Rent to own Homes in Grand Rapids, MI

Nicknamed "Furniture City" and located on the Grand River, Grand Rapids, Michigan, is not only the second largest city in the state, but it's also home to five of the largest office furniture companies in the world. Grand Rapids' economy has also expanded into such fields as aviation, automotive, health care, and information technology. With that business success, the metropolitan population of over 1.3 million has gained the notoriety of being one of the more desired communities in the country.

Grand Rapids, MI is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $51,333 and a median rent of $947, the Grand Rapids, MI 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 Grand Rapids, MI. 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.

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Coopersville, MI 49404
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1440 ft2
1965
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19326 EDGAR RD
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Single Family Home
Howard City, MI 49329
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1700 ft2
1988
1584 CARLTON ST
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Single Family Home
Muskegon, MI 49442
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1
666 ft2
1936
155 DALE ST NE
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Creston
Single Family Home
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
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2
1058 ft2
1880
2033 TOWNER AVE SW
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Garfield Park
Single Family Home
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
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1
889 ft2
1900
935 KALAMAZOO AVE SE
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South East End
Single Family Home
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
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2
1163 ft2
2023
3257 FULTON ST E
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Single Family Home
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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2
728 ft2
1935
2333 Watertown Way NE
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Northeast Grand Rapids
Single Family Home
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
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4
1505 ft2
2023
2335 Watertown Way NE
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Northeast Grand Rapids
Single Family Home
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
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1505 ft2
1 of 2 2344 Watertown Way NE
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Northeast Grand Rapids
Single Family Home
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
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2
1215 ft2
2022
4112 N NORWAY ST SE
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Kentwood
Townhouse/Condo
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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1884 ft2
1971
1 of 24 2548 NEWBERRY LN SE
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Kentwood
Townhouse/Condo
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
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2068 ft2
1992
1 of 28 6167 WITHERBEE DR SE
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Forest Hills
Single Family Home
Ada, MI 49301
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3
2406 ft2
1971
2661 Village Circle Court, 11
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Byron Center
Single Family Home
Byron Center, MI 49315
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3
1548 ft2
2005
1 of 40 5927 22ND AVE
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Single Family Home
Hudsonville, MI 49426
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3075 ft2
2011
7251 THORNAPPLE DALES DR SE
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Single Family Home
Alto, MI 49302
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2056 ft2
1970
1 of 2 7249 THORNAPPLE DALES DR SE
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Single Family Home
Alto, MI 49302
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1930 ft2
1986
3603 32ND AVE
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Single Family Home
Hudsonville, MI 49426
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1700 ft2
1890
1 of 3 8901 RUNNING DEER LN SE
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Single Family Home
Alto, MI 49302
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2
2285 ft2
1999
105 LOOMIS ST
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Single Family Home
Sparta, MI 49345
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2
1536 ft2
2009
193 E RANDALL ST
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Single Family Home
Coopersville, MI 49404
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2
960 ft2
2021
1 of 47 2480 SPRINGSIDE DR
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Townhouse/Condo
Lowell, MI 49331
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3216 ft2
1997
7914 104TH AVE
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Single Family Home
Zeeland, MI 49464
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3
1560 ft2
1960
718 HARROUN ST
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Single Family Home
Belding, MI 48809
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1134 ft2
2024
1 of 20 2441 S SATTERLEE RD
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Single Family Home
Gowen, MI 49326
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1000 ft2
1993
1 of 37 3125 VALLEY VISTA DR
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Townhouse/Condo
Allegan, MI 49010
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2
2428 ft2
2002
1 of 2 10705 Red Oak Ridge
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Single Family Home
Howard City, MI 49329
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3
1378 ft2
2022
1340 Brooks Road S
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Single Family Home
Muskegon, MI 49442
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1
905 ft2
1940
3373 E APPLE AVE
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Single Family Home
Muskegon, MI 49442
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2
2013 ft2
1950
4737 110TH AVE
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Single Family Home
Pullman, MI 49450
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1
1140 ft2
1900
815 Verhoeks Street 18
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Grand Haven
Single Family Home
Grand Haven, MI 49417
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0 ft2
1 of 11 1768 ELWOOD ST
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Marsh Field
Single Family Home
Muskegon, MI 49442
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816 ft2
1900
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1 of 2 1239 S GETTY ST
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Angell
Single Family Home
Muskegon, MI 49442
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1060 ft2
1940
1 of 18 100 E NORTON AVE
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Muskegon Heights
Single Family Home
Muskegon, MI 49444
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1
1248 ft2
1979
2301 HOWDEN ST
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Muskegon Heights
Single Family Home
Muskegon, MI 49444
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1020 ft2
1915
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1 of 2 3225 PECK ST
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Muskegon Heights
Single Family Home
Muskegon, MI 49444
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1
1344 ft2
1935
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1 of 7 2236 BAKER ST
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Muskegon Heights
Single Family Home
Muskegon, MI 49444
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1
862 ft2
1920
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403 REED ST
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Single Family Home
Nashville, MI 49073
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1
1494 ft2
1900
2777 WOODWARD AVE SW
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Wyoming
Single Family Home
Wyoming, MI 49509
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1
1211 ft2
1920
2646 WYOMING AVE SW
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Wyoming
Single Family Home
Wyoming, MI 49519
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1
1168 ft2
1930
1208 CHICAGO DR SW
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Wyoming
Single Family Home
Wyoming, MI 49509
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2
1512 ft2
1920
734 VRIES ST SW
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Roosevelt Park
Single Family Home
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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2
1078 ft2
1908
851 WOOLSEY DR SW
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Black Hills
Single Family Home
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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2
832 ft2
1994
2668 BYRON CENTER AVE SW
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Wyoming
Single Family Home
Wyoming, MI 49519
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1466 ft2
1926
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Buying a Home in Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids, MI is seeing rapid growth and Grand Rapids, MI's' housing market remains optimal with an average home price that is -28% below the 2025 national average. Grand Rapids, MI is part of Kent 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 Kent is 1.56% which is above the national average, which is 0.99%.

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Top Reasons to Live in Grand Rapids MI

Housing Statistics When looking to invest in real estate in today's Grand Rapids market, regardless if you are buying a home or looking for rent to own opportunities, you want to be sure you do your due diligence about the area before committing to a deal. If you're planning to invest in the Grand Rapids area, know that the average listing price for homes in the area is right around $167,162, which is down -3.5% from previous weeks. In addition, it's important to know that those homes closing with a median sales price of about $113,000 in the last month, which is actually up 10.8% over this same time last year. As far as the total number of sales taking place per month, Grand Rapids saw approximately 1,370 closings in the last month, which is also up 26% compared to this same time in 2012. According to the most recent count of homes available in the Grand Rapids area, there are 1,512 new and resale properties and approximately 725 properties that are either in the pre-foreclosure or bank-owned stage of selling.

Arts and Culture The Grand Rapids area not only has several historic buildings and public sculptures like the symbolic Alexander Calder monument and the famous fish ladder piece, but it also has some impressive museums and galleries as well. A must-see is the Gerald R. Ford Museum, which covers the life of the 38th President of the United States of America and Grand Rapids native, Gerald Ford. Grand Rapids is also home to Ford's final resting place, adjacent to his museum.

Nightlife If you are looking for something to do in Grand Rapids after the sun has gone down, then you are in for a treat. The place to be is Downtown, which is home to all the area's best brew pubs, comedy clubs, theatres, and places to experience live-music.

School Systems The school system in Grand Rapids is divided into three segments; East Grand Rapids Public School District, Grand Rapids Public School District, and the private school district. The largest representation is in the Grand Rapids Public School District which offers pre-kindergarten through 12th grades and has 61 schools with over 19,000 students. The second largest district is the East Grand Rapids Public School District and it offer classes to students in grades kindergarten through 12th grade, has 5 schools total and 3,022 current students. As for as private schools go the most prominent in the area are Paul the Apostle Catholic School, Breton Downs Elementary, and Townline Elementary. So, no matter where your apartment, house or rental home is, you will be able to find a good place to educate your children.

Neighborhood Guide Whether you're taking in a concert at the new Van Andel Arena, visiting all that Lake Michigan has to offer, or taking the kids to the John Ball Zoo, Grand Rapids is filled with unique neighborhoods offering unique opportunities.