Rent to own Homes in Orinda, CA

The 18,000 plus residents of Orinda, CA have quite a reputation to uphold. The city was rated the second friendliest town in the United States by Forbes Magazine. Located within commuting distance of San Francisco, Oakland and Walnut Creek, it is a nature lover's paradise with loads of hiking trails and parks. It is recommended by its low crime rate and high home ownership rate. Orinda and its neighbors, Lafayette and Moraga, are known collectively as Lamorinda.

Orinda, CA is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $231,230 and a median rent of $2,371, the Orinda, 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 Orinda, 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 Orinda, 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
Rent To Own
Sleepy Hollow Area
Single Family Home
Orinda, CA 94563
3
2
1692 ft2
1951
1600 INGALLS ST
Rent To Own
Bayview
Single Family Home
San Francisco, CA 94124
4
2
1200 ft2
1944
555 Fulton St
Rent To Own
Hayes Valley
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94102
1
1
714 ft2
2020
1 MANDALAY PL #1506
Rent To Own
Paradise Valley
Townhouse/Condo
South San Francisco, CA 94080
2
2
1548 ft2
2004
711 PORTWALK PL
Rent To Own
Redwood Shores
Townhouse/Condo
Redwood City, CA 94065
3
2
1050 ft2
1987
601 Middle Rd APT 22
Rent To Own
Belmont
Single Family Home
Belmont, CA 94002
1
1
550 ft2
1907
Baine Avenue Apartments, 6437 Baine Ave
Rent To Own
Newark
Single Family Home
Newark, CA 94560
2
1
670 ft2
2017 ASILOMAR DR
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Single Family Home
Antioch, CA 94509
5
4
2761 ft2
1997
967 JORDAN ST
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Montara, CA 94037
4
4
3469 ft2
1981
240 CALDECOTT LN
Rent to Own Eligible
Claremont Hills
Townhouse/Condo
Oakland, CA 94618
1
1
773 ft2
1997
280 CALDECOTT LN #219
Rent to Own Eligible
Claremont Hills
Townhouse/Condo
Oakland, CA 94618
1
1
773 ft2
1997
1 of 35 220 CALDECOTT LN
Rent to Own Eligible
Claremont Hills
Townhouse/Condo
Oakland, CA 94618
1
1
728 ft2
1996
300 CALDECOTT LN #107
Rent to Own Eligible
Claremont Hills
Townhouse/Condo
Oakland, CA 94618
1
1
773 ft2
1998
Hot
260 CALDECOTT LN #226
Rent to Own Eligible
Claremont Hills
Townhouse/Condo
Oakland, CA 94618
1
1
728 ft2
1997
260 CALDECOTT LN #225
Rent to Own Eligible
Claremont Hills
Townhouse/Condo
Oakland, CA 94618
1
1
728 ft2
1997
Hot
39 MERRIEWOOD CIR
Rent to Own Eligible
Merriwood
Single Family Home
Oakland, CA 94611
2
2
1391 ft2
1925
New
1965 ASCOT DR #6
Rent to Own Eligible
Moraga
Townhouse/Condo
Moraga, CA 94556
2
2
1301 ft2
1966
New
4446 CLAREWOOD DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Upper Rockridge
Townhouse/Condo
Oakland, CA 94618
2
3
1287 ft2
1976
New
1988 Ascot Dr
Rent to Own Eligible
Moraga
Townhouse/Condo
Moraga, CA 94556
3
2
1472 ft2
1970
1992 Ascot Dr
Rent to Own Eligible
Moraga
Townhouse/Condo
Moraga, CA 94556
2
2
1063 ft2
1973
1 of 11 2059 Ascot Dr
Rent to Own Eligible
Moraga
Townhouse/Condo
Moraga, CA 94556
1
1
713 ft2
1971
Hot
2059 ASCOT DR #112
Rent to Own Eligible
Moraga
Townhouse/Condo
Moraga, CA 94556
1
1
713 ft2
1971
New
651 MORAGA RD #5
Rent to Own Eligible
Moraga
Townhouse/Condo
Moraga, CA 94556
1
1
669 ft2
1962
Hot
2370 SCOUT RD
Rent to Own Eligible
Sheperd Canyon
Single Family Home
Oakland, CA 94611
4
2
1800 ft2
1963
New
210 LAFAYETTE CIR #101
Rent to Own Eligible
Downtown Lafayette
Townhouse/Condo
Lafayette, CA 94549
1
1
567 ft2
2021
Hot New
2607 LA CUESTA AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Piedmont Pines
Single Family Home
Oakland, CA 94611
3
1
1539 ft2
1938
5335 BROADWAY TER #204
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Oakland, CA 94618
2
2
1071 ft2
1974
New
4504 MONTGOMERY ST #B
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Oakland, CA 94611
3
2
1224 ft2
1998
1 of 15 2611 PIEDMONT AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Elmwood
Townhouse/Condo
Berkeley, CA 94704
1
1
665 ft2
1919
288 WHITMORE ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Piedmont Avenue
Townhouse/Condo
Oakland, CA 94611
1
1
695 ft2
1976
1 of 28 2601 COLLEGE AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Elmwood
Townhouse/Condo
Berkeley, CA 94704
2
2
1084 ft2
1962
Hot New
525 MONTE VISTA AVE #6
Rent to Own Eligible
Grand Lake
Townhouse/Condo
Oakland, CA 94611
1
1
800 ft2
1986
401 MONTE VISTA AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Grand Lake
Townhouse/Condo
Oakland, CA 94611
2
1
1055 ft2
1971
1127 WELLINGTON ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Oakland, CA 94602
4
3
3767 ft2
1925
New
651 OAKLAND AVE #3D
Rent to Own Eligible
Grand Lake
Townhouse/Condo
Oakland, CA 94611
1
1
597 ft2
1967
4099 HOWE ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Piedmont Avenue
Townhouse/Condo
Oakland, CA 94611
2
1
783 ft2
1973
Hot
876 ROSEMOUNT RD
Rent to Own Eligible
Trestle Glen
Single Family Home
Oakland, CA 94610
2
1
1638 ft2
1925
4224 LINCOLN AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Oakland, CA 94602
2
1
1124 ft2
1941
555 JEAN ST #530
Rent to Own Eligible
Grand Lake
Townhouse/Condo
Oakland, CA 94610
1
1
622 ft2
1971
Hot
378 50TH ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Oakland, CA 94609
2
1
1106 ft2
1912
10 MOSS AVE #36
Rent to Own Eligible
Grand Lake
Townhouse/Condo
Oakland, CA 94610
1
1
515 ft2
1965
500 VERNON ST #115
Rent to Own Eligible
Grand Lake
Townhouse/Condo
Oakland, CA 94610
1
1
744 ft2
1974
1515 HAMPEL ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Glenview
Single Family Home
Oakland, CA 94602
2
1
1099 ft2
1919
742 WESLEY WAY #1C
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Oakland, CA 94610
1
1
900 ft2
1981
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Buying a Home in Orinda, CA

Orinda, CA is seeing rapid growth and Orinda, CA's' housing market remains not optimal with an average home price that is 597% above the 2024 national average. Orinda, CA is part of Contra Costa 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 Contra Costa is 0.71% which is below the national average, which is 0.99%.

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4 Top Reasons to Move to Orinda, CA

Competitive real estate market! Rent to own property, rental apartments and homes for sale are all in high demand in Orinda. Rents have increased 22% over the past three months and are currently about 60% higher than the statewide average, which means that buyers will see a high value for their property. The living is good here! A public arts committee encourages young artists and works are displayed around town. In addition, an annual Jazz Festival fills the air with music and Arts in Bloom brings decorative arts and crafts to town.

Prices continue to climb! Homes are likely to sell quickly at or above the list price, even if they are priced high or are in less than perfect condition. Make an investment now, and see your home value rise. Your best bet may be to look for a house for sale by owner and try to make a deal. When the work is done, meet your neighbors at Table 24 Restaurant at Theater Square for crowd-pleasing comfort food, or go to Barbacoa in the same neighborhood for wood-fired Mexican specialties.

Theatre and cinema! Orinda is home to a popular, internationally acclaimed Shakespeare Theater that performs at the Bruns Memorial Amphitheater from June through October. Teachers, young actors and the public are invited to year-round conservatory programs. In addition to stage plays, Orinda residents look forward to screenings sponsored by the California Independent Film Festival, most recently held in September 2014.

Hiking, nature and farmland! Although most of Orinda's residents commute to work in the city, they love coming home to the natural surroundings of the town and its surrounding countryside. Hiking and getting out in nature are favorite weekend pursuits, so the Orinda Hiking Club schedules Saturday hikes and outings two Sundays out of every month. Other popular outdoor activities are held at the Wagner Ranch Nature Area, which sponsors an annual Olive Festival as well as wildlife Earth Day activities.