Rent to own Homes in New Bern, NC

New Bern, North Carolina is a town in Craven County. It's located at the confluence of the Trent and Neuse Rivers, near the Atlantic Coast. Originally a colonial town founded by European settlers in 1710, it was named for the Swiss town of Bern. It was the capital of North Carolina colonial government, and Nicholas Sparks set his novel, The Notebook, in New Bern. Not enough? Pepsi was invented there.

New Bern, NC is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $43,406 and a median rent of $863, the New Bern, NC 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 New Bern, NC. 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 New Bern, NC rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.
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1 of 20 1618 Memory Lane
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Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Chocowinity, NC 27817
2
1
398 ft2
2016
Hot
1116 CANDLEWOOD DR
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Single Family Home
Kinston, NC 28501
3
2
1273 ft2
1953
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1 of 26 626 WINTERFIELD DR
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Single Family Home
Winterville, NC 28590
3
2
1521 ft2
1996
113 BURRELL LN
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Single Family Home
Richlands, NC 28574
3
2
1223 ft2
2010
308 WEHOE RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
New Bern, NC 28560
3
3
1464 ft2
1986
415 N GLENBURNIE RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
New Bern, NC 28560
4
3
930 ft2
1960
1 of 65 2008 HYDES COR
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Single Family Home
Trent Woods, NC 28562
4
4
1277 ft2
1994
1 of 45 704 MADAM MOORES LN
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Single Family Home
New Bern, NC 28562
2
2
1957 ft2
1950
New
113 CREEKVIEW RD
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Single Family Home
New Bern, NC 28562
4
4
1929 ft2
1991
Hot
1887 DEN TREE CT
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Single Family Home
New Bern, NC 28562
3
2
1004 ft2
1990
2203 HIDDEN HARBOR DR
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Single Family Home
New Bern, NC 28562
4
4
1467 ft2
2006
1010 FLOUNDER RUN
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Single Family Home
New Bern, NC 28562
3
2
1818 ft2
2020
109 AMANDA CT
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Single Family Home
New Bern, NC 28562
3
3
1854 ft2
1998
New
3808 WINDY TRL
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Single Family Home
New Bern, NC 28560
2
2
1016 ft2
1988
930 BUCKINGHAM RD
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Single Family Home
Trent Woods, NC 28562
3
2
1439 ft2
1994
202 N First Ave
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Single Family Home
New Bern, NC 28562
5
3
2171 ft2
1962
New
209 SHORELINE DR
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River Bend
Single Family Home
New Bern, NC 28562
3
2
1676 ft2
1975
2959 JUDGE MANLY DR
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Single Family Home
New Bern, NC 28562
4
3
1783 ft2
2007
New
219 ESQUIRE CT
Rent to Own Eligible
River Bend
Single Family Home
New Bern, NC 28562
3
2
1198 ft2
1990
New
216 MOUNT PLEASANT RD
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Single Family Home
New Bern, NC 28560
4
5
3573 ft2
2009
New
126 QUARTERDECK TOWNES
Rent to Own Eligible
River Bend
Townhouse/Condo
New Bern, NC 28562
2
2
1107 ft2
1980
New
1 of 35 107 POPLAR ST
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Single Family Home
New Bern, NC 28560
3
2
1218 ft2
1920
270 SHORELINE DR
Rent to Own Eligible
River Bend
Single Family Home
New Bern, NC 28562
2
2
1192 ft2
1975
New
1 of 16 116 BUCKSKIN DR
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Single Family Home
New Bern, NC 28562
2
2
1008 ft2
2002
220 CHURCH HILL CT
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Townhouse/Condo
New Bern, NC 28562
2
2
882 ft2
2007
202 1ST ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Five Points
Single Family Home
New Bern, NC 28560
4
3
2171 ft2
1962
1 of 51 1202 PINE VALLEY DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
New Bern, NC 28562
4
3
1336 ft2
1988
New
119 NEELEY LN
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Single Family Home
New Bern, NC 28560
3
2
1701 ft2
2008
114 MOM LN
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Single Family Home
New Bern, NC 28562
3
2
1967 ft2
2007
1 of 25 168 LAURA DR
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Single Family Home
New Bern, NC 28562
3
3
2200 ft2
2006
414 MADAM MOORES LN
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
New Bern, NC 28562
3
2
1720 ft2
1953
84 QUARTERDECK TOWNES
Rent to Own Eligible
River Bend
Townhouse/Condo
New Bern, NC 28562
2
3
637 ft2
1979
New
1 of 9 2106 FOXHORN RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Trent Woods, NC 28562
3
2
1144 ft2
1983
1 of 48 101 DERBY CT
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
New Bern, NC 28562
3
2
1300 ft2
2000
1 of 82 107 STAFFORD CT
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
New Bern, NC 28562
4
4
2379 ft2
2006
5031 US 70 HWY E
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
New Bern, NC 28562
4
1
1196 ft2
1955
New
105 WESTERLY RD
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Single Family Home
New Bern, NC 28560
3
3
1787 ft2
2005
New
1194 TEBO RD
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Single Family Home
New Bern, NC 28562
3
2
1258 ft2
2004
1 of 75 912 PELICAN DR
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Fairfield Harbour
Single Family Home
New Bern, NC 28560
3
3
1853 ft2
1987
1 of 48 2007 CARACARA DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Fairfield Harbour
Single Family Home
New Bern, NC 28560
3
2
1800 ft2
1984
1 of 46 106 FERNIE LN
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
New Bern, NC 28560
3
2
1850 ft2
2012
Hot
1 of 48 9131 RIVERVIEW DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Fairfield Harbour
Townhouse/Condo
New Bern, NC 28560
3
2
1497 ft2
1988
1 of 96 9111 RIVERVIEW DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Fairfield Harbour
Townhouse/Condo
New Bern, NC 28560
3
2
1497 ft2
1988
1 of 22 1205 SANTA LUCIA RD
Rent to Own Eligible
Fairfield Harbour
Single Family Home
New Bern, NC 28560
4
2
1040 ft2
1982
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Buying a Home in New Bern, NC

New Bern, NC is seeing rapid growth and New Bern, NC's' housing market remains optimal with an average home price that is -26% below the 2024 national average. New Bern, NC is part of Craven 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 Craven is 0.63% which is below the national average, which is 0.99%.

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Top 7 Reasons to Live in New Bern, NC

History in abundance! Downtown New Bern has over 160 homes and buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. Many of them date from the 18th century. Newly restored Tryon Palace was the seat of colonial government. New Bern's two Historic Districts offers a wealth of homes and buildings, including the John Wright Stanley House built in the 1780s.

Room to grow! While rich in historical sites, the protected Historic Districts comprise only 2.43 percent of New Bern's 27 square miles New homes and condos have been built, and the market in both conventional homes for sale and rent to own homes is vibrant. You can choose from historic and modern homes.

Moderate climate! With average winter highs in the 50s, New Bern offers a moderate, virtually snow-free place to live, in proximity to the Atlantic Coast. Located in North Carolina's Inner Banks area, it has a mild coastal climate, with moderate winters and warm summers.

Affordable housing! After a price spike in early 2014, the median sales prices has come down some 76 percent and sits at $99,500. Antioch Road, Elizabeth Avenue and the Bear Trail areas offer the most affordable homes for sale.

So many things to see and do! New Bern offers a wealth of things to see and do. The New Bern Civic Theater hosts productions and musicals. Pop into the fascinating Fireman's Museum and tour Tryon Palace. New Bern, the birthplace of Pepsi, has a wonderful Pepsi Museum, with exhibits and interactive activities.

Outdoor paradise! Visit the Isaac Taylor Garden, with an abundance of crepe myrtles and carefully manicured beds. If you fancy getting back to nature, there's the Island Creek Trail area, a wildlife sanctuary with trails and streams. If you prefer a game of golf, check out the Carolina Pines Golf and Country Club.

Water activities! Take a two-hour scenic river tour and spot celebrity homes--as well as an otter or two if you're lucky! It's the best way to see the Historic Districts of New Bern. When you're done grab a bite to eat at Ginza Japan--unless you became too attached to your new water-loving friends.