Rent to own Homes in Dallas, TX

Dallas is a bit of a late bloomer. In 1841, John Neely Bryan became the first person to settle in the area. Its incorporation as a city came in 1860 when it had a mere 2,000 residents. Then along came the Houston and Texas Central Railroad, the Second Industrial Revolution, and the rest is history. Dallas now has the ninth-largest population in the United States with 1,343,573 residents, and it continues to grow. It had a population increase of 12.2% between 2010 and 2019, and for good reason.

The "Big D" has an excellent economy. It ranked second on Forbes' 2019 list of best places for business and careers. In 2018, the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area had a Gross Domestic Product of $513 billion for the sixth-largest economy in the United States. Exxon Mobil, Energy Transfer, American Airlines, Kimberly-Clark, Texas Instruments, J.C. Penney, and Alliance Data Systems are some of the two dozen Fortune 500 companies with headquarters in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. As the economy continues to grow, so does its population.

Dallas, TX is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $54,747 and a median rent of $1,111, the Dallas, TX 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 Dallas, TX. 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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Garland, TX 75043
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2500 ft2
2016
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1 of 36 3335 IVANDELL AVE
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Single Family Home
Dallas, TX 75211
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1495 ft2
1946
3117 CEDAR RIDGE DR
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Single Family Home
Richardson, TX 75082
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4133 ft2
2001
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1 of 29 11376 RUPLEY LN
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Dixon Branch
Single Family Home
Dallas, TX 75218
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1657 ft2
1955
1 of 28 12324 COOLMEADOW LN
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Dixon Branch
Single Family Home
Dallas, TX 75218
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2676 ft2
1968
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1 of 15 2102 HOLLY HILL LN
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Single Family Home
Carrollton, TX 75007
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1641 ft2
1983
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1 of 8 5757 E University Boulevard #22R
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Dallas, TX 75206
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544 ft2
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1 of 29 3193 NORTHAVEN RD
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Dallas, TX 75229
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2060 ft2
1960
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1 of 15 6714 PROSPER ST
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Greenway Park
Single Family Home
Dallas, TX 75209
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2897 ft2
2018
3450 SILVERHILL DR
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Single Family Home
Dallas, TX 75241
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1364 ft2
1969
1 of 2 9228 HOMEPLACE DR
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Dallas, TX 75217
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958 ft2
1960
1 of 31 5124 MALCOLM X BLVD
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Dallas, TX 75215
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840 ft2
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1 of 35 5316 COLUMBIA AVE
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Dallas, TX 75214
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1152 ft2
1984
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4201 EMERSON AVE
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Dallas, TX 75205
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2666 ft2
2001
5311 FLEETWOOD OAKS AVE #266
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Dallas, TX 75235
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785 ft2
1964
11114 VALLEYDALE DR #B
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Hillcrest Forest
Townhouse/Condo
Dallas, TX 75230
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1044 ft2
1961
1 of 2 1613 HILLTOP DR
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Garland, TX 75042
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1386 ft2
1953
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1 of 24 5423 BOURQUIN ST
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Dallas, TX 75210
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1320 ft2
1916
3317 SCARLET OAK CT
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Dallas, TX 75234
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1796 ft2
1983
3508 SUSAN DR
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Mesquite, TX 75150
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1162 ft2
1959
4527 N Oconnor Road
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Quail Run Condominiums
Single Family Home
Irving, TX 75062
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1357 ft2
1975
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1 of 19 2725 GLENCLIFF DR
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Dallas North Estates
Single Family Home
Plano, TX 75075
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2278 ft2
1970
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1004 MUNCIE AVE
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Fredrick Douglas
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Dallas, TX 75212
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1780 ft2
1947
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1 of 28 2942 TOWNSEND DR
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Dallas, TX 75229
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1923 ft2
1959
1366 OLD JAMESTOWN CT
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Dallas, TX 75217
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1040 ft2
1986
1 of 74 2502 Live Oak St
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Dallas, TX 75204
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894 ft2
1998
1 of 58 5757 E University Blvd
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Dallas, TX 75206
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544 ft2
1983
1 of 8 2366 HILL N DALE DR
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Irving, TX 75038
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2687 ft2
1977
1 of 29 3015 Bryan Street
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Dallas, TX 75204
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876 ft2
2004
4246 BARKSDALE CT
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Dallas, TX 75211
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712 ft2
1942
2705 HARBINGER LN
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Dallas, TX 75287
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1048 ft2
1984
821 QUINETTE DR
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Seagoville, TX 75159
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1016 ft2
1983
9308 GREENVILLE AVE
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Dallas, TX 75243
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3140 ft2
1982
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9252 CRIMNSON CT
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Dallas, TX 75217
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1348 ft2
1998
1204 Alicia Ann Dr
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Wylie, TX 75098
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1300 ft2
2000
1771 McCoy St
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Dallas, TX 75204
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2133 ft2
2017
3264 SOUTHAMPTON DR
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Mesquite, TX 75181
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2322 ft2
2022
1 of 153 6211 W Northwest Hwy
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Single Family Home
Dallas, TX 75225
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1130 ft2
1966
2132 STONEHENGE DR
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Garland, TX 75041
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1920 ft2
1964
1905 FRESNO RD
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Single Family Home
Plano, TX 75074
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2250 ft2
1978
423 SW 3RD ST
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Grand Prairie, TX 75051
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795 ft2
1950
1928 HELEN LN
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Single Family Home
Lewisville, TX 75067
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2275 ft2
1996
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502 OAK RIDGE PL
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Single Family Home
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
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1308 ft2
1974
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526 GREENWICH LN
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Single Family Home
Coppell, TX 75019
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1884 ft2
1990
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Buying a Home in Dallas, TX

Dallas, TX is seeing rapid growth and Dallas, TX's' housing market remains optimal with an average home price that is -4% below the 2025 national average. Dallas, TX is part of Dallas 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 Dallas is 2.18% which is above the national average, which is 0.99%.

Median Home Price in Dallas, TX

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Rent to own homes offer low monthly payments and flexible terms.

Average Cost of Living in Dallas

Considering that Dallas is a large city with a full line of amenities, it is an affordable place to live. The overall cost of living in Dallas is 1.6% higher than the United States average and 7.7% higher than Texas's average. Most categories are at or near average aside from transportation costs, which are 13.7% higher than the rest of the state and 17.1% higher than the national average. Other cities in the area have similar costs of living. For example, nearby Plano is 7.7% higher than Dallas, while Arlington is 1% lower. For what the city offers its residents, Dallas has an excellent overall cost of living.

Average Home Prices in Dallas

Dallas also has an excellent housing market for a major U.S. city. The median cost of a home in Dallas is $214,700. To put that in perspective, the state is nearly $20,000 lower at $195,000, and the U.S. is $16,500 higher at $231,200. Plano homes are significantly higher and cost $331,900 on average, and houses in Fort Worth and Garland middle out at $197,700. These housing prices are very reasonable, which makes Dallas an excellent choice for your next rent-to-own home.

Dallas Statistics

If you're interested in Dallas rent-to-own homes, don't forget to consider important factors in addition to monthly living costs, such as average commute, taxes, crime rates, etc. The following are some common Dallas statistics compared to the U.S. national average.

Dallas Averages National Averages
One-Way Commute 26.8 minutes 26.4 minutes
Violent Crime 37.0 22.7
Property Crime 50.7 35.4
Unemployment Rate 3.6% 3.9%
Income Tax Rate 0.0% 4.6%
Air Quality 45 58
Water Quality 87 55
Median Household Income $43,359 $53,482
Median Property Taxes $1,700 $2,200
Utilities $140/month $112/month
Monthly Rent $990 $1,470
Median Home Cost $214,700 $231,200
Median Home Age 37 years 40 years

Popular Amenities and Attractions in Dallas

There's a lot going on in Dallas. The city has upwards of 27 million yearly visitors. These travelers spend more than $5 billion and support over 65,000 jobs in the area while dining, staying at local hotels, touring the city's attractions, or just going about their business.

Fortunately, Dallas has a comprehensive transportation system that makes it easy for its residents and guests to get in and out of the city and around town. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport was the fourth busiest airport in the country in 2019, with more than 35 million passengers. The city also has the Love Field Regional Airport and Dallas Executive Airport for commercial, business, and private use. Long-distance travelers use Greyhound buses, the Dallas Mass Transit Rail and DART Public Bus Service transport riders around the city, and the M-Line Trolley services Downtown Dallas.

Dallas has something to do for everyone:

  1. Sports fans can enjoy pro teams such as the Cowboys, Mavericks, Stars, and FC Dallas
  2. The Dallas Zoo, founded in 1888, is a great stop for families or couples
  3. The Perot Museum of Nature and Science and the Dallas Museum of Art will pique the interest of thinkers and budding artists
  4. The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is a relaxing spot for people of all ages

If you want to spend some time outdoors, Dallas has one of the largest park systems in the U.S. It has 397 parks spanning more than 20,000 acres, with seven lakes, 33 ponds, 158 miles of trails, and every category of sports field. The downtown has its own Klyde Warren Park with street vendors, daily activities, and periodic events.

You'll find an abundance of dining and shopping, as well as lots of nice people in Dallas. If you visit the Big D - even for a short period - you'll want to stay. Luckily, you'll have an easy time finding an excellent rent-to-own home to call your own.

Include Dallas in your list of areas for your next relocation. There is more than enough room for you in its 340.52 square miles. There are also plenty of jobs available in the city, and you won't have to pay any state income taxes on your earnings. Most importantly, Dallas rent-to-own home opportunities are abundant and affordable - you're sure to find one that you can proudly call home.