part of Cuyahoga 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 Cuyahoga is 1.93% which is above the national average, which is 0.99%.

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Top 5 Reasons to Live in Garfield Heights, OH

Home affordability and high owner occupancy create a strong community feel! Homes in Garfield Heights remain affordable with the median home for sale purchase price hovering at $59,900. The home owner occupancy rate hovers at around 73 percent. Most are traditional home purchases, but rent to own homes are becoming popular. The high rate of owner occupied homes helps to bolster a strong sense of community. Garfield Heights has developed a reputation as one for the best block party places in the U.S. The Michael and Bobbie Diamond Foundation throws an annual block party every year in the town. The Garfield Park Reservation located on Broadway ave has become known for this giant festivity.

Nature beckons in the heart of the city! The Garfield Park Reservation affords residents the chance to enjoy nature in the heart of the city. Heavily forested and comprised of lava beds, there are numerous picnic sites, hiking trails and bird watching opportunities at the park for community members to enjoy. The Garfield Park Nature Center is another place worth visiting. It has a wildlife exhibit and numerous native plants on display

History comes alive! The history of the town and surrounding area are evident in many of the buildings in the area, which feature architecture from the 1920s to 1930s. Locals can seek out the history of their neighborhood at the Garfield Heights Historical Society. The Cuyahoga County Library also has numerous historic texts and photos available for viewing.

Low cost of living! The cost of living in Garfield Heights is approximately 19 percent below the national average. Use the money you will be saving to hire Weiss Movers and Storage or Berman Moving and Storage to do the heavy lifting for you.

Get ready for a bike ride along the town's biker friendly roadways and trails! Biking is a favorite pastime in Garfield Heights and there are no shortage of bike trails that intersect the neighborhoods. The Berlin Lake Trail takes bikers off road around a lake trail. The Bridgeway Trail is asphalt and spans four miles.