Rent to own Homes in Seattle, WA

With stunning mountain scenery, a magnificent coastline and a vibrant music and arts scene, there's no better place to call home than Seattle, Washington. The Emerald City is renowned for its farmers markets, world class wineries and quality restaurants, not to mention the splendid Waterfront and Pike Place Market. This is a city with energy and technology, and yet also the perfect place to listen to jazz on a Sunday afternoon or enjoy a walk in the Olympic Sculpture Park. It has a high proportion of couples without kids and it's also a place for canine lovers -- there are more dogs here than children. Seattle is a fun and friendly place to live and definitely somewhere you can call home.

Seattle, WA is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $97,185 and a median rent of $1,702, the Seattle, WA 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 Seattle, WA. 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 Seattle, WA rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.
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New
3445 134TH AVE NE
Rent To Own
Bridle Trails
Single Family Home
Bellevue, WA 98005
4
3
4040 ft2
2006
15346 SE MAY VALLEY RD
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Renton, WA 98059
3
2
1100 ft2
1912
6124 PIONEER WAY E
Rent To Own
Waller
Single Family Home
Puyallup, WA 98371
3
3
1708 ft2
1966
10430 PATTERSON ST S
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Tacoma, WA 98444
1
1
520 ft2
1943
Hot
1 of 2 4043 WONDERWOOD LN SE
Rent To Own
Horizons
Single Family Home
Lacey, WA 98503
3
3
1716 ft2
2001
2214 S 120TH ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Riverton-Boulevard Park
Single Family Home
Seattle, WA 98168
5
2
2620 ft2
1961
1420 E PINE ST #W215
Rent to Own Eligible
Broadway
Townhouse/Condo
Seattle, WA 98122
1
1
664 ft2
2005
11249 WOODLEY AVE S
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Seattle, WA 98178
3
1
1090 ft2
1944
1916 15th Ave S
Rent to Own Eligible
North Beacon Hill
Single Family Home
Seattle, WA 98144
3
2
1540 ft2
1998
918 14TH AVE #D
Rent to Own Eligible
Minor
Townhouse/Condo
Seattle, WA 98122
1
3
910 ft2
2015
66 BELL ST #A45
Rent to Own Eligible
Belltown
Townhouse/Condo
Seattle, WA 98121
1
1
594 ft2
1914
2817 S COLUMBIAN WAY
Rent to Own Eligible
Columbia City
Townhouse/Condo
Seattle, WA 98108
3
2
1510 ft2
2006
Hot
421 MALDEN AVE E
Rent to Own Eligible
Broadway
Single Family Home
Seattle, WA 98112
3
1
1600 ft2
1904
401 9TH AVE N #616
Rent to Own Eligible
South-Lake Union
Townhouse/Condo
Seattle, WA 98109
1
2
911 ft2
2008
109 15TH AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Seattle, WA 98122
3
1
1540 ft2
1902
403 TERRY AVE #2
Rent to Own Eligible
First Hill
Townhouse/Condo
Seattle, WA 98104
2
1
606 ft2
1907
1420 TERRY AVE #2702
Rent to Own Eligible
Central Business District
Townhouse/Condo
Seattle, WA 98101
3
3
2189 ft2
2002
1711 E OLIVE WAY #217
Rent to Own Eligible
Broadway
Townhouse/Condo
Seattle, WA 98102
1
1
618 ft2
1993
1700 LAKESIDE AVE S
Rent to Own Eligible
Mt. Baker
Single Family Home
Seattle, WA 98144
3
3
2310 ft2
1925
511 W MERCER PL #502
Rent to Own Eligible
Interbay
Townhouse/Condo
Seattle, WA 98119
3
2
2165 ft2
2003
1115 41ST AVE E
Rent to Own Eligible
Harrison/ Denny Blaine
Single Family Home
Seattle, WA 98112
5
3
5300 ft2
2023
1408 12TH AVE #403
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Seattle, WA 98122
2
2
1154 ft2
2007
121 STEWART ST #2207
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Seattle, WA 98101
2
2
1059 ft2
2021
233 HARVARD AVE E
Rent to Own Eligible
Broadway
Single Family Home
Seattle, WA 98102
4
2
2870 ft2
1910
909 5TH AVE #705
Rent to Own Eligible
Central Business District
Townhouse/Condo
Seattle, WA 98164
1
1
807 ft2
2007
3717 BEACH DR SW #303
Rent to Own Eligible
Alki
Townhouse/Condo
Seattle, WA 98116
1
2
1080 ft2
1968
Hot
911 HIAWATHA PL S
Rent to Own Eligible
Atlantic
Townhouse/Condo
Seattle, WA 98144
2
3
1140 ft2
1901
1526 ALKI AVE SW #205
Rent to Own Eligible
Alki
Townhouse/Condo
Seattle, WA 98116
2
2
1135 ft2
1986
4745 DELRIDGE WAY SW
Rent to Own Eligible
North Delridge
Townhouse/Condo
Seattle, WA 98106
6
3
2350 ft2
1957
219 22ND AVE #C
Rent to Own Eligible
Minor
Townhouse/Condo
Seattle, WA 98122
2
2
1040 ft2
2021
160 HIGHLAND DR
Rent to Own Eligible
East Queen Anne
Single Family Home
Seattle, WA 98109
6
6
6230 ft2
1985
Hot
2566 56TH AVE SW
Rent to Own Eligible
Alki
Townhouse/Condo
Seattle, WA 98116
4
2
1750 ft2
1950
1223 SPRING ST #801
Rent to Own Eligible
First Hill
Townhouse/Condo
Seattle, WA 98104
3
3
2666 ft2
1929
New
9754 4TH AVE NW
Rent to Own Eligible
Greenwood
Townhouse/Condo
Seattle, WA 98177
3
2
1310 ft2
2008
New
7510 JONES AVE NW
Rent to Own Eligible
Loyal Heights
Single Family Home
Seattle, WA 98117
3
1
1230 ft2
1928
New
3633 WOODLAWN AVE N
Rent to Own Eligible
Wallingford
Townhouse/Condo
Seattle, WA 98103
6
3
3900 ft2
1962
6236 S 117TH ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Bryn Mawr-Skyway
Single Family Home
Seattle, WA 98178
3
2
1900 ft2
1957
3109 E MARION ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Madrona
Townhouse/Condo
Seattle, WA 98122
5
3
2890 ft2
1913
2720 3RD AVE #405
Rent to Own Eligible
Belltown
Townhouse/Condo
Seattle, WA 98121
1
1
838 ft2
2007
300 10TH AVE #A302
Rent to Own Eligible
First Hill
Townhouse/Condo
Seattle, WA 98122
1
1
545 ft2
1990
121 LAKESIDE AVE #206
Rent to Own Eligible
Leschi
Townhouse/Condo
Seattle, WA 98122
2
2
1536 ft2
1998
1 of 24 3011 E CHERRY ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Madrona
Single Family Home
Seattle, WA 98122
5
1
2430 ft2
1951
905 CHERRY ST #703
Rent to Own Eligible
First Hill
Townhouse/Condo
Seattle, WA 98104
1
1
476 ft2
1969
590 1ST AVE S #607
Rent to Own Eligible
SoDo
Townhouse/Condo
Seattle, WA 98104
1
1
821 ft2
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Buying a Home in Seattle, WA

Seattle, WA is seeing rapid growth and Seattle, WA's' housing market remains not optimal with an average home price that is 228% above the 2024 national average. Seattle, WA is part of King 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 King is 0.88% which is below the national average, which is 0.99%.

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Top Reasons to Live in Seattle WA

Housing in Seattle: A Few Facts Seattle's housing market is on the rise after seeing prices depreciate by 3.6% in the last three years. The trend is definitely on the upswing now, with a 6.6% increase on apartment prices in the last six months. If you are thinking about a move to Seattle, now might be a good time to come before things get to pricy.

School Systems in Seattle There are 155 primary and secondary schools across Seattle and many are extremely high-performing. The public schools in Seattle are part of Seattle Public Schools. There are around 54,000 students in Seattle, and each school has facilities for those with special needs. The International Baccalaureate Program is also available at Rainier Beach High School. Seattle is home to a number of technology leaders and industry champion, as well as the University of Washington.

Art and Culture in Seattle Seattle has a vibrant music, arts and dance scene, and it is home to some of the best museums in the USA. This is where Jimi Hendrix came from and where Quincy Jones grew up. Bing Crosby was born in neighboring Tacoma and Kurt Cobain formed Nirvana here. This is a city where art can be seen in the streets and where museums attract people from all over the country. The Seattle Art Museum has interesting exhibitions through the year. In Seattle, there are also some great festivals annually -- including Bumbershoot, the Children's Film Festival, and the Edmonds Art Fair. Music is very much a focal point within the culture of Seattle, and there are lots of concerts and recitals in town at the many venues.

Neighborhoods in Seattle Seattle has a number of neighborhoods in the city, which have their own distinctive characteristics. Choosing somewhere to live will depend on work and the commuting distance, your child's education needs, and the type of place that you feel at home in.