Rent to own Homes in South Lake Tahoe, CA

South Lake Tahoe is a gorgeous resort town that many have come to call home. While it's a popular vacation spot, residents enjoy the area all year round. South Lake Tahoe's eclectic community and lower home prices have made it a premier choice for those looking to live on the lake. A number of diverse neighborhoods mean there are plenty of potential properties for buyers to choose from. Whether it's water views, a mountain hideaway or something in the middle of everything, it offers much for homeowners.

South Lake Tahoe, CA is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $52,871 and a median rent of $1,092, the South Lake Tahoe, 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 South Lake Tahoe, 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 South Lake Tahoe, CA rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.
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3535 LAKE TAHOE BLVD #201
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
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1
607 ft2
1975
3535 LAKE TAHOE BLVD #215
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Townhouse/Condo
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
1
1
607 ft2
1975
1 of 11 1084 CRAIG AVE
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Single Family Home
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
3
2
844 ft2
1946
1 of 54 1281 BONANZA AVE
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Single Family Home
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
2
1
879 ft2
1965
1200 WILDWOOD AVE #19
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
2
2
1044 ft2
1972
889 PATRICIA LN
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
3
2
1305 ft2
1999
Hot
3730 ALDER AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
3
1
1168 ft2
1951
New
1054 CHONOKIS RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
2
1
384 ft2
1953
New
1234 OMALLEY DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
4
1
1536 ft2
1959
2524 CHRIS AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
2
1
1056 ft2
1965
3344 SANDY WAY #15
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
2
1
812 ft2
1961
1209 RENO AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
2
1
832 ft2
1961
1281 BONANZA AVE #8
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
2
1
879 ft2
1965
923 SAGEWOOD DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
3
2
1216 ft2
1976
2608 BERTHA AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
2
1
608 ft2
1955
748 TAHOE ISLAND DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
2
1
1040 ft2
1974
3344 SANDY WAY
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
2
1
812 ft2
1961
1 of 8 516 EMERALD BAY RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
1
1
678 ft2
1972
1772 SAPONI ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
2
1
864 ft2
1975
1 of 18 1998 PIUTE ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
3
2
1080 ft2
1974
New
2179 BLITZEN RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
3
2
1632 ft2
1987
2685 ELATI ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
3
2
1104 ft2
1976
868 NAHANE DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
3
2
1440 ft2
1970
495 LAKERIDGE CT
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Tahoma, CA 96142
4
3
3370 ft2
1978
Hot
3115 N LAKE BLVD #87
Rent to Own Eligible
Lake Forest
Townhouse/Condo
Tahoe City, CA 96145
2
2
751 ft2
1974
400 SQUAW CREEK RD #755
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
1
1
581 ft2
1990
11528 PINECONE DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Kyburz, CA 95720
3
2
1672 ft2
1965
1 of 42 1734 GROUSE RDG
Rent to Own Eligible
Northstar
Single Family Home
Truckee, CA 96161
4
4
3346 ft2
2000
11299 DORCHESTER DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Truckee, CA 96161
3
2
1091 ft2
1991
12582 RICHARDS BLVD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Truckee, CA 96161
2
1
768 ft2
1979
11614 LAUSANNE WAY
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Truckee, CA 96161
3
2
1072 ft2
1980
11515 Snowpeak Way
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Truckee, CA 96161
1
1
644 ft2
Hot
106 OPALITE CT
Rent to Own Eligible
Hidden Lake
Single Family Home
Reno, NV 89521
3
2
1473 ft2
1977
1795 WIND RANCH RD #C
Rent to Own Eligible
Southeast Reno
Townhouse/Condo
Reno, NV 89521
2
2
1330 ft2
2008
1955 Wind Ranch Rd
Rent to Own Eligible
Southeast Reno
Townhouse/Condo
Reno, NV 89521
2
2
1330 ft2
2008
New
1955 WIND RANCH RD #C
Rent to Own Eligible
Southeast Reno
Townhouse/Condo
Reno, NV 89521
2
2
1330 ft2
2008
New
1999 WIND RANCH RD #A
Rent to Own Eligible
Southeast Reno
Townhouse/Condo
Reno, NV 89521
2
2
1311 ft2
2016
900 S MEADOWS PKWY #2811
Rent to Own Eligible
South Meadows
Townhouse/Condo
Reno, NV 89521
1
1
864 ft2
1999
Hot
1 of 21 2317 SUTTER TRL
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
3
3
2368 ft2
1990
2258 COLORADO AVE
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
4
3
2514 ft2
2021
1 of 86 439 ALA WAI BLVD
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
3
3
1452 ft2
1969
173 JUNIPER DR
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Stateline, NV 89449
8
5
3734 ft2
1970
207 UPLANDS WAY
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
4
3
3127 ft2
1994
557 COCHISE CIR
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
4
3
2788 ft2
1998
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Buying a Home in South Lake Tahoe, CA

South Lake Tahoe, CA is seeing rapid growth and South Lake Tahoe, CA's' housing market remains not optimal with an average home price that is 96% above the 2024 national average. South Lake Tahoe, CA is part of El Dorado 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 El Dorado is 0.62% which is below the national average, which is 0.99%.

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Top 4 Reasons to Live in South Lake Tahoe, CA

America's all year playground! With so many things to do all year round, it's no wonder the city has earned this name. Residents will find a wealth of activities to keep them busy. Spring's mild weather is the time to enjoy the views from the Tahoe Rim and Cascade Falls hiking trails. As summer comes, water sports like wakeboarding, boating, paddle boarding and more abound on the lake. When seasons change, fall brings beautiful colors and sights in Hope Valley and Markleeville. As the weather turns cold, winter snowstorms bring a whole new world of fun. From skiing and snowboarding to sledding and ice skating, it is a winter wonderland.

Culture and arts! South Lake Tahoe is home to a number of local artists and has a strong history and residents love the spirit of the area. The nearly two month long Valhalla Art, Music and Theatre Festival brings numerous concerts, plays and events to the area. During the rest of the year, places like the Sun Art Gallery and Tahoe Art League display local art, while historical site like Vikingsholm Castle and The Tallac Resort tell the story of the area.

It's a buyer's market! Those looking to reside in South Lake Tahoe should not wait any longer. House prices went down a few years ago but have started to rise and are expected to go up another 4.8 percent in the next year. This means buyers are coming in at a prime time to save money on highly desired neighborhoods like Bijou, Round Hill and Montgomery Estates.

Mountain living for less! The average home value in South Lake Tahoe is $320,000, significantly less than surrounding cities like Glenbrook, Homewood and Tahoe City, where the median price ranges from $600,000 to $1.2 million. With the average price to rent at $1,480, buyers will find that rent to own homes are an especially good buy.