Rent to own Homes in Portsmouth, NH

Portsmouth was first settled by English colonists in the 1630s, and became prosperous as a result of its shipping industry and, later, its textile mills during the Industrial Revolution. Today it is home to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard as well as the Pease Air National Guard base. Its thriving downtown area is filled with shops and restaurants that attract tourists to its quaint buildings and attractive waterfront year-round.

Portsmouth, NH is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $78,712 and a median rent of $1,353, the Portsmouth, NH 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 Portsmouth, NH. 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 Portsmouth, NH rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.
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50 Newfields Rd #1
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Exeter, NH 03833
3
3
1849 ft2
1925
Hot
246 MAIN ST
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Eliot, ME 03903
1
1
665 ft2
1906
Hot
1 of 17 99 SPINNAKER WAY
Rent To Own
Woodbury Maplewood
Townhouse/Condo
Portsmouth, NH 03801
2
3
1343 ft2
1988
1 of 9 871 Islington Street
Rent To Own
Islington Street
Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Portsmouth, NH 03801
2
2
1350 ft2
1 of 30 1151 WOODBURY AVE
Rent To Own
Woodbury Maplewood
Single Family Home
Portsmouth, NH 03801
4
2
1539 ft2
1953
Hot
1 of 35 15 HIGH PASTURE RD
Rent To Own
Bartlett Road District
Single Family Home
Kittery Point, ME 03905
4
3
3404 ft2
1996
Hot
1 of 43 52 DRAKES LNDG
Rent To Own
Hampton
Townhouse/Condo
Hampton, NH 03842
4
3
2500 ft2
1995
1 of 4 703 Ocean Blvd.
Rent To Own
 
Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Hampton, NH 03842
1
1
325 ft2
2006
1 of 29 40 B Emerson Rd
Rent To Own
 
Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Durham, NH 03824
3
3
2016 ft2
2002
Hot
1 of 21 32 BLUESTONE LN
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
York, ME 03909
4
3
2692 ft2
1995
Dover
Rent To Own
 
Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Dover, NH 03443
1
1
74 ft2
New
2 WANDER HILL RD
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Cape Neddick, ME 03902
3
3
3451 ft2
2004
53 Warren St
Rent To Own
High Street Neighborhood
Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Newburyport, MA 01950
1
2
787 ft2
1995
Hot
1 of 23 1072 POST RD #234
Rent To Own
 
Townhouse/Condo
Wells, ME 04090
1
1
605 ft2
1988
1 of 32 475 Atlantic Avenue
Rent To Own
 
Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Wells, ME 04103
3
2
1184 ft2
1952
4 HEMLOCK RD
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Kingston, NH 03848
3
3
2736 ft2
1990
Hot
1 of 8 67 HILLSIDE ST
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Rowley, MA 01969
4
3
2369 ft2
1998
Hot
1 of 15 64 SEARLE ST
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Georgetown, MA 01833
3
2
2032 ft2
1992
1 of 25 36 HIGH ST
Rent To Own
Ipswich
Townhouse/Condo
Ipswich, MA 01938
2
3
2266 ft2
1900
1 of 9 619 South Main Street
Rent To Own
Central Bradford
Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Haverhill, MA 01835
2
1
1024 ft2
1986
Hot
1 of 7 1 AYRSHIRE AVE
Rent To Own
 
Townhouse/Condo
Atkinson, NH 03811
2
3
2265 ft2
2017
1 of 3 0 Portland
Rent To Own
 
Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Arundel, ME 04046
2
2
1500 ft2
1 of 4 34 SUE ELLEN WAY
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Milton, NH 03851
4
1
1348 ft2
1989
1 of 31 21 SLEEPY HOLLOW RD
Rent To Own
Danvers
Single Family Home
Topsfield, MA 01983
3
3
2600 ft2
1964
1 of 12 748 Clarkswoods Road
Rent To Own
 
Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Lyman, ME 04002
5
5
5300 ft2
1981
Hot
1 of 21 22 MILLBROOK RD
Rent To Own
Beverly
Single Family Home
Beverly, MA 01915
3
1
1246 ft2
1958
Hot
1 of 18 9 JUNIPER VALLEY CT
Rent To Own
Beverly
Single Family Home
Beverly, MA 01915
4
3
4200 ft2
1986
Hot
1 of 13 4 ROMEO LN
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Biddeford, ME 04005
3
4
2614 ft2
1997
13 WOOD RD
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Pelham, NH 03076
3
1
1000 ft2
1920
Hot
1 of 9 12 DOWNING DR
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Alton Bay, NH 03810
3
2
1329 ft2
1950
1 of 27 8 AMOS ST
Rent To Own
Tewksbury
Single Family Home
Tewksbury, MA 01876
3
3
2661 ft2
1952
52 HIGH POINT DR
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Alton Bay, NH 03810
3
2
1875 ft2
2016
Hot
1 of 20 9 PHILLIP ST
Rent To Own
Scarborough
Single Family Home
Scarborough, ME 04074
3
1
1400 ft2
1976
1 of 8 15 Mass Ave
Rent To Own
Billerica
Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Nutting Lake, MA 01865
3
2
0 ft2
1968
22 N SCHOOL ST
REO Foreclosure
West End
Townhouse/Condo
Portsmouth, NH 03801
2
2
1520 ft2
1820
New
41 ECHO AVE
Auction
Woodbury Maplewood
Single Family Home
Portsmouth, NH 03801
4
4
3732 ft2
1885
150 BARTLETT ST
REO Foreclosure
West End
Townhouse/Condo
Portsmouth, NH 03801
5
5
2478 ft2
1850
508 RICHARDS AVE
REO Foreclosure
 
Townhouse/Condo
Portsmouth, NH 03801
2
3
2073 ft2
1905
420 GRANT AVE
Auction
Elwyn Park
Single Family Home
Portsmouth, NH 03801
3
3
1300 ft2
1980
173 PLEASANT ST
REO Foreclosure
South Eliot
Single Family Home
Eliot, ME 03903
3
1
1200 ft2
1950
34-36 BOUSH ST
Pre-Foreclosure (Lis Pendens)
Downtown Kittery District
Townhouse/Condo
Kittery, ME 03904
4
2
1448 ft2
1941
588 MAIN ST
REO Foreclosure
South Eliot
Single Family Home
Eliot, ME 03903
3
1
1533 ft2
1900
New
17 ROSEMARY LN
Pre-Foreclosure (Lis Pendens)
South Eliot
Single Family Home
Eliot, ME 03903
4
1
1173 ft2
1955
New
1 of 57 1761 OCEAN BLVD
Auction
 
Single Family Home
Rye, NH 03870
2
2
1220 ft2
1959
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Buying a Home in Portsmouth, NH

Portsmouth, NH is seeing rapid growth and Portsmouth, NH's' housing market remains not optimal with an average home price that is 110% above the 2024 national average. Portsmouth, NH is part of Rockingham 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 Rockingham is 1.74% which is above the national average, which is 0.99%.

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Top 5 Reasons to Live in Portsmouth, NH

History comes alive here! Portsmouth is home to the Strawbery Banke Museum, which is filled with homes restored to the way they looked at various points throughout the city's history. The museum offers colonial cooking demonstrations, a working victory garden, and several special events throughout the year. There are several other historic houses in Portsmouth, including the John Paul Jones House and the Governor John Langdon House. You can check them out by walking the Portsmouth Harbor Trail.

Great real estate investments! T he average home price in Portsmouth has risen 11.5 percent over the past year, and is expected to continue to rise. Purchasing a house or a rent to own home here is a great investment. While waterfront properties along the Piscataqua River are pricey, homes further inland in the Portsmouth Plains area are quite affordable.

Outstanding local restaurants! The quaint downtown area of Portsmouth is packed with great, independently-owned restaurants. The Flatbread Company offers wood-fired pizzas made with organic, local ingredients. For tapas and great drinks, try Moxy or hit the Portsmout Brewery for traditional American fare. There are plenty of small luncheonettes and coffee shops too, so you're sure to find a favorite spot.

Lots of rentals! The average monthly rent here is $1,900 per month, and Portsmouth offers some great apartment complexes for renters. TGM Beechstone Apartments offer new kitchens and an updated fitness center, while Winchester Place is a commuter's dream, close to both Route 1 and Interstate 95.

So much to do! Portsmouth offers excellent live entertainment, including dramatic productions at the Seacoast Repertory Theatre. There are also concerts ranging from classical to rock at the historic Music Hall downtown. For outdoor thrills, try Water Country in the summer to cool off on the water slides, or cruise out to the Isles of Shoals to breathe in the ocean air. To relax on your own, Prescott Park is a popular spot for a picnic and local events at all times of the year.