Rent to own Homes in Oakland, CA

Northern California is filled with intriguing cities, but few are as multicultural, ethnically diverse and complicated as Oakland. Located in the Bay Area, just six miles from San Francisco, Oakland is the busiest port in Northern California, and the fifth busiest in America. On top of this excellence in trade, Oakland also boasts storied professional sports teams and stadiums, including the Oakland Raiders and the Golden State Warriors, a rich history of political activism, and an insistence on sustainable, renewable and green energy practices for its residents and companies. Crime continues to plague Oakland, from rampant property crime to more disturbing violent crimes in specific neighborhoods, but the city across the way continues to grow, improve and reach for greatness while embracing its incredibly desirable individuality.

Oakland, CA is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $80,143 and a median rent of $1,539, the Oakland, CA 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 Oakland, CA. 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 Oakland, CA rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.

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Hot
81 TARRY LN
3 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent To Own
Sleepy Hollow Area
Single Family Home
Orinda, CA 94563
1,692 Sqft | Built in 1951
1600 INGALLS ST
4 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent To Own
Bayview
Single Family Home
San Francisco, CA 94124
1,200 Sqft | Built in 1944
1 MANDALAY PL #1506
2 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent To Own
Paradise Valley
Townhouse/Condo
South San Francisco, CA 94080
1,548 Sqft | Built in 2004
Hot New
5 WINCHESTER PL
4 Beds, 4 Baths
Rent To Own
Burlingame Gardens
Single Family Home
Burlingame, CA 94010
Built in 1930
711 PORTWALK PL
3 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent To Own
Redwood Shores
Townhouse/Condo
Redwood City, CA 94065
1,050 Sqft | Built in 1987
601 Middle Rd APT 22
1 Bed, 1 Bath
Rent To Own
Belmont
Single Family Home
Belmont, CA 94002
550 Sqft | Built in 1907
Baine Avenue Apartments, 6437 Baine Ave
2 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent To Own
Newark
Single Family Home
Newark, CA 94560
670 Sqft
967 JORDAN ST
4 Beds, 4 Baths
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Montara, CA 94037
3,469 Sqft | Built in 1981
Rent to own homes offer low monthly payments and flexible terms.
2017 ASILOMAR DR
5 Beds, 4 Baths
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Antioch, CA 94509
2,761 Sqft | Built in 1997
437 Chateau La Salle Dr #437
2 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
San Jose, CA 95111
1,440 Sqft | Built in 1980
200 Ford Rd SPACE 37B
1 Bed, 1 Bath
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
San Jose, CA 95138
373 Sqft | Built in 2012
New
8 ADMIRAL DR #A327
2 Beds, 1.5 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Emeryville
Townhouse/Condo
Emeryville, CA 94608
877 Sqft | Built in 1973
855 WILLIAMS ST
2 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Laqua Manor
Single Family Home
San Leandro, CA 94577
544 Sqft | Built in 1920
1 LAKESIDE DR #614
1 Bed, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Oakland, CA 94612
835 Sqft | Built in 2001
Hot New
2431 RUSSELL ST #9
2 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Elmwood
Townhouse/Condo
Berkeley, CA 94705
936 Sqft | Built in 1946
3712 MARKET ST
2 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Longfellow
Single Family Home
Emeryville, CA 94608
1,148 Sqft | Built in 1919
7400 NEY AVE
2 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Eastmont Hills
Single Family Home
Oakland, CA 94605
1,216 Sqft | Built in 1926
Hot
492 STATEN AVE #1102
1 Bed, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Oakland, CA 94610
1,160 Sqft | Built in 1929
New
7927 MACARTHUR BLVD
6 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Eastmont Hills
Townhouse/Condo
Oakland, CA 94605
2,351 Sqft | Built in 1944
New
6363 CHRISTIE AVE #2711
1 Bed, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Emeryville
Townhouse/Condo
Emeryville, CA 94608
634 Sqft | Built in 1984
911 91ST AVE
3 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Highland
Single Family Home
Oakland, CA 94603
1,008 Sqft | Built in 1944
1357 91ST AVE
3 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Oakland, CA 94603
1,104 Sqft | Built in 1910
Hot New
2351 WOOLSEY ST
2 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Berkeley, CA 94705
1,664 Sqft | Built in 1923
150 PEARL ST
60 Beds, 6.4 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Oakland Ave - Harrison St
Townhouse/Condo
Oakland, CA 94611
48,030 Sqft | Built in 1973
1 LAKESIDE DR #419
1 Bed, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Oakland, CA 94612
835 Sqft | Built in 2001
2211 24TH AVE
1 Bed, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Meadow Brook
Single Family Home
Oakland, CA 94601
696 Sqft | Built in 1901
3038 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
3 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Hoover - Foster
Townhouse/Condo
Oakland, CA 94609
1,341 Sqft | Built in 1908
280 CALDECOTT LN #219
1 Bed, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Claremont Hills
Townhouse/Condo
Oakland, CA 94618
773 Sqft | Built in 1997
7514 KRAUSE AVE
3 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Arroyo Viejo
Townhouse/Condo
Oakland, CA 94605
1,207 Sqft | Built in 1912
New
9501 WALNUT ST
3 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Cox
Single Family Home
Oakland, CA 94603
1,216 Sqft | Built in 1926
New
975 41ST ST #134
4 Beds, 3.5 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Longfellow
Townhouse/Condo
Emeryville, CA 94608
1,955 Sqft | Built in 2019
New
1301 77TH AVE
2 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
East 14th Street Business District North
Single Family Home
Oakland, CA 94621
1,002 Sqft | Built in 1925
10916 NOVELDA DR
3 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Sobrante Park
Single Family Home
Oakland, CA 94603
1,011 Sqft | Built in 1944
2636 38TH AVE
5 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Fruitvale
Single Family Home
Oakland, CA 94619
1,473 Sqft | Built in 1904
3040 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
4 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Hoover - Foster
Townhouse/Condo
Oakland, CA 94609
1,389 Sqft | Built in 1908
2643 99TH AVE
3 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Toler Heights
Single Family Home
Oakland, CA 94605
1,157 Sqft | Built in 1948
New
7400 MOUNTAIN BLVD #14
3 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Caballo Hills
Townhouse/Condo
Oakland, CA 94605
994 Sqft | Built in 1980
2701 MAXWELL AVE
2 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Central East Oakland
Single Family Home
Oakland, CA 94619
1,104 Sqft | Built in 1925
1504 PRESCOTT ST
2 Beds, 2.5 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Prescott
Townhouse/Condo
Oakland, CA 94607
1,240 Sqft | Built in 2018
9506 LAS VEGAS AVE
3 Beds, 1.5 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Oak Knoll Golf Links
Single Family Home
Oakland, CA 94605
1,819 Sqft | Built in 1940
New
706 34TH ST
6 Beds, 3 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Hoover - Foster
Townhouse/Condo
Oakland, CA 94609
2,449 Sqft | Built in 1901
1463 77TH AVE
2 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Arroyo Viejo
Single Family Home
Oakland, CA 94621
744 Sqft | Built in 1922
1837 CHURCH ST
2 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Central East Oakland
Single Family Home
Oakland, CA 94621
775 Sqft | Built in 1920
4601 VIRGINIA AVE
2 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Central East Oakland
Single Family Home
Oakland, CA 94619
1,314 Sqft | Built in 1921
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Buying a Home in Oakland, CA

Oakland, CA is seeing rapid growth and Oakland, CA's' housing market remains not optimal with an average home price that is 236% above the 2023 national average. Oakland, CA is part of Alameda 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 2023 for county Alameda is 0.68% which is below the national average, which is 0.99%.

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Top Reasons to Live in Oakland CA

Housing Statistics When searching for a new home, condo or property in Oakland, it's vitally important to consider the neighborhood when comparing prices and amenities. The median house or condo price in Oakland in 2011 was $419,200, which is elevated over California's median cost of a home. Because of the high prices, rent to own homes may prove more attractive to new buyers looking to take advantage of the growing housing market. Unfortunately, vacancies are low. The current percentage of home vacancies rests around 1.9 percent, with rental apartment vacancies looking more appealing at around 4.6 percent. Overall, the percentage of owned homes is 57 percent, rented is 42 percent and vacant is 1.9 percent (not including rentals).

Local Sports Oakland is a particularly athletic town, with several professional sports teams playing in the city. The Oakland Raiders were founded in 1960, and excusing a 12-year stint in Los Angeles, have been playing in O-Town ever since. The home games are held at the Oakland Coliseum, they same stadium that hosts the Oakland Athletics Baseball team. As for basketball, the Golden State Warriors play their games at the Oracle Arena, located at the bottom edge of the city's borders.

Local Shopping Oakland is rife with excellent shopping, from boutiques of both independent and high-end designers to chain stores, thrift shops and an endless list of charming mom-and-pop businesses featuring everything from clothing to home decor to pet supplies. Jack London Square has several big chain retail shops, including Bed, Bath and Beyond and Cost Plus World Market. Rockridge has numerous charming salons, sustainable clothing stores and jewelry shops, such as Christensen Heller Gallery. Lake Merritt has everything from Moonstar Florist to Oaklandish clothing store.

Neighborhood Guide Oakland has an extensive neighborhood system, with over 50 distinct districts. There are some general areas that residents refer to when speaking of Oakland's neighborhoods that cover several more specialized areas, and they give an accurate idea of what life is like in those parts. It's important to research the neighborhood well before considering buying up property, as each location presents very real advantages and disadvantages. Certain neighborhoods have especially high crime, while others boast excellent school systems. Many others are notably "green" or focused on political activism. Cultures are very diverse in this area, and a few blocks can make the difference between up-and-coming and unsafe at any hour.

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