Rent to own Homes in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento may not be the most famous city in California, but it's certainly one of its most charming and inviting: It once named by Time magazine as "America's Most Diverse City." That's a title many of the local inhabitants are still proud of today, as you may well find out when you walk around town! Being 6th largest city in the state, Sacramento has a lot of interesting things to see and do, with a beautiful cityscape, great museums and parks, and a rich sporting history.

Sacramento, CA is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $65,847 and a median rent of $1,328, the Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, 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.

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8440 STEVENSON AVE
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Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95828
4
3
2600 ft2
1969
New
836 Yolo Street
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Bryte
Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
West Sacramento, CA 95605
4
4
0 ft2
1968
3947 Y ST
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Med Center
Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95817
4
2
1913 ft2
2008
2719 G ST
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Midtown
Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95816
4
2
4000 ft2
1906
3633 PLYMOUTH DR
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Larchmont Village
Single Family Home
North Highlands, CA 95660
3
1
1013 ft2
1957
9008 QUAIL KNOLL CT
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Elk Grove
Single Family Home
Elk Grove, CA 95624
5
4
3395 ft2
2004
15670 COUNTY ROAD 117
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Single Family Home
West Sacramento, CA 95691
3
2
2076 ft2
1971
6744 WYATT CIR
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Citrus Heights
Single Family Home
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
3
2
1550 ft2
2023
12274 CANYONLANDS DR
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Sunridge Park
Single Family Home
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
3
2
2389 ft2
2008
1 of 25 170 LAPWING LN
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Single Family Home
Galt, CA 95632
3
2
1119 ft2
1992
3012 Merlin Ct
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North Village
Single Family Home
Vacaville, CA 95688
5
5
3344 ft2
2022
1094 MARTIN ST
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Single Family Home
Winters, CA 95694
4
3
2347 ft2
1270 BRYN MAWR DR
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Single Family Home
Yuba City, CA 95993
4
2
2203 ft2
1987
651 ELEANOR AVE
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Noralto
Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95815
4
2
1206 ft2
1998
1780 CHARM WAY
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Northpointe Park
Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95835
4
3
2146 ft2
2003
New
2001 CLUB CENTER DR #1126
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Townhouse/Condo
Sacramento, CA 95835
1
1
763 ft2
2006
208 ARBOR CREST WAY
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Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95838
3
2
1742 ft2
1983
2344 RYEDALE LN
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Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95835
2
2
1344 ft2
2005
New
5913 DOTMAR WAY
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Single Family Home
North Highlands, CA 95660
3
1
1079 ft2
1951
581 MAIN AVE
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Robla
Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95838
3
2
1265 ft2
2006
6457 LARRY WAY
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Larchmont Village
Single Family Home
North Highlands, CA 95660
4
2
1411 ft2
1953
New
731 Diamond Valley Road
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Broderick
Single Family Home
West Sacramento, CA 95605
4
3
0 ft2
244 DELTA LEAF WAY
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Northpointe
Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95838
3
3
1580 ft2
1988
New
5996 N HAVEN DR
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Single Family Home
North Highlands, CA 95660
4
1
1047 ft2
1953
New
5343 ADMIRAL BEND WAY
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Natomas Creek
Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95835
3
2
1198 ft2
2020
3941 MADISON AVE #207
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Townhouse/Condo
North Highlands, CA 95660
2
2
826 ft2
1985
New
1000 HAMPTON RD
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Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95864
3
1
1414 ft2
1952
Hot
6413 LINN WAY
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Single Family Home
Rio Linda, CA 95673
3
1
1881 ft2
1956
3800 LOWRY DR
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Single Family Home
North Highlands, CA 95660
3
2
975 ft2
1954
5713 SAN MARCOS WAY
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Single Family Home
North Highlands, CA 95660
3
1
980 ft2
1954
3939 MADISON AVE #139
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Townhouse/Condo
North Highlands, CA 95660
2
2
826 ft2
1985
145 GLOBE AVE
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Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95815
3
2
1404 ft2
1954
New
4208 B ST
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East Sacramento
Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95819
4
2
1518 ft2
1936
New
7 BLUEWIND CT
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Robla
Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95838
3
2
1231 ft2
1988
New
2326 RYEDALE LN
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Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95835
2
2
1454 ft2
2005
5905 DOTMAR WAY
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Single Family Home
North Highlands, CA 95660
2
1
904 ft2
1951
New
3141 TICE CREEK WAY
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Gateway West
Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95833
2
3
1027 ft2
2006
New
5 YAHI CT
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South Natomas
Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95833
2
2
1137 ft2
1981
New
439 LUG LN
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Upper Land Park
Townhouse/Condo
Sacramento, CA 95818
2
1
900 ft2
2016
New
3601 DOS ACRES WAY
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Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95821
4
2
1412 ft2
1950
746 MOUNTAIN MEADOWS LN
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Broderick
Single Family Home
West Sacramento, CA 95605
4
3
2355 ft2
New
17 MOSSGLEN CIR
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Glenbrook
Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95826
4
2
1521 ft2
1970
1 of 42 3729 WEST WAY
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Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95821
3
2
1399 ft2
1980
5405 BIRK WAY
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Single Family Home
Sacramento, CA 95835
3
3
1536 ft2
2003
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Buying a Home in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento, CA is seeing rapid growth and Sacramento, CA's' housing market remains not optimal with an average home price that is 66% above the 2024 national average. Sacramento, CA is part of Sacramento 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 Sacramento is 0.68% which is below the national average, which is 0.99%.

Median Home Price in Sacramento, CA

Median Rent in Sacramento, CA

Rent to own homes offer low monthly payments and flexible terms.

Average Cost of Living in Sacramento, CA

For a family of four, the average utilities cost, minus rent, is $3,733.59 and $1,043.87 for a single person.

Average Cost of a Home in Sacramento, CA

The median cost of a home in Sacramento, CA, is $450,00 which is above the national average and one of the more expensive housing markets in the US.

Sacramento Statistics

If you're interested in Sacramento rent-to-own homes, don't forget to consider important factors in addition to monthly living costs, such as average commute, taxes, crime rates, etc. The following are some common Sacramento statistics compared to the U.S. national average.

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Housing Statistics

Anyone interested in finding houses to buy, or rent in Sacramento may be interested in the city's housing statistics, particularly in relation to average house prices and property types. Median house prices are back on the rise after falling dramatically from 2006 to 2009 and leveling out midway through 2012. Since then, median prices have started to rise, although they remain far from their peak from 2006, before the housing market collapsed. Currently, the median sales price for homes in Sacramento is $195,500, with average sales prices of $313,189. These figures are based on the 3,315 home sales that took place over the month of July 2013, a figure that fluctuates each month. If you are looking for a rental house, note that a whopping 46.28% of the properties here are renter occupied. If you want to rent for a while then put down roots, a rent to own home might be in the cards for you.

Local Restaurants

Sacramento, like any major city, is home to thousands of different restaurants. The Firehouse is certainly a top billing nightspot for foodies in the city, with a pretty interior featuring some lovely paintings of local landmarks to gaze upon as you chow down. If you're looking for something really trendy, try Mason's. It's atmosphere will make you feel like you're in one of the biggest and most chic cities in the world. If you want something with more of a local feel, try The Waterboy. Their mainly French and Italian menu changes each month, and their wine list is pretty extensive. Right in the heart of Downtown Sacramento you'll also find Ella Dining Room and Bar, a restaurant and bar with a host of honors to its name. Located near all of the main hotels in the center of town, it is a perfect location to suck in some hungry tourists, providing wonderful service and a friendly neighborhood atmosphere. Throughout the city there are some wonderful spots for a bit of food, so no visitor or local is ever going to be left with a grumbling stomach wherever they happen to be!

Nightlife

Sacramento plays host to a wide variety of bars, clubs, comedy venues, and other entertainment establishments to help you create your own memorable evenings. Torch Club is one of the best and, although it's a bit 'gritty', it's a blues bar so it should be! With great musicians and bands, a cozy bar, and a very friendly atmosphere, it's a great spot for lovers of live music. If you're looking for something a bit more upscale, the Park Ultra Lounge is a great place to be a VIP. If you're more interested in pop and some cheesy tunes, Badlands might be for you. There may only be the one dance floor, but if you're feeling a little too closed in, you can always go outside on the patio next to a beautiful waterfall, or head up to the mezzanine to catch your breath. All in all, Sacramento's nightlife might not be able to live up to New York, LA, or Miami, but it will still offer you everything you need for a fun night on the town

Neighborhood Guide

Sacramento groups almost all of its neighborhoods into four main areas: area one (Central and Eastern), area two (Southwestern), area three (Southeastern), and area four (above the American River). However, there are also some other prominent neighborhoods outside of these areas where you'll be able to snap up a bargain when looking for homes for sale. Sacramento has a good selection of rentals and homes to purchase, and they are scattered in numerous areas throughout the city.

Sacramento, CA Frequently Asked Questions

Sacramento, CA is considered one of the best places to live in the country. Residents are mostly college grads in their 20s and 30s and there are plenty of things to do for both singles and families.

Yes, Sacramento is safe with both violent and property crime rates below the national average

Sacramento, CAs cost of living is 17% higher than the national average. The average monthly cost of living, minus rent, for a family of four, is $3,733.59 and $1,043.87 for a single person.

Sacramento doesn't sit on any major fault lines but it does experience small earthquakes as a result of its proximity to SAn Francisco.