Rent to own Homes in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco is one of the most visited cities in the USA, and is ranked as the 44th most visited tourist destination in the entire world. The city is well known for many things, including the world famous Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, its hilly topography, its eclectic architectural mix, and its cool, foggy weather. Within the U.S., San Francisco is also an important financial and banking center, and has a vibrant cultural and arts scene, making it an extremely attractive city for those seeking a new property to call home.

San Francisco, CA is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $119,136 and a median rent of $2,010, the San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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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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
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
967 JORDAN ST
4 Beds, 4 Baths
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Montara, CA 94037
3,469 Sqft | Built in 1981
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
Rent to own homes offer low monthly payments and flexible terms.
1629 PIERCE ST
2 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Lower Pacific Heights
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94115
674 Sqft | Built in 1900
New
132 MARY TERESA ST
2 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Bayview
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94134
1,210 Sqft | Built in 2008
New
279 CLINTON PARK #B
1 Bed, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Mission Dolores
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94103
557 Sqft | Built in 1908
New
279 CLINTON PARK
1 Bed, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Mission Dolores
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94103
557 Sqft | Built in 1906
Hot New
1160 MISSION ST #2310
1 Bed, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
SoMa
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94103
745 Sqft | Built in 2008
New
1 DANIEL BURNHAM CT #513
1 Bed, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Civic Center
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94109
800 Sqft | Built in 1988
298 PORTOLA DR #204
2 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Clarendon Heights
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94131
1,144 Sqft | Built in 1996
Hot
4800 3RD ST #201
1 Bed, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Bayview
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94124
712 Sqft | Built in 2009
601 VAN NESS AVE #441
1 Bed, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Civic Center
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94102
958 Sqft | Built in 1982
1864 ELLIS ST #41
2 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Western Addition
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94115
875 Sqft | Built in 1986
Hot New
45 BARTLETT ST #813
1 Bed, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Mission
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94110
494 Sqft | Built in 2014
1450 GREENWICH ST #201
1 Bed, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Russian Hill
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94109
900 Sqft | Built in 1928
2 MADDUX AVE
2 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Silver Terrace
Single Family Home
San Francisco, CA 94124
864 Sqft | Built in 1942
8 BUCHANAN ST #502
1 Bed, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Duboce Triangle
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94102
605 Sqft | Built in 2014
New
2363 LARKIN ST #31
2 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Russian Hill
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94109
800 Sqft | Built in 1923
900 BUSH ST #620
1 Bed, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Downtown San Francisco
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94109
820 Sqft | Built in 1982
Hot
1742 LA SALLE AVE
3 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Bayview
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94124
1,500 Sqft | Built in 1900
Hot New
1420 WEBSTER ST #5
3 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Western Addition
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94115
1,050 Sqft | Built in 1964
1158 SUTTER ST #8
2 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94109
810 Sqft | Built in 2008
New
1101 PACIFIC AVE #203
1 Bed, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Nob Hill
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94133
960 Sqft | Built in 2000
1483 SUTTER ST #1402
1 Bed, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Civic Center
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94109
650 Sqft | Built in 1993
170 KING ST #604
1 Bed, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Mission Bay
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94107
852 Sqft | Built in 2007
260 KING ST #1601
1 Bed, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Mission Bay
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94107
832 Sqft | Built in 2004
1575 PALOU AVE
2 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Bayview
Single Family Home
San Francisco, CA 94124
1,000 Sqft | Built in 1895
New
50 LANSING ST #411
1 Bed, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
South Beach
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94105
684 Sqft | Built in 2006
New
3258 MARKET ST #5
1 Bed, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94114
646 Sqft | Built in 1959
650 TURK ST #905
1 Bed, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Civic Center
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94102
643 Sqft | Built in 2008
4800 3RD ST #402
1 Bed, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Bayview
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94124
561 Sqft | Built in 2009
Hot New
4343 3RD ST #206
1 Bed, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Bayview
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94124
596 Sqft | Built in 2007
301 MISSION ST #606
1 Bed, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
South Beach
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94105
1,633 Sqft | Built in 2009
11 FRANKLIN ST #301
2 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Civic Center
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94102
812 Sqft | Built in 2016
451 8TH AVE
4 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Richmond District
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94118
1,750 Sqft | Built in 1900
3953 24TH ST #1
1 Bed, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Noe Valley
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94114
732 Sqft | Built in 2004
1483 SUTTER ST #816
1 Bed, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Civic Center
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94109
805 Sqft | Built in 1993
New
260 KING ST #423
2 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Mission Bay
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94107
927 Sqft | Built in 2004
New
255 RED ROCK WAY #106H
1 Bed, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Diamond Heights
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94131
744 Sqft | Built in 1972
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Buying a Home in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco, CA is seeing rapid growth and San Francisco, CA's' housing market remains not optimal with an average home price that is 430% above the 2023 national average. San Francisco, CA is part of San Francisco 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 San Francisco is 0.55% which is below the national average, which is 0.99%.

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Top Reasons to Live in San Francisco CA

Housing Statistics San Francisco is a hugely popular city in the USA, and consequently, its housing prices are much higher than you might find in other smaller neighborhoods and towns outside of the major hubs. Those with greater financial restrictions might want to consider rent to own homes, of which there are many in the area. On average, houses currently sell at an average of $1,490,226, with median prices at $851,000, based on monthly sale transactions of 1,221, although these figures will change a little bit each month. Median turnover rates for houses in the area were estimated to be just under $70,000 in 2011, with rental averages of just under $2,000 per month, second only to New York in the most expensive areas to rent in the USA.

Outdoor Activities San Francisco might boast the most beautifully natural setting of all of the major cities in the U.S., making it a great city to explore for outdoor enthusiasts. The Bay Area provides a host of thrills, from surfing on the same waves that Kelly Slater once enjoyed, to sailing on the same waters as the America's Cup competition. From the water, you can also get out and explore the Golden Gate Bridge, one of the city's most iconic landmarks, as well as the prison on Alcatraz Island. If you wish, you can even venture slightly farther out of the city to find a secluded beach for a spot of swimming or to simply relax under the sun with a picnic. If you'd rather be more active, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area provides a massive playground to explore, comprising beautiful untouched forests, peaceful lookout points with amazing views, and a host of tracks and trails for hiking and biking. One of the great walks available is the Lands End Trail, a three mile trip that even a novice hiker can manage. It affords a magnificent view over the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco Bay at the summit. There really is just so much to explore in the area, making it the perfect spot for outdoor lovers.

Weather and Climate Of course, to maximize these outdoor exploits, you'd hope to have some good weather, and San Francisco doesn't disappoint with mild winters and warm, dry summers. As the city is surrounded by water on three sides, it is greatly influenced by cool currents coming out of the Pacific, providing a climate that is mild throughout the year with little variation in temperature. The city is also known for its fog, created by rising hot air that draws the winds into the Bay. In addition, due to the variations in the city's topography, characterized by its rolling hills, San Francisco also exhibits several different micro-climates, with the high hills responsible for a 20 percent variance in rain in certain areas, and the eastern side enjoying more sun and warmer temperatures over the course of the year. On average, temperatures only get up above 74 degrees for 29 days out of the year, with May to October offering the mildest and driest weather conditions for those who want to enjoy their outdoor pursuits.

Neighborhood Guide San Francisco has a host of larger, well known neighborhoods, along with much smaller communities and developments. In general, there are 5 major districts: Downtown/Central, Richmond, Sunset, Upper Market, and Bernal Heights/Bayview. Officially, there are 36 neighborhoods within these main areas, although some sources count as many as 40, with some overlapping into other areas.

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