Rent to own Homes in Kent, OH

Notoriously famous for the May 4th National Guard shooting that claimed the life of four Kent State Students, the historic incident was memorialized in song by Crosby, Stills and Nash with the song "Ohio". However, Kent is much more than a tragic footnote in American history or popular music canon. It's a vibrant college town and a great place to call home. Kent has an estimated population of 32,345 people, some of which are comprised of Kent State University students.

Kent, OH is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $36,809 and a median rent of $789, the Kent, OH 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 Kent, OH. 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 Kent, OH rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.
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719 EVANS AVE
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North Hill
Single Family Home
Akron, OH 44310
2
1
958 ft2
1927
1214 E ARCHWOOD AVE
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East Akron
Single Family Home
Akron, OH 44306
5
2
1564 ft2
1915
9745 SHENANDOAH DR
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Single Family Home
Brecksville, OH 44141
4
4
4670 ft2
1984
13704 CARPENTER RD
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Single Family Home
Cleveland, OH 44125
3
1
1596 ft2
1962
1 of 30 20438 ALMAR DR
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Single Family Home
Shaker Heights, OH 44122
3
2
1700 ft2
1912
2880 Warrensville Rd
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Single Family Home
Beachwood, OH 44122
4
3
2592 ft2
1958
3606 MENLO RD
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Single Family Home
Cleveland, OH 44120
4
1
1840 ft2
1923
4127 E 114TH ST
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Union - Miles Park
Single Family Home
Cleveland, OH 44105
4
1
1312 ft2
1915
Hot
3432 DESOTA AVE
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Single Family Home
Cleveland, OH 44118
3
3
1563 ft2
1910
817 COLONY DR
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Single Family Home
Cleveland, OH 44143
3
2
2186 ft2
1950
6336 ALMONT DR
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Single Family Home
Brookpark, OH 44142
3
2
1164 ft2
1961
1 of 10 416 E SUMMIT ST
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Franklin
Single Family Home
Kent, OH 44240
3
1
1229 ft2
1920
1 of 7 976 S LINCOLN ST
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Franklin
Townhouse/Condo
Kent, OH 44240
2
2
840 ft2
1972
3350 CROWN POINTE DR
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Stow
Single Family Home
Stow, OH 44224
4
3
2742 ft2
2003
Hot
1 of 12 330 SPELL RD
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Single Family Home
Kent, OH 44240
3
2
2370 ft2
1974
4885 Fishcreek Rd
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Stow
Single Family Home
Stow, OH 44224
2
2
1300 ft2
1985
Hot
1 of 28 5697 HALWICK DR
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Single Family Home
Ravenna, OH 44266
4
3
2410 ft2
2003
1 of 35 961 TREAT BLVD
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Tallmadge
Single Family Home
Tallmadge, OH 44278
4
4
2777 ft2
1991
Hot
1 of 12 1894 OLD FORGE RD
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Single Family Home
Mogadore, OH 44260
3
2
1538 ft2
1963
Hot
1 of 77 49 N ALLING RD
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Tallmadge
Single Family Home
Tallmadge, OH 44278
3
3
2064 ft2
1977
1 of 18 2093 STONEBRIDGE XING
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Stow
Single Family Home
Stow, OH 44224
3
2
2415 ft2
2006
1 of 39 1966 CRESTDALE DR
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Stow
Single Family Home
Stow, OH 44224
3
3
1776 ft2
1968
Hot
1 of 29 1072 SUSAN RD
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Ravenna City Southwest Side
Single Family Home
Ravenna, OH 44266
3
3
1675 ft2
2020
Hot
1 of 21 3926 HIGHLAND DR
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Mogadore
Single Family Home
Mogadore, OH 44260
2
2
1224 ft2
1959
Hot
1 of 12 170 BRYN MAWR ST #L
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Townhouse/Condo
Ravenna, OH 44266
2
2
1156 ft2
1977
369 RUCKEL RD
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Goodyear Heights
Single Family Home
Akron, OH 44305
3
2
1424 ft2
1928
Hot
1 of 16 2746 11TH ST
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State Portage
Single Family Home
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
3
2
1636 ft2
1951
430 FULLER ST
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East Akron
Single Family Home
Akron, OH 44306
3
2
874 ft2
1926
1375 HART ST
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East Akron
Single Family Home
Akron, OH 44306
4
1
1768 ft2
1919
278 ARCH ST
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Single Family Home
Akron, OH 44304
2
1
912 ft2
1904
1 of 19 74 W MENNONITE RD
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Aurora
Single Family Home
Aurora, OH 44202
4
2
2262 ft2
1968
1118 N MAIN ST
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North Hill
Single Family Home
Akron, OH 44310
4
2
1500 ft2
1939
629 HUDSON AVE
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East Akron
Single Family Home
Akron, OH 44306
2
1
904 ft2
1924
Hot
1 of 55 1409 HAYMARKET WAY
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Single Family Home
Hudson, OH 44236
5
4
3778 ft2
1993
675 MERTON AVE
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East Akron
Single Family Home
Akron, OH 44306
2
1
864 ft2
1935
812 WALL ST
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North Hill
Single Family Home
Akron, OH 44310
2
2
832 ft2
1927
399 CONMORE CT
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University of Akron
Townhouse/Condo
Akron, OH 44311
5
2
1152 ft2
1920
697 ALLYN ST
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University of Akron
Single Family Home
Akron, OH 44311
6
4
1660 ft2
1889
901 BEARDSLEY ST
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South Akron
Townhouse/Condo
Akron, OH 44311
5
2
2132 ft2
1915
315 E SOUTH ST
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South Akron
Single Family Home
Akron, OH 44311
4
2
1533 ft2
1909
1 of 17 212 E. Miller Ave
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Downtown Akron
Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Akron, OH 44311
3
2
1258 ft2
1908
1 of 2 508 SHEFFIELD CT
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Aurora
Townhouse/Condo
Aurora, OH 44202
3
3
1668 ft2
2016
1214 BELLOWS ST
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South Akron
Single Family Home
Akron, OH 44301
3
2
1200 ft2
1909
73 MERRIMAN RD
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Highland Square
Single Family Home
Akron, OH 44303
4
2
1482 ft2
1916
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Buying a Home in Kent, OH

Kent, OH is seeing rapid growth and Kent, OH's' housing market remains optimal with an average home price that is -29% below the 2024 national average. Kent, OH is part of Portage 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 Portage is 1.3% which is above the national average, which is 0.99%.

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Top 6 Reasons to Move to Kent, OH

Famous performers! Kent isn't a huge city, but it's packed with things to do. The Kent Stage, a local concert arena and city landmark, attracts world famous artists to its performance stage. Ani DiFranco has rocked out here and Glen Campbell has trotted out a few classic tunes, too. Enjoy gathering together and kicking back to great music on a weekly basis. Or go shopping along W Main St for another form of entertainment.

Convenient transit system! Kent has a convenient bus line that will take its riders to Cleveland or connect with stops for neighboring Summit County. If you rent to own on a bus route, it's easy to jump on a PARTA bus and get where you need to go in a short amount of time. Look for the stop on Summit Road.

Lots to do! A revitalized downtown area is packed with fun activities. Easy to traverse on foot, people can walk around various specialty boutiques and shops, get a hair cut, buy or rent an instrument at Woodsy's, or relax on an outside deck at Zephyr's. If you're feeling outdoorsy, take a stroll along the Cuyahoga River and play a game of spot-the-blue-heron while you're there.

Nice housing choices! Certain sections of Kent are packed with student housing, but the residential neighborhoods are perfect for choosing a rent to own home for setting down roots. People dig Kent and sometimes hang around after graduating from the university. So, housing is highly coveted -- which keeps property values elevated and resale value on the high end. Basically, houses in Kent are great investments. Look for housing near the University along E Summit St.

Education is encouraged and valued! Kent State University is the town's epicenter and the concept of valuable education is ingrained at an elementary level. There are four elementary schools, one middle school and one high school in the city. The local district is highly rated and produces an impressive amount of high school graduates. Apartments can also be found at the Eagles Landing near campus.

It's growing! Census estimates show the city's population has increased by more than 11 percent and that's great for a homeowner. If you choose a rent to own house in Kent, you can enjoy the benefits of knowledgeable, friendly neighbors that are amazingly supportive. The Kent community tends to carry on the sense of unity experienced in 1970 and the people here are proud of that. If you live in Kent, you'll find yourself becoming proud of it, too. Look for apartments near Al Lease Park or Smith Park in town.