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 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
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Bayview
Single Family Home
San Francisco, CA 94124
1,200 Sqft | Built in 1944
1 MANDALAY PL #1506
2 Beds, 2 Baths
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Paradise Valley
Townhouse/Condo
South San Francisco, CA 94080
1,548 Sqft | Built in 2004
Hot
81 TARRY LN
3 Beds, 2 Baths
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Sleepy Hollow Area
Single Family Home
Orinda, CA 94563
1,692 Sqft | Built in 1951
967 JORDAN ST
4 Beds, 4 Baths
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Single Family Home
Montara, CA 94037
3,469 Sqft | Built in 1981
711 PORTWALK PL
3 Beds, 2 Baths
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Redwood Shores
Townhouse/Condo
Redwood City, CA 94065
1,050 Sqft | Built in 1987
601 Middle Rd APT 22
1 Bed, 1 Bath
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Belmont
Single Family Home
Belmont, CA 94002
550 Sqft | Built in 1907
Baine Avenue Apartments, 6437 Baine Ave
2 Beds, 1 Bath
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Newark
Single Family Home
Newark, CA 94560
670 Sqft
243 OAK ST
4 Beds, 1.2 Bath
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Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94102
12,600 Sqft | Built in 1911
Rent to own homes offer low monthly payments and flexible terms.
1 of 16 12 MONTEZUMA ST
3 Beds, 1 Bath
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Mission
Single Family Home
San Francisco, CA 94110
1,190 Sqft | Built in 1928
1 of 45 403 MAIN ST #420
2 Beds, 2 Baths
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The Embarcadero
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94105
1,083 Sqft | Built in 1997
706 OAK ST
1 Bed, 1 Bath
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Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94117
11,000 Sqft | Built in 1910
649-651 Francisco St
5 Beds, 4 Baths
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Single Family Home
San Francisco, CA 94133
4,110 Sqft | Built in 1932
1 of 8 73 SUMMIT WAY
3 Beds, 2.5 Baths
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Stonestown Apartments
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94132
2,024 Sqft | Built in 2015
1 of 19 8300 OCEANVIEW TER #111
1 Bed, 1 Bath
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Ingleside Heights
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94132
665 Sqft | Built in 2002
2085 OCEAN AVE
4 Beds, 3 Baths
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Ingleside Terrace
Single Family Home
San Francisco, CA 94127
2,730 Sqft | Built in 1922
1 of 12 45 PRIEST ST
3 Beds, 3 Baths
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Nob Hill
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94109
2,060 Sqft | Built in 1926
1 of 102 1650 JACKSON ST #805
2 Beds, 2 Baths
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Nob Hill
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94109
936 Sqft | Built in 1991
614 Natoma St #616B
3 Beds, 2 Baths
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SoMa
Single Family Home
San Francisco, CA 94103
1,202 Sqft | Built in 1906
1201 LAGUNA ST
1 Bed, 3.8 Baths
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Western Addition
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94115
21,000 Sqft | Built in 1929
1556 8TH ST
5 Beds, 2 Baths
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Prescott
Townhouse/Condo
Oakland, CA 94607
1,870 Sqft | Built in 1893
537 CHESTER ST
5 Beds, 2 Baths
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South Prescott
Single Family Home
Oakland, CA 94607
1,407 Sqft | Built in 1885
1200 65TH ST #222
1 Bed, 1 Bath
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Emeryville
Townhouse/Condo
Emeryville, CA 94608
1,249 Sqft | Built in 2003
1 of 21 587 JACKSON ST
4 Beds, 3.5 Baths
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Townhouse/Condo
Albany, CA 94706
2,387 Sqft | Built in 1992
1401 BANCROFT WAY
3 Beds, 3 Baths
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Poet's Corner
Townhouse/Condo
Berkeley, CA 94702
1,512 Sqft | Built in 1924
1 of 5 2 BAYSIDE CT
2 Beds, 2 Baths
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Marina Bay
Townhouse/Condo
Richmond, CA 94804
1,007 Sqft | Built in 1992
5614 SHATTUCK AVE
6 Beds, 4 Baths
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Multifamily (5+ Units)
Oakland, CA 94609
2,916 Sqft | Built in 1942
1 of 15 403 GOLDEN GATE AVE
2 Beds, 1.5 Bath
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Point Richmond
Townhouse/Condo
Richmond, CA 94801
1,184 Sqft | Built in 1980
137 LINDEN AVE
3 Beds, 2 Baths
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Single Family Home
San Bruno, CA 94066
1,370 Sqft | Built in 1910
947 INTERNATIONAL BLVD
7 Beds, 4 Baths
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East Peralta
Multifamily (5+ Units)
Oakland, CA 94606
3,428 Sqft | Built in 1911
6135 BROADWAY
4 Beds, 4 Baths
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Upper Rockridge
Single Family Home
Oakland, CA 94618
2,800 Sqft | Built in 2003
4556 Appian Way TRAILER 10
2 Beds, 2 Baths
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Single Family Home
El Sobrante, CA 94803
900 Sqft
2 DEERING CT
8 Beds, 4 Baths
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Fruitvale
Multifamily (5+ Units)
Oakland, CA 94601
3,090 Sqft | Built in 1959
5262 FOOTHILL BLVD
5 Beds, 3 Baths
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Central East Oakland
Single Family Home
Oakland, CA 94601
3,054 Sqft | Built in 1928
51 BARBARA RD
4 Beds, 4 Baths
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Oak Springs
Single Family Home
Orinda, CA 94563
2,000 Sqft | Built in 1932
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5425 LUCAS VALLEY RD
1 Bed, 1 Bath
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Single Family Home
Nicasio, CA 94946
560 Sqft | Built in 1985
24 MIRADA RD
3 Beds, 2 Baths
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Single Family Home
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
1,840 Sqft | Built in 1986
3358 BRITTAN AVE #6
3 Beds, 2 Baths
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Beverly Terrace
Townhouse/Condo
San Carlos, CA 94070
1,239 Sqft | Built in 1973
306 WILLOW AVE
11 Beds, 7 Baths
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Cherryland
Multifamily (5+ Units)
Hayward, CA 94541
4,700 Sqft | Built in 1938
1 of 32 22457 SONOMA ST
4 Beds, 2 Baths
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Santa Clara
Single Family Home
Hayward, CA 94541
1,238 Sqft | Built in 1972
1020 1/2 Carolina St
3 Beds, 2 Baths
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Single Family Home
Vallejo, CA 94590
1,100 Sqft | Built in 1918
1 of 43 147 VILLAGE PL
2 Beds, 2 Baths
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Martinez
Townhouse/Condo
Martinez, CA 94553
911 Sqft | Built in 1983
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1 of 7 900 SOUTHAMPTON RD #170
2 Beds, 1.5 Bath
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Benicia
Townhouse/Condo
Benicia, CA 94510
1,119 Sqft | Built in 1977
1 HERITAGE CT
5 Beds, 7 Baths
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Atherton Oaks
Single Family Home
Atherton, CA 94027
4,500 Sqft | Built in 1912
1770 ALMOND AVE
3 Beds, 1 Bath
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Walnut Creek
Single Family Home
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
1,062 Sqft | Built in 1910
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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 optimal with an average home price that is -100% below 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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