Rent to own Homes in Tehachapi, CA

Nestled high in the Tehachapi mountains in Kern County, California, Tehachapi is over a half-mile above sea level, in a valley known for its excellent four-season climate. In fact, the name Tehachapi most likely comes from the word for tough climb in a language of the local tribes who've called the Tehachapi Valley home for thousands of years. Tehachapi is located near the Mojave Desert, but it's altitude makes it a uniquely comfortable environment for its 14,000 residents.

Tehachapi, CA is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $47,039 and a median rent of $1,052, the Tehachapi, 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 Tehachapi, 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 Tehachapi, CA rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.
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21263 MADRE ST
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Single Family Home
Tehachapi, CA 93561
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2
1496 ft2
1980
1 of 27 21661 SAN LUCAS DR
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Single Family Home
Tehachapi, CA 93561
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2
1248 ft2
1980
225 E H ST
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Tehachapi, CA 93561
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1
773 ft2
1945
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28291 GRIFFIN ST
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Tehachapi, CA 93561
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1
990 ft2
1945
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21267 MADRE ST
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Single Family Home
Tehachapi, CA 93561
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2
1668 ft2
1980
707 MULBERRY ST
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Tehachapi, CA 93561
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1312 ft2
1967
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908 LAURA LN
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Tehachapi, CA 93561
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2
1381 ft2
2008
826 ASPEN DR
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Tehachapi, CA 93561
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2
1431 ft2
1956
22310 MILKY WAY
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Single Family Home
Tehachapi, CA 93561
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3
1825 ft2
2003
104 TEAKWOOD CT
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Tehachapi, CA 93561
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2
1412 ft2
1962
1024 CANYON DR W
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Single Family Home
Tehachapi, CA 93561
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2
1517 ft2
2008
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21550 SILVER DR
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Tehachapi, CA 93561
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2
1628 ft2
1992
21208 MOUNTAIN DR
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Single Family Home
Tehachapi, CA 93561
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2
1654 ft2
1987
114 W D ST
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Tehachapi, CA 93561
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2
864 ft2
1928
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22904 COACH CT
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Tehachapi, CA 93561
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2
1546 ft2
1990
22467 ZURICH DR
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Tehachapi, CA 93561
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3
1632 ft2
1998
1 of 68 22181 GENEVA DR
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Tehachapi, CA 93561
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2
2627 ft2
2000
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18451 BRANDING IRON CT
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Single Family Home
Tehachapi, CA 93561
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2
1863 ft2
2005
27040 STIRRUP WAY
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Single Family Home
Tehachapi, CA 93561
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2
1812 ft2
1980
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18120 RAWHIDE CT
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Single Family Home
Tehachapi, CA 93561
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2
1268 ft2
1994
New
18081 RAWHIDE CT
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Single Family Home
Tehachapi, CA 93561
3
2
1562 ft2
1991
18241 GHOST TOWN ST
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Single Family Home
Tehachapi, CA 93561
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2
1904 ft2
2011
1 of 127 23500 LAKEVIEW DR
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Single Family Home
Tehachapi, CA 93561
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2
1205 ft2
1995
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28261 PREAKNESS DR
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Single Family Home
Tehachapi, CA 93561
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2
1152 ft2
1986
1 of 28 28340 CARRY BACK CT
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Single Family Home
Tehachapi, CA 93561
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2
1410 ft2
1991
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24351 SILVER CREEK WAY
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Single Family Home
Tehachapi, CA 93561
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2
1967 ft2
1973
29418 FAWN WAY
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Single Family Home
Tehachapi, CA 93561
3
2
1108 ft2
1978
Hot
18080 TEJON DR
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Single Family Home
Tehachapi, CA 93561
3
2
1701 ft2
1973
29650 SAN JOAQUIN DR
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Single Family Home
Tehachapi, CA 93561
3
2
1595 ft2
1991
22 VILLAGE LN
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Townhouse/Condo
Tehachapi, CA 93561
3
2
1286 ft2
1972
28231 DEERTRAIL DR
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Single Family Home
Tehachapi, CA 93561
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2
1560 ft2
1978
28055 J ST
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Single Family Home
Caliente, CA 93518
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1
1571 ft2
1918
13918 SPRING VALLEY RD
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Single Family Home
Caliente, CA 93518
2
2
1792 ft2
1998
New
3192 MILTON DR
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Single Family Home
Mojave, CA 93501
3
2
1134 ft2
1957
1 of 29 7202 DAWN RD
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Single Family Home
Rosamond, CA 93560
3
2
2487 ft2
1942
1108 SERINIDAD WAY
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Single Family Home
Arvin, CA 93203
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3
2041 ft2
2007
1 of 73 8043 Mojave Tropico Rd
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Single Family Home
Mojave, CA 93560
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3
2112 ft2
1983
921 HAVEN DR
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Townhouse/Condo
Arvin, CA 93203
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3
1666 ft2
1941
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25988 SUE AVE
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Single Family Home
Rosamond, CA 93560
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1
700 ft2
1 of 92 1318 BACKUS RD
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Single Family Home
Mojave, CA 93501
3
3
2287 ft2
1959
1 of 24 25638 IDEAL AVE
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Single Family Home
Lancaster, CA 93536
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3
1948 ft2
2006
1 of 206 50314 255TH ST W
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Single Family Home
Lancaster, CA 93536
4
2
2022 ft2
1991
3325 STELLA AVE
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Single Family Home
Rosamond, CA 93560
3
2
1329 ft2
1992
1 of 36 3609 GARNET AVE
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Single Family Home
Rosamond, CA 93560
3
2
1305 ft2
1994
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Buying a Home in Tehachapi, CA

Tehachapi, CA is seeing rapid growth and Tehachapi, CA's' housing market remains not optimal with an average home price that is 5% above the 2024 national average. Tehachapi, CA is part of Kern 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 Kern is 0.8% which is below the national average, which is 0.99%.

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Top 6 Reasons to Live in Tehachapi, CA

The wine in Tehachapi is excellent! Unlike much of the surrounding desert landscape, the soil and climate in the Tehachapi Valley is excellent for growing grapevines. There are a number of wineries in the area, including the Souza Family Vineyard, which was founded in 2003 by the Souza brothers, who also own a ranch in the valley. Also nearby is the Triassic Legacy Vineyards, along with a number of other smaller wineries and tasting rooms. In fact, many believe that Tehachapi is on its way to becoming another California wine region, due to the quality of grapes grown here.

Get outside in Tehachapi! Tehachapi offers a great climate and terrain for camping, and there are a number of campgrounds in the area, including the Tehachapi Mountain Camp and the Sierra Flats campground. There are also equestrian trails throughout the campground area and a 10-horse corral next to the horseshoe campground.

Tehachapi has some beautiful and unusual ranches! Tehachapi, like a lot of rural areas, has numerous ranches. But the ranches here in Tehachapi often take on a creative, unique aspect that sets them apart. For example, residents and visitors to Tehachapi can visit the Indian Point Ostrich Ranch, which is a 20-acre working ranch that gives regular tours. You can also see and meet several of the ostrich residents at the ranch. Also nearby is the Mourning Cloak Ranch and Botanical Gardens, which is a 30-acre ranch that was mostly converted into a botanical garden, which features over 2,800 different species of flora. Visitors can experience the garden via a number of trails that run throughout the property.

Tehachapi knows its music! Surprisingly, Tehachapi has two symphony orchestras. If you're looking for more contemporary music, Tehachapi has several music rooms and theaters, which is far more than the average 14,000 person community.

Home values in Tehachapi are really reasonable! While the median home price in Tehachapi is slightly higher than the surrounding areas, home prices are much more reasonable than the average for California. The median home value in Tehachapi is $212,500, with a list price per square foot of $139. In addition, home values in Tehachapi are going up, having risen 5.7% over last year. Look for great deals at the Will Tree Apartments or The Orchard Apartments.

There are homes to rent in Tehachapi! There are rent to own homes in Tehachapi, in addition to regular rental homes. Rents vary, but the range isn't as great as other areas. Typical rates for a rent to own home in Tehachapi starts around $1,100 per month and goes up to $2,300 per month. Consider residential areas around Dennison Rd and W Valley Blvd.