Rent to own Homes in Americus, GA

At home in Sumter County, Georgia, Americus is a city that boasts about 17,041 residents (according to the 2010 Census). Part of the Americus Micropolitan Statistical Area, Americus provides a base for many well-known organizations, including Habitat for Humanity and The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving. General John Americus Smith first settled the area back in the 1800s. Today, Americus spans approximately 10.7 square miles.

Americus, GA is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $33,405 and a median rent of $715, the Americus, GA 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 Americus, GA. 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 Americus, GA rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.
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Richland, GA 31825
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1730 ft2
1978
411 LAMAR ST
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Single Family Home
Fort Valley, GA 31030
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900 ft2
1990
217 LAUDIG LN
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Single Family Home
Americus, GA 31719
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2440 ft2
1989
109 LILY LN
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Single Family Home
Americus, GA 31719
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1212 ft2
2000
206 ECKLES RD
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Single Family Home
Americus, GA 31719
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2
2116 ft2
1961
306 FORESTSIDE CIR
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Single Family Home
Americus, GA 31709
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2
1393 ft2
1991
907 CYPRESS DR
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Single Family Home
Americus, GA 31719
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2
2580 ft2
1977
401 SHARON DR
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Americus, GA 31709
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1586 ft2
1968
658 Mcmath Mill Road
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Single Family Home
Americus, GA 31709
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1510 ft2
2017
1131 TALLENT STORE RD
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Single Family Home
Americus, GA 31719
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1740 ft2
1980
320 PARKERS XING
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Single Family Home
Americus, GA 31709
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1640 ft2
1969
1828 HOOKS MILL RD
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Single Family Home
Leslie, GA 31764
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3
2400 ft2
1989
145 N BAILEY AVE
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Leslie, GA 31764
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3
3867 ft2
1920
1 of 32 200 W OGLETHORPE ST
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Single Family Home
Ellaville, GA 31806
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1459 ft2
1955
2000 GA HIGHWAY 195
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Single Family Home
Leesburg, GA 31763
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1802 ft2
1997
5172 CONCORD CHURCH RD
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Single Family Home
Ellaville, GA 31806
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2
1848 ft2
2001
595 Flathead Road
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Vienna, GA 31092
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1755 ft2
2024
667 Flathead Road
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Single Family Home
Vienna, GA 31092
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2
1755 ft2
2024
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219 MAIN ST E
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Single Family Home
Bronwood, GA 39826
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2
2138 ft2
1921
82 Starhead Lane
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Single Family Home
Vienna, GA 31092
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2
1755 ft2
2024
46 Starhead Lane
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Single Family Home
Vienna, GA 31092
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2
1755 ft2
2024
54 Bass Road
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Single Family Home
Vienna, GA 31092
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2
1755 ft2
2024
511 THOMAS ST
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Montezuma, GA 31063
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1100 ft2
1970
303 N DOOLY ST
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Montezuma, GA 31063
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3
2971 ft2
1936
505 ENGRAM ST
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Montezuma, GA 31063
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3
2181 ft2
1926
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514 COLLEGE ST
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Single Family Home
Montezuma, GA 31063
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2
1592 ft2
1956
103 Register Street
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Single Family Home
Montezuma, GA 31068
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2
3720 ft2
1965
7 HARTS MILL RD
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Single Family Home
Buena Vista, GA 31803
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2
2800 ft2
1830
19769 S OAKS RD
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Single Family Home
Byromville, GA 31007
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2
1429 ft2
1969
111 TALLULAH LN
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Single Family Home
Leesburg, GA 31763
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2
1238 ft2
2003
161 SOCIETY ST
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Leesburg, GA 31763
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2
864 ft2
1978
102 SOCIETY ST
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Single Family Home
Leesburg, GA 31763
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2
1542 ft2
1976
115 DRU CT
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Leesburg, GA 31763
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1332 ft2
2002
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624 JOHNSON ST SE
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Single Family Home
Dawson, GA 39842
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2
1692 ft2
1936
106 NORTHWOOD DR
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Leesburg, GA 31763
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2
1582 ft2
1987
1 of 60 165 FIRE TOWER RD
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Single Family Home
Buena Vista, GA 31803
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1573 ft2
2008
147 Cobblefield Drive
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Leesburg, GA 31763
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2300 ft2
2000
167 COUNTRY DR
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Single Family Home
Leesburg, GA 31763
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2
1765 ft2
1986
106 CHAPEL CT
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Single Family Home
Leesburg, GA 31763
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2
1872 ft2
2021
183 SANDY BEACH RD
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Single Family Home
Leesburg, GA 31763
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3
2012 ft2
1982
53 John Harvey Duncan Road
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Single Family Home
Butler, GA 31006
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2
2100 ft2
2024
580 & 582 Tommy Purvis Jr. Road
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Single Family Home
Reynolds, GA 31076
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3
1880 ft2
2004
135 ASHLEY CT
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Single Family Home
Leesburg, GA 31763
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3
2357 ft2
2008
224 CREEKSIDE DR
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Single Family Home
Leesburg, GA 31763
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2
1686 ft2
1964
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Buying a Home in Americus, GA

Americus, GA is seeing rapid growth and Americus, GA's' housing market remains optimal with an average home price that is -57% below the 2025 national average. Americus, GA is part of Sumter 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 2025 for county Sumter is 0.99% which is equal to the national average, which is 0.99%.

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Top 7 Reasons to Live in Americus, Georgia

Reasonable sale prices in Americus! As of November 2014, the median price for homes for sale in Americus was $37,150. The average property in the area lists for about $126,404. As far as square footage is concerned, average price per square foot of Americus real estate is $47. Among the most in-demand Americus, Georgia communities are Gatewood and City Center.

Many good rental and rent to own options! Rental property in Americus comes at a lower average rate than in the rest of Georgia. In fact, Americus rents run approximately 34 percent less than the state average and 37 percent less than the country's. Over 55 percent of homes in the area are occupied by renters. The Arles neighborhood of Americus has an average rent of about $352 and a selection of single-family homes and apartment buildings. In the Thalean/Maddox area, single-family real estate and mobile homes rule the roost, with average rents of about $561.

Plenty of museums to visit in Americus! No matter which Americus community you're traveling from, you'll find that the Drummer Boy Museum and Georgia Rural Telephone Museum are just minutes away by car or bus.

Historical attractions! This city is home to a wealth of historic attractions, including the Windsor Hotel from 1892, the Jimmy Carter National Historical Site and the Andersonville Civil War Village.

Unique and educational attractions! In Americus you can visit the Global Village & Discovery Center, featuring replicas of house types from around the globe. Koinonia Farm has been around since 1942 and provides a place to enjoy nature, learn about history and sample good food.

Restaurants, coffee shops and eateries! When you don't feel like cooking, you'll find many restaurants within walking or driving distance of your home. Among the restaurants popular with the locals are 2 Dukes Bar-B-Que and Carter's Fried Chicken.

Outdoor fun in Americus! For those who like to get out of the house and enjoy local parks, there's Sumter County Regional Park and Barlow Street Park and Pool to keep you busy. There's also the Boone Park Community Center, with its basketball gym, fitness room and splash pad.