Rent to own Homes in Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville's European history dates back to 1562 when the French built Fort Caroline along the St. Johns River, where the city is currently located. Three short years later, the Spanish destroyed the fort and rebuilt Fort San Mateo in its place. They maintained control of most of Florida and several other states by fortifying it with soldiers because they considered it a strategic area. Approximately 200 years later, they handed it over to the British, who relinquished their rights to the region and returned it to the Spanish. Florida finally came under U.S. control in 1821, and a year later, Jacksonville was established as a town.

Over the years, Jacksonville - also known as Jax - was a winter destination for people trying to escape the colder weather in the north. Many people decided to stick around and lay their roots in the city. Jacksonville now has 911,507 residents and encompasses an area of 747 square miles. It is the most populous city in Florida and the fifth-largest city by area in the U.S. The city has an excellent economy with a mix of companies ranging from small businesses to corporate giants. Wallet Hub ranked Jax as the best place to start a new business in 2014.

Jacksonville, FL is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $55,531 and a median rent of $1,089, the Jacksonville, FL 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 Jacksonville, FL. 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 Jacksonville, FL rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.

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8944 1ST AVE
2 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent To Own
Riverview
Single Family Home
Jacksonville, FL 32208
989 Sqft | Built in 1940
1920 UNIVERSITY BLVD S
3 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent To Own
Spring Glen
Single Family Home
Jacksonville, FL 32216
1,392 Sqft | Built in 1944
1771 OAKBREEZE LN
3 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent To Own
Jacksonville Beach
Single Family Home
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
1,900 Sqft | Built in 1989
5926 CARNATION RD
3 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Jacksonville, FL 32209
958 Sqft | Built in 1950
7703 BURNT OAK TRL
6 Beds, 4 Baths
Rent To Own
Deerwood
Single Family Home
Jacksonville, FL 32256
3,489 Sqft | Built in 2001
4215 IRVINGTON AVE
4 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent To Own
Fairfax
Single Family Home
Jacksonville, FL 32210
1,871 Sqft | Built in 1929
6191 CHERRY LAKE DR N
5 Beds, 3 Baths
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Jacksonville, FL 32258
2,682 Sqft | Built in 2005
Hot
14665 DIAMOND RANCH RD
5 Beds, 5.5 Baths
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Jacksonville, FL 32234
4,702 Sqft | Built in 2004
Rent to own homes offer low monthly payments and flexible terms.
5058 BLACKBURN ST
4 Beds, 2.5 Baths
Rent To Own
Lakeshore
Single Family Home
Jacksonville, FL 32210
1,800 Sqft | Built in 1942
6544 AIRES RD
4 Beds, 1.5 Bath
Rent To Own
Oak Hill
Single Family Home
Jacksonville, FL 32244
1,350 Sqft | Built in 1957
1982 CAMELLIA OAKS LN
5 Beds, 4 Baths
Rent To Own
Lakewood
Single Family Home
Jacksonville, FL 32217
3,292 Sqft | Built in 2004
4424 KELNEPA DR
4 Beds, 7 Baths
Rent To Own
Miramar
Single Family Home
Jacksonville, FL 32207
5,412 Sqft | Built in 1924
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2819 STATE ROAD 13 N
4 Beds, 4 Baths
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Saint Johns, FL 32259
3,243 Sqft | Built in 2001
2021 CROWN DR
4 Beds, 5 Baths
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Saint Augustine, FL 32092
4,716 Sqft | Built in 2007
644 SUN DOWN CIR
3 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent To Own
St. Augustine Beach
Single Family Home
Saint Augustine, FL 32080
2,601 Sqft | Built in 2005
1000 BEDELL AVE
4 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Woodbine, GA 31569
1,317 Sqft | Built in 1963
218 W FOX ST
2 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Hastings, FL 32145
1,116 Sqft | Built in 1925
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11003 OSCEOLA RD
3 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Glen Saint Mary, FL 32040
1,684 Sqft | Built in 2007
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2695 SECRET HARBOR DR
4 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Orange Park, FL 32065
1,783 Sqft | Built in 2003
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2656 DUNN AVE
2 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Highlands
Single Family Home
Jacksonville, FL 32218
1,483 Sqft | Built in 1945
1557 CARPATHIAN DR
4 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Jacksonville, FL 32218
2,056 Sqft | Built in 2009
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2651 LANTANA LAKES DR E
3 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Southide Estates
Single Family Home
Jacksonville, FL 32246
1,893 Sqft | Built in 1996
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8205 WHITE FALLS BLVD #111
3 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Deerwood Center
Townhouse/Condo
Jacksonville, FL 32256
1,346 Sqft | Built in 2007
1542 BISCAYNE BAY DR
3 Beds, 2.5 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Turtle Creek
Single Family Home
Jacksonville, FL 32218
1,588 Sqft | Built in 2005
6769 LANGFORD ST
3 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Forest Trails
Single Family Home
Jacksonville, FL 32219
1,711 Sqft | Built in 2017
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8548 CHADWELL CT
4 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Chimney Lakes
Single Family Home
Jacksonville, FL 32244
2,514 Sqft | Built in 1989
15788 STEDMAN LAKE DR
3 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Jacksonville, FL 32218
1,548 Sqft | Built in 2018
109 AZURA PT
5 Beds, 4.5 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Saint Johns, FL 32259
4,091 Sqft | Built in 2021
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2550 COACHMAN LAKES DR
4 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Sandalwood
Single Family Home
Jacksonville, FL 32246
1,565 Sqft | Built in 2002
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2572 TARTUS DR
5 Beds, 4 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Golden Glades/The Woods
Single Family Home
Jacksonville, FL 32246
3,498 Sqft | Built in 2019
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8767 HAMMONDWOOD RD S
3 Beds, 2.5 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Normandy Estates
Single Family Home
Jacksonville, FL 32221
1,566 Sqft | Built in 1977
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7348 COLONY COVE LN
3 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Jacksonville, FL 32277
1,230 Sqft | Built in 1986
1680 WINDLE ST
3 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
New Town
Single Family Home
Jacksonville, FL 32209
1,100 Sqft | Built in 2001
1716 STAFFORD RD
4 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Lake Forest Hills
Single Family Home
Jacksonville, FL 32208
2,256 Sqft | Built in 1950
2309 SMULLIAN TRL S
4 Beds, 3.5 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Monclair
Single Family Home
Jacksonville, FL 32217
2,781 Sqft | Built in 1964
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2457 BENTSHIRE DR
4 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Golden Glades/The Woods
Single Family Home
Jacksonville, FL 32246
2,229 Sqft | Built in 2004
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5539 RIVERTON RD
3 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
University Park
Single Family Home
Jacksonville, FL 32277
1,721 Sqft | Built in 1961
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2621 CLARA RD
3 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Tiger Hole/Secret Woods
Single Family Home
Jacksonville, FL 32216
1,901 Sqft | Built in 1959
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2330 DOLPHIN AVE
3 Beds, 1.5 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Highlands
Single Family Home
Jacksonville, FL 32218
968 Sqft | Built in 1958
1041 WILLOW COVE CT E
4 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
North Beach
Single Family Home
Jacksonville, FL 32233
1,436 Sqft | Built in 1984
1603 W 24TH ST
3 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Moncrief Park
Single Family Home
Jacksonville, FL 32209
1,116 Sqft | Built in 1925
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2526 BURLINGAME DR W
3 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Arlingwood
Single Family Home
Jacksonville, FL 32211
1,328 Sqft | Built in 1960
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2263 GREY FOX CT
4 Beds, 2.5 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Lakeside Estates
Single Family Home
Orange Park, FL 32073
2,206 Sqft | Built in 1982
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7934 OLD KINGS RD S
3 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Goodby's Creek
Single Family Home
Jacksonville, FL 32217
1,437 Sqft | Built in 1970
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Buying a Home in Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville, FL is seeing rapid growth and Jacksonville, FL's' housing market remains optimal with an average home price that is -14% below the 2023 national average. Jacksonville, FL is part of Duval 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 Duval is 0.85% which is below the national average, which is 0.99%.

Median Home Price in Jacksonville, FL

Median Rent in Jacksonville, FL

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Average Cost of Living in Jacksonville

Common sense dictates that living in Jacksonville is expensive. Surprisingly, the city's cost of living is actually 6.5% lower than the national average and 9.3% lower than Florida's average. Municipalities in the area are all more expensive. Orange Park, Lakeside, and Fruit Cove are 2.7% to 22% higher than Jax. Jacksonville is unusually affordable for such a developed, major city in a warm climate along the water.

Average Home Prices in Jacksonville

Buying a house in a hot spot like Jacksonville should come with a hefty price tag, but fortunately, it doesn't. Florida's median home cost is $237,100 - $6,100 more than the U.S. average of $231,200. In Jacksonville, you'll pay $180,300, which is nearly $47,000 less. There aren't any cities with lower housing prices in the area. Orange Park homes cost an average of $194,400, houses in Lakeside go for $205,600, and the median cost in Fruit Cove is $330,100. It's amazing that a city like Jax has such an inexpensive real estate market. All the more reason to choose Jacksonville if you're looking for a rent-to-own home.

Jacksonville Statistics

If you're interested in Jacksonville rent-to-own homes, don't forget to consider important factors in addition to monthly living costs, such as average commute, taxes, crime rates, etc. The following are some common Jacksonville statistics compared to the U.S. national average.

Jacksonville Averages National Averages
One-Way Commute 24.6 minutes 26.4 minutes
Violent Crime 33.9 22.7
Property Crime 52.9 35.4
Unemployment Rate 3.7% 3.9%
Income Tax Rate 0% 4.6%
Air Quality 54 58
Water Quality 25 55
Median Household Income $46,768 $53,482
Median Property Taxes $1,750 $2,200
Utilities $140/month $112/month
Monthly Rent $1,000 $1,470
Median Home Cost $180,300 $231,200
Median Home Age 34 years 40 years

Popular Amenities and Attractions in Jacksonville

Just because Jax has so much going on, that doesn't mean that it's all business and no play. You can have fun on its 22 miles of beaches, where you can go surfing, scuba diving, paddle boarding, boating, fishing, swimming, and kayaking. For a little adventure, take a ferry ride to its offshore islands where you'll find open space, preserved land, parks, and - more beaches! The St. Johns River is unique. It runs into the Atlantic Ocean, so it's mixed with seawater. If you watch long enough, you'll see sharks, dolphins, and manatees roaming the waters. When you dry off and head for land, enjoy the fresh seafood dining, boutique shops, and waterfront parks.

Jacksonville looks like an ordinary, modern city, but in truth, it has a long history. The Beaches Museum tells the story of settlement in the area dating back thousands of years. You can learn how the city and its surrounding towns developed into what you see today through a series of rotating and permanent exhibits. History Park has several old structures you can check out, including a railway foreman's house from 1900 and a post office built in 1903, among others. You'll also find a railway depot from approximately 1900 and a 1911 train engine.

The city has an amazing downtown located along the St. Johns River. The area has plenty of shops, museums, eateries, and parks. At night, you can hang out at one of its bars, enjoy a meal with a friend, or relax and enjoy the water views. Jax is really an enjoyable city with so much to do, plenty of jobs, and lots of friendly people. When you're ready for your next move, check out some of the rent-to-own homes in Jacksonville.

People who move to Jacksonville enjoy an affordable life along the St. Johns River and the Atlantic Ocean, warm weather, and a city with various neighborhoods and housing types. You can join the people of Jax by buying your next rent-to-own home in Jacksonville.

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