Rent to own Homes in San Jose, CA

San Jose is not a cheap place to live, but the quality of life will blow you out of the Bay water! The average listing price here is $781,829 and the median sales price is $610,500. The area is known for having one of the lowest housing vacancy rates in the entire country, which is at 4 percent, so be prepared to take your time finding a place to buy or rent to own. Renters make up 39.85 percent of the population, and homeowners make up around 56 percent.

San Jose, CA is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $117,324 and a median rent of $2,232, the San Jose, 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 Jose, 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 San Jose, CA rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.

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437 Chateau La Salle Dr #437
2 Beds, 2 Baths
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Single Family Home
San Jose, CA 95111
1,440 Sqft | Built in 1980
200 Ford Rd SPACE 37B
1 Bed, 1 Bath
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Single Family Home
San Jose, CA 95138
373 Sqft | Built in 2012
Baine Avenue Apartments, 6437 Baine Ave
2 Beds, 1 Bath
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Newark
Single Family Home
Newark, CA 94560
670 Sqft
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
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
1745 HARKER CT
5 Beds, 5 Baths
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Lathrop
Single Family Home
Lathrop, CA 95330
3,131 Sqft | Built in 2018
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
Rent to own homes offer low monthly payments and flexible terms.
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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
1260 ALMOND ORCHARD DR
4 Beds, 3 Baths
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Morgan Hill
Single Family Home
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
2,824 Sqft | Built in 1977
1 of 9 5450 Monterey Hwy SPC 1C
3 Beds, 2 Baths
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Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
San Jose, CA 95111
1,176 Sqft | Built in 2001
1 of 19 1557 GLENCREST DR
5 Beds, 2 Baths
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Valley View - Reed
Single Family Home
San Jose, CA 95118
1,910 Sqft | Built in 1963
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19505 MAIN BLVD
2 Beds, 1 Bath
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Single Family Home
Los Gatos, CA 95033
1,348 Sqft | Built in 1948
6020 ROBERTSON AVE
4 Beds, 2 Baths
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Newark
Single Family Home
Newark, CA 94560
5,666 Sqft | Built in 1966
2991 ANDERSON AVE
3 Beds, 2 Baths
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Mission Valley
Single Family Home
Fremont, CA 94539
1,650 Sqft | Built in 1955
1 of 30 226 W. Edith Ave., Unit 23
2 Beds, 1.5 Bath
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North Los Altos
Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Los Altos, CA 94402
1,181 Sqft | Built in 1975
610 CHIMALUS DR
4 Beds, 3 Baths
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Barron Park
Single Family Home
Palo Alto, CA 94306
2,241 Sqft | Built in 1998
107 LA CANADA WAY
3 Beds, 2 Baths
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Single Family Home
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
1,474 Sqft | Built in 1962
1 of 18 8408 DELTA DR
2 Beds, 1.5 Bath
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Townhouse/Condo
Gilroy, CA 95020
1,120 Sqft | Built in 1982
1980 PACHECO PASS HWY
5 Beds, 4 Baths
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Single Family Home
Gilroy, CA 95020
9,000 Sqft | Built in 1969
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1 of 30 4522 WHARF RD
4 Beds, 3 Baths
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Single Family Home
Soquel, CA 95073
1,548 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
4610 CAPITOLA RD
2 Beds, 2 Baths
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Single Family Home
Capitola, CA 95010
1,243 Sqft | Built in 1930
1 of 8 1866 VALPARAISO AVE
1 Bed, 1 Bath
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University Heights
Single Family Home
Menlo Park, CA 94025
400 Sqft | Built in 1940
726 FOXBROUGH PL
4 Beds, 3.5 Baths
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Pleasanton
Single Family Home
Pleasanton, CA 94566
3,594 Sqft | Built in 1994
1 of 16 10 OAKRIDGE ST
3 Beds, 2.5 Baths
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Single Family Home
Watsonville, CA 95076
1,424 Sqft | Built in 1984
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
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 59 2921 RALSTON WAY
3 Beds, 2.5 Baths
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Fairview
Single Family Home
Hayward, CA 94541
1,913 Sqft | Built in 1983
1 of 17 10 sequoia Dr
3 Beds, 2 Baths
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Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
La Honda, CA 94020
2,500 Sqft | Built in 1933
1470 OAKLEAF DR
5 Beds, 4 Baths
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Single Family Home
Royal Oaks, CA 95076
2,400 Sqft | Built in 2007
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
21555 EDEN CANYON RD
5 Beds, 4 Baths
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Single Family Home
Castro Valley, CA 94552
4,131 Sqft | Built in 1981
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1 of 57 2192 ERIE CT
4 Beds, 3.5 Baths
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Eastlake
Single Family Home
Tracy, CA 95304
3,054 Sqft | Built in 2000
111 Ausaymas Ct
6 Beds, 3 Baths
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Single Family Home
Hollister, CA 95023
4,812 Sqft | Built in 1994
1200 WILSON AVE
4 Beds, 2 Baths
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Single Family Home
Tracy, CA 95376
1,376 Sqft | Built in 1954
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1 of 48 711 W AQUINO WAY
4 Beds, 3.5 Baths
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Single Family Home
Tracy, CA 95391
3,540 Sqft | Built in 2017
1 of 27 202 PORTOLA WAY
3 Beds, 2 Baths
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Single Family Home
Tracy, CA 95376
1,156 Sqft | Built in 1962
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
2 DEERING CT
8 Beds, 4 Baths
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Fruitvale
Multifamily (5+ Units)
Oakland, CA 94601
3,090 Sqft | Built in 1959
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
2144 STONE VALLEY RD
6 Beds, 7 Baths
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Alamo
Single Family Home
Alamo, CA 94507
4,784 Sqft | Built in 1955
137 LINDEN AVE
3 Beds, 2 Baths
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Single Family Home
San Bruno, CA 94066
1,370 Sqft | Built in 1910
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
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Buying a Home in San Jose, CA

San Jose, CA is seeing rapid growth and San Jose, CA's' housing market remains not optimal with an average home price that is 326% above the 2023 national average. San Jose, CA is part of Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara is 0.67% which is below the national average, which is 0.99%.

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School Systems San Jose boasts a number of award-winning schools and is known overall for having excellent educational facilities. The city has 262 primary and secondary schools. Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School is one of the best schools in the area. There are a number of school districts in and near San Jose - Union Elementary, Cambrian and Evergreen Elementary are some of the highest rated. Whether you are interested in public or private schools for your kids, you will have excellent options in San Jose.

Outdoor Activities San Jose is located in one of the most beautiful and scenic regions of the country. Californians are an active bunch and love to take advantage of the great outdoors and all the activities that can be found in and around the city. San Francisco is just an hour north of San Jose, where you can find relaxing beaches and hilly city streets to do some urban hiking and exploring. To the east of San Jose is Alum Rock Park, a canyon and creek that has beautiful springs and waterfalls. Mount Hamilton looks down over this area; standing over 4,000 feet tall, it's a great spot to take in some scenic views of the Bay. Only about an hour away you can find the Santa Cruz Mountains and lovely beaches and hikes along the coast. Driving this route is a fantastic way to get around California, too. The Pacific Coast Highway extends all the way from San Francisco down the whole coast of California and offers stunning views of the cliffs and Pacific Ocean. Driving in Saratoga Hills just outside San Jose is a beautiful way to spend the day, as well. If you head south, you'll find Half Moon Bay Beach, a place known for its huge crashing waves and beautiful sunsets. Whether you like beaches, mountains or something in between, San Jose has it all.

Neighborhood Guide San Jose has a number of different kinds of communities and little neighborhoods that keep the city varied and interesting. Each of the most popular neighborhoods offers a unique glimpse into the flair and flavor of this cosmopolitan city.

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