Rent to own Homes in Houston, TX

Houston, TX is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $53,600 and a median rent of $1,086, the Houston, 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 Houston, 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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3100 JEANETTA ST #1001
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Woodlake - Briar Meadow
Townhouse/Condo
Houston, TX 77063
2
2
1184 ft2
1980
6249 WILLERS WAY
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Great Uptown
Single Family Home
Houston, TX 77057
3
2
2160 ft2
1955
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3404 TUAM ST
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Greater Third Ward
Single Family Home
Houston, TX 77004
2
1
1046 ft2
1938
18515 GLENN HAVEN ESTATES DR
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Single Family Home
Spring, TX 77379
4
4
3762 ft2
2006
21510 BIG WOOD SPRINGS DR
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Memorial Parkway
Single Family Home
Katy, TX 77450
4
3
2495 ft2
1994
4806 TERRY ST #A
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Northside Village
Single Family Home
Houston, TX 77009
3
3
1941 ft2
2019
2038 NORFOLK ST
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Neartown - Montrose
Townhouse/Condo
Houston, TX 77098
2
1
3290 ft2
1935
519 SPRING FLOWER CT
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Single Family Home
Richmond, TX 77469
4
4
2517 ft2
2020
5814 LE CARPE PLANTATION CT
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Plantation Lakes
Single Family Home
Katy, TX 77449
4
4
2451 ft2
2010
6723 MORNINGSIDE DR
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Sugar Land
Single Family Home
Sugar Land, TX 77479
4
3
2402 ft2
1989
221 TALL CEDAR DR
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Single Family Home
Crosby, TX 77532
3
2
1208 ft2
1989
4219 ORCHARD ARBOR LN
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Riverstone
Single Family Home
Sugar Land, TX 77479
4
3
3637 ft2
2013
1212 WILLOW PLAINS LN
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Single Family Home
Rosenberg, TX 77471
2
3
1518 ft2
2018
25110 PECAN LN
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Single Family Home
Katy, TX 77494
13
5
5374 ft2
2004
4354 GALESBURG ST
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Sunnyside
Single Family Home
Houston, TX 77051
3
2
1421 ft2
2006
1146 LITTLEPORT LN
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Channelview
Single Family Home
Channelview, TX 77530
3
2
1437 ft2
1992
1322 MUSSELBURGH CT
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Single Family Home
Missouri City, TX 77459
4
3
2539 ft2
1990
18902 REYNOLDS PARK DR
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Single Family Home
Katy, TX 77449
4
2
1462 ft2
2006
23706 WELCH HOUSE LN
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Single Family Home
Katy, TX 77493
4
3
2496 ft2
1999
3811 MISTY FALLS LN
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Heritage Park
Single Family Home
Friendswood, TX 77546
5
4
4200 ft2
2003
4427 WYATT ROLAND WAY
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Single Family Home
Richmond, TX 77406
4
4
2652 ft2
2017
7415 BRIDAL RANCH DR
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Single Family Home
Katy, TX 77493
4
2
1478 ft2
2023
6230 ROUGHLOCK ST
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East Little York
Single Family Home
Houston, TX 77016
3
1
1359 ft2
1964
2814 MORTON COVE LN
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Single Family Home
Katy, TX 77449
3
3
2682 ft2
2005
5339 IVORY GLASS DR
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Single Family Home
Katy, TX 77493
3
3
2422 ft2
2016
5123 OAKBRIAR LN
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Single Family Home
Richmond, TX 77469
3
3
2027 ft2
2016
4627 SALADO FALLS CT
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Single Family Home
Baytown, TX 77521
4
2
2070 ft2
2021
42 Road 5201
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Single Family Home
Cleveland, TX 77327
3
3
1647 ft2
2023
9619 SILVER BIRCH CT
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Seinna Village
Single Family Home
Missouri City, TX 77459
5
5
4792 ft2
2002
2910 CARIBOU COVE CT
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Seinna Village
Single Family Home
Missouri City, TX 77459
4
3
2610 ft2
2004
17339 CAMILLIA TRL
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Single Family Home
Conroe, TX 77302
4
4
3618 ft2
2020
1 of 25 6514 WOODLAND OAKS
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Single Family Home
Magnolia, TX 77354
4
3
2670 ft2
2015
12010 21ST ST
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Santa Fe
Single Family Home
Santa Fe, TX 77510
2
2
885 ft2
1960
1203 SILLIMAN ST
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Single Family Home
Sealy, TX 77474
2
1
1064 ft2
1947
4127 GRAYSON DR
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Single Family Home
Galveston, TX 77554
3
3
1368 ft2
2008
1 of 11 3506 Cove View Boulevard
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Campeche Cove
Single Family Home
Galveston, TX 77554
2
2
888 ft2
1983
1703 AVENUE M 1/2
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San Jacinto
Single Family Home
Galveston, TX 77550
4
2
1544 ft2
1950
19738 RIVER ROCK DR
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Single Family Home
Katy, TX 77449
3
2
2069 ft2
1992
19731 BUCKLAND PARK DR
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Single Family Home
Katy, TX 77449
3
2
1221 ft2
2005
18639 COURTEOUS WAY
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Parkland Village
Single Family Home
Cypress, TX 77433
3
3
2252 ft2
2022
19727 WINSTON HILL DR
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Single Family Home
Cypress, TX 77433
3
2
1701 ft2
2002
20746 CYPRESS CRESCENT LN
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Single Family Home
Cypress, TX 77433
3
3
1822 ft2
2006
18214 CHIANTI RIDGE DR
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Canyon Lakes West At Stone Gate
Single Family Home
Cypress, TX 77433
4
3
2316 ft2
2015
6346 TORRANCE ELMS CT
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Single Family Home
Katy, TX 77449
3
3
1782 ft2
2005
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Buying a Home in Houston, TX

Houston, TX is seeing rapid growth and Houston, TX's' housing market remains optimal with an average home price that is -14% below the 2025 national average. Houston, TX is part of Harris 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 Harris is 2.31% which is above the national average, which is 0.99%.

Median Home Price in Houston, TX

Median Rent in Houston, TX

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

Average Cost of Living in Houston

The cost of living in Houston is 3.5% lower than the United States' average. While the city is only slightly more affordable than the rest of the country in categories such as food, health, and utilities, it shines when it comes to housing, with average prices nearly 20 percent lower than the national average.

Average Home Prices in Houston

The current median home price in Houston is an affordable $189,846, which is 2.8 percent higher than a year ago. Prices are expected to rise slightly over the next year as demand for housing in Houston continues to increase.

Houston Statistics

If you're interested in Houston 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 Houston statistics compared to the U.S. national average.

Houston AveragesNational Averages
One-Way Commute27.0 minutes26.4 minutes
Violent Crime50.422.7
Property Crime63.235.4
Unemployment Rate4.2%3.9%
Income Tax Rate0%4.6%
Air Quality4958
Water Quality3755
Median Household Income$45,728$53,482
Median Property Taxes$5,000$2,200
Utilities$133/month$112/month
Monthly Rent$1,300$1,470
Median Home Cost$185,500$231,200
Median Home Age37 years40 years

Popular Attractions in Houston

With more than 22 million visitors in 2018, Houston is a popular place to explore. No matter what type of activities you enjoy, there's so much to do and see in this city.

Try NASA's Space Center, where millions of people go to enjoy the many educational galleries and exhibits every year. You can check out the Astronaut Gallery to view the types of suits worn by space travelers over the years, visit the Starship Gallery to see some of the vehicles that flew to outer space, or try a variety of other engaging options available to visitors.

The Armand Bayou Nature Center, founded in 1974, owns more than 2,500 acres of preserved land. Some of the site's activities include canoe tours, pontoon boat cruises, guided photo and trail hikes, and nightly owl and bat hikes, all great for both individuals and families. Or you could forgo a tour and instead walk the trails on your own, enjoying the best Mother Nature has to offer.

Bear Creek Pioneers Park includes a natural area of 2,168 acres. Visit the zoo, hike the many trails, or come with a group to use one of the soccer or softball fields. The park has a bird zoo, picnic tables, playground areas, ponds, and wildlife roaming around for people of all ages to enjoy.

Terry Hershey Park has miles of meandering walking and biking trails that run along the Buffalo Bayou. You can choose between paved and dirt paths, or you can explore the Buffalo Bayou in a pontoon boat or kayak.

For festival lovers, Comicpalooza is the place to go. The event attracted more than 50,000 attendees in 2018. Fans of literature, art, and every other type of entertainment flock to buy art, try out games, and view a plethora of performances alongside many popular celebrities. Comicpalooza has also attracted many movie stars, including Emilia Clark, Finn Jones, John Cusack, Krysten Ritter, and Charlie Cox.

Transportation in Houston is also convenient. The city boasts two international airports, the William P. Hobby Airport and the George Bush Intercontinental Airport-plus an elaborate train system, bus transportation, plenty of cabs, and ride-share options such as Uber and Lyft.

With dozens of school districts to choose from, every type of social environment to live in, and an endless array of entertainment and tourist attractions to check out, it's a great time to find a rent-to-own home in Houston.

Houston, TX Frequently Asked Questions

The average rent in Houston is $1,172 which represents a 5.0% increase year over year change.

If you’re looking for the most affordable neighborhoods for reasonable rental prices the areas of South Park, Golfcrest-Bellfort-Reveille, East Little York, Houston Suburban Heights and Greater Fifth Ward all have rents below the average of $1,172/month.

Houston has a competitively priced rental market which is 23.8% below the Austin average rental price of $1,539, 12.4% below the Dallas average rental price of $1,338 and 4.9% more than the average rental price in San Antonio.

Houston has an average of 55.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and is safer than 3% of U.S. cities.