Rent to own Homes in Port St. Lucie, FL

Gorgeous, alluring and set right beside the beach, Port St. Lucie, Florida, is where many people dream of living. It doesn't just have to be a dream, though, especially with the low cost of living and even lower cost of home ownership. It's a relatively sleepy community filled with families and retirees, but it also boasts a number of interesting attractions, not the least of which is the Atlantic Ocean. Additionally, there's the Spring Run Golf Club for active folks, the Village Green Shopping Center for fashion fans, and the Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies, which will bring in up to 30,000 new jobs for this city. Port St. Lucie is also beloved for its excellent schools, low crime and attentive law enforcement. It's these reasons and more that have led to the population explosion, an 85 percent increase since 2000.

Port St. Lucie, FL is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $62,380 and a median rent of $1,485, the Port St. Lucie, 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 Port St. Lucie, 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 Port St. Lucie, FL rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.
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2506 SE Anchorage Cv
Rent To Own
Sandpiper Bay
Townhouse/Condo
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
2
2
1018 ft2
1988
1 of 55 41 SW SEMINOLE ST
Rent To Own
Stuart
Townhouse/Condo
Stuart, FL 34994
2
2
1312 ft2
2023
1901 WINDING CREEK LN
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
5
5
4532 ft2
2001
1 of 235 8650 S Ocean Dr
Rent To Own
 
Townhouse/Condo
Jensen Beach, FL 34957
3
2
1929 ft2
1996
1 of 122 8800 S Ocean Dr
Rent To Own
 
Townhouse/Condo
Jensen Beach, FL 34957
1
2
1037 ft2
1989
10173 S OCEAN DR #D-2
Rent To Own
 
Townhouse/Condo
Jensen Beach, FL 34957
5
4
3719 ft2
2014
2305 TAMARIND DR
Rent To Own
North Beach
Multifamily (5+ Units)
Hutchinson Island, FL 34949
11
4
5184 ft2
1972
Hot
2645 12TH SQ SW
Rent To Own
Florida Ridge
Single Family Home
Vero Beach, FL 32968
4
3
2257 ft2
2005
1901 INDIAN RIVER BLVD #D201
Rent To Own
 
Townhouse/Condo
Vero Beach, FL 32960
2
3
1152 ft2
1975
New
1 of 174 1000 N US HIGHWAY 1
Rent To Own
Jupiter Harbour
Townhouse/Condo
Jupiter, FL 33477
3
3
2078 ft2
1992
1 of 98 340 S US Highway 1
Rent To Own
Jupiter Yacht Club
Townhouse/Condo
Jupiter, FL 33477
3
2
2311 ft2
2002
Hot New
1 of 6 840 NW 141ST ST
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Okeechobee, FL 34972
4
2
2364 ft2
1989
12569 WOODMILL DR
Rent To Own
Palm Beach Gardens
Townhouse/Condo
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
3
4
1356 ft2
1988
1 of 6 108 Paradise Harbour Blvd
Rent To Own
North Palm Beach
Townhouse/Condo
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
1
1
720 ft2
1980
1 of 139 1105 Lake Shore Dr
Rent To Own
 
Townhouse/Condo
Lake Park, FL 33403
2
2
1206 ft2
1989
New
700 S US Highway 1
Rent To Own
Jupiter Yacht Club
Townhouse/Condo
Jupiter, FL 33477
3
3
2259 ft2
2005
135 SW RIDGECREST DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Becker Ridge
Single Family Home
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953
3
2
1217 ft2
1989
1204 NW WINTERS CREEK RD
Rent to Own Eligible
Southbend Lakes
Single Family Home
Palm City, FL 34990
4
5
4052 ft2
1992
3462 SW SAN BENITO ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Tulip Park
Single Family Home
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953
3
2
1116 ft2
1989
904 NW TERRACE RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Stuart, FL 34994
2
1
1753 ft2
1961
1826 NW BUTTONBUSH CIR
Rent to Own Eligible
Southbend Lakes
Single Family Home
Palm City, FL 34990
3
2
3054 ft2
1988
2102 NW GREENBRIAR LN
Rent to Own Eligible
Southbend Lakes
Single Family Home
Palm City, FL 34990
2
2
1816 ft2
1984
800 NW FORK RD #9-1
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Stuart, FL 34994
1
1
723 ft2
1979
668 SE VILLANDRY WAY
Rent to Own Eligible
Southbend Lakes
Single Family Home
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34984
4
3
1972 ft2
2021
3725 SW KASIN ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Tulip Park
Single Family Home
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953
3
2
1868 ft2
2021
1225 NW 21ST ST #34-340
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Stuart, FL 34994
2
2
1014 ft2
1978
4483 SW BRADBURY ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Crane Landing
Single Family Home
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953
3
2
0 ft2
2023
957 SW MCHORD AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Rosser Reserve
Single Family Home
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953
4
3
2119 ft2
2006
435 NW EMILIA WAY
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Jensen Beach, FL 34957
3
3
2586 ft2
2000
836 SE VILLANDRY WAY
Rent to Own Eligible
Southbend Lakes
Single Family Home
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34984
3
2
2024 ft2
2018
800 NW FORK RD #UN
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Stuart, FL 34994
2
2
1068 ft2
1977
New
2725 SW SOMBER RD
Rent to Own Eligible
Whispering Pines
Single Family Home
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953
3
2
2318 ft2
2005
652 SE MONTEIRO DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Southbend Lakes
Single Family Home
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34984
3
2
2034 ft2
2018
3411 SE HART CIR
Rent to Own Eligible
Bay Saint Lucie
Single Family Home
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34984
3
2
1985 ft2
1993
New
2774 SE BREVARD AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Sandhill Crossing
Single Family Home
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
3
2
1358 ft2
1986
3026 SE WAKE RD
Rent to Own Eligible
Bay Saint Lucie
Single Family Home
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34984
3
2
2202 ft2
2001
New
762 SW BOND RD
Rent to Own Eligible
Cashmere Cove
Single Family Home
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953
3
2
1192 ft2
1991
2489 SE STONECROP ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Canal Pointe
Single Family Home
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34984
3
2
1456 ft2
1983
New
2537 SE HALLAHAN ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Sandhill Crossing
Single Family Home
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
3
3
1849 ft2
1993
New
209 SW THORNHILL DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Bayshore Heights
Single Family Home
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34984
3
2
1863 ft2
1988
425 SW PRATER AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Tulip Park
Single Family Home
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953
3
2
1418 ft2
1991
698 SE MAJESTIC TER
Rent to Own Eligible
Floresta Gardens
Single Family Home
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
2
2
936 ft2
1978
New
1317 SE FLORESTA DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Riverview
Single Family Home
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
3
2
1415 ft2
1988
556 SW WHITMORE DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Bayshore Heights
Single Family Home
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34984
3
2
2281 ft2
2020
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Port St. Lucie, FL is seeing rapid growth and Port St. Lucie, FL's' housing market remains not optimal with an average home price that is 3% above the 2024 national average. Port St. Lucie, FL is part of St. Lucie 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 St. Lucie is 1.24% which is above the national average, which is 0.99%.

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Top Reasons to Live in Port St. Lucie FL

Housing Statistics The median price for a home in Port St. Lucie is about $97,900, which is well below the national average. This city has lots of gated communities and subdivisions that are attractive and cater to elevated income levels, and yet they're affordable. For those individuals interested in home ownership but not yet ready to invest, rent to own houses can skip the wastefulness of renting by investing in a value-accruing structure. Port St. Lucie is popular with homeowners first; they make up 67 percent, with renters taking up 20.6 percent. There is a large vacancy rate for homes, at 11.6 percent. This means there are lots of properties to compare before buying. The vacancy rate for apartments is lower but still robust, at around 8 percent.

Largest Employers and Industries Port St. Lucie is not known for its expansive network of employers and industries. In fact, the unemployment rate is still unfortunately higher than the national average at around 10.5 percent. The brand new Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies should help bring those numbers down in the near future. And the city is focused on bringing in new businesses to jump start the community. The St. Lucie County School District is the largest employer currently, employing 4,000 individuals. Wal-Mart is the next largest, with 2,105. Liberty Medical Supply also contributes paychecks to 1,670 workers within the city.

Weather and Climate This is Florida, so the weather is undeniably beautiful, with sunny days nearly every day of the year. It is a subtropical climate, which means there is considerable precipitation. Almost 50 percent of the days in the year see some rain, but often it is only for a brief period in the middle of the day. Rain also helps keep temperatures cooler, which is great because it can get quite hot out here. Fortunately, the beach is close, and a dip in the water is always wonderful. Summer temperatures reach into the 90s routinely, and the humidity can make it feel even hotter. Winters are mild and lovely, however, rarely dipping below 50 degrees and generally enjoying 70-degree days. Ultimately, the generally good weather has helped Port St. Lucie become a popular vacation destination, and that's why so many people are flocking to the city each year.

Neighborhoods Port St. Lucie is an entrancing location that's perfect for families. Its population is exploding, with an 85 percent increase over the last 10 years. No matter where you live in this city, you will have the advantage of being very close to a body of water, whether it's the St. Lucie River or the Atlantic Ocean. Just expect to pay a premium to get a property that actually overlooks the water.