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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Hot
1 of 42 2711 SEABOLD DR
4 Beds, 3.5 Baths
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Missouri City, TX 77459
2,604 Sqft | Built in 2014
Hot
1 of 5 5531 PINE ST #D
3 Beds, 3.5 Baths
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Houston, TX 77081
2,481 Sqft | Built in 2014
Hot
1 of 25 6426 BROOKSIDE DR
3 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent To Own
Lawndale - Wayside
Single Family Home
Houston, TX 77023
1,451 Sqft | Built in 1950
Hot
1 of 10 19714 BURLE OAKS CT
3 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent To Own
Atascocita
Single Family Home
Humble, TX 77346
2,008 Sqft | Built in 1981
Hot
1 of 7 6622 ROCKERGATE DR
4 Beds, 2.5 Baths
Rent To Own
Fort Bend Houston
Single Family Home
Missouri City, TX 77489
2,198 Sqft | Built in 1978
Hot
1 of 13 8019 BUNCH GRASS LN
5 Beds, 3 Baths
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Richmond, TX 77406
3,739 Sqft | Built in 2016
3100 JEANETTA ST #1001
2 Beds, 1.5 Bath
Rent To Own
Woodlake - Briar Meadow
Townhouse/Condo
Houston, TX 77063
1,184 Sqft | Built in 1980
6249 WILLERS WAY
3 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent To Own
Great Uptown
Single Family Home
Houston, TX 77057
2,160 Sqft | Built in 1955
Rent to own homes offer low monthly payments and flexible terms.
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3404 TUAM ST
2 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent To Own
Greater Third Ward
Single Family Home
Houston, TX 77004
1,046 Sqft | Built in 1938
18515 GLENN HAVEN ESTATES DR
4 Beds, 4 Baths
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Spring, TX 77379
3,762 Sqft | Built in 2006
21510 BIG WOOD SPRINGS DR
4 Beds, 3 Baths
Rent To Own
Memorial Parkway
Single Family Home
Katy, TX 77450
2,495 Sqft | Built in 1994
2239 N MACGREGOR WAY
3 Beds, 4 Baths
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Houston, TX 77004
2,688 Sqft | Built in 2017
4806 TERRY ST #A
3 Beds, 3 Baths
Rent To Own
Northside Village
Single Family Home
Houston, TX 77009
1,941 Sqft | Built in 2019
Hot
2038 NORFOLK ST
5 Beds, 3 Baths
Rent To Own
Neartown - Montrose
Townhouse/Condo
Houston, TX 77098
3,290 Sqft | Built in 1935
16307 LEAMINGTON LN
3 Beds, 3 Baths
Rent To Own
Copperfield
Single Family Home
Houston, TX 77095
2,145 Sqft | Built in 1985
726 E PURDUE LN
5 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent To Own
Deer Park
Single Family Home
Deer Park, TX 77536
2,005 Sqft | Built in 1966
6723 MORNINGSIDE DR
4 Beds, 3 Baths
Rent To Own
Sugar Land
Single Family Home
Sugar Land, TX 77479
2,402 Sqft | Built in 1989
23706 WELCH HOUSE LN
4 Beds, 3 Baths
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Katy, TX 77493
2,496 Sqft | Built in 1999
221 TALL CEDAR DR
3 Beds, 1.5 Bath
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Crosby, TX 77532
1,208 Sqft | Built in 1989
6120 MAXIE ST #C
3 Beds, 4 Baths
Rent To Own
Washington Ave - Memorial Park
Single Family Home
Houston, TX 77007
2,580 Sqft | Built in 2009
10702 WINDING GREEN DR
5 Beds, 4 Baths
Rent To Own
Atascocita
Single Family Home
Humble, TX 77338
3,728 Sqft | Built in 2008
1212 WILLOW PLAINS LN
2 Beds, 3 Baths
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Rosenberg, TX 77471
1,518 Sqft | Built in 2018
1904 STAFFORDSHIRE ST
3 Beds, 4 Baths
Rent To Own
Medical Center
Single Family Home
Houston, TX 77030
2,671 Sqft | Built in 2004
4102 SHERWOOD LN #8
3 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent To Own
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove
Townhouse/Condo
Houston, TX 77092
1,120 Sqft | Built in 1967
519 SPRING FLOWER CT
4 Beds, 4 Baths
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Richmond, TX 77469
2,517 Sqft | Built in 2020
5814 LE CARPE PLANTATION CT
4 Beds, 4 Baths
Rent To Own
Plantation Lakes
Single Family Home
Katy, TX 77449
2,451 Sqft | Built in 2010
5843 QUEENSLOCH DR
4 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent To Own
Meyerland Area
Single Family Home
Houston, TX 77096
2,250 Sqft | Built in 1962
1 of 34 7511 FALDO DR
3 Beds, 3.5 Baths
Rent To Own
Augusta Pines
Single Family Home
Spring, TX 77389
3,369 Sqft | Built in 2009
New
6514 WOODLAND OAKS
4 Beds, 2.5 Baths
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Magnolia, TX 77354
2,670 Sqft | Built in 2015
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511 W ORANGE ST
3 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent To Own
Angleton
Single Family Home
Angleton, TX 77515
984 Sqft | Built in 1958
New
8607 CEDAR BROOK POINT DR
3 Beds, 2.5 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Spring Branch East
Single Family Home
Houston, TX 77080
2,237 Sqft | Built in 2018
New
8603 SHADY TREE CT
4 Beds, 2.5 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
La Porte
Single Family Home
La Porte, TX 77571
3,110 Sqft | Built in 1993
12206 GRAND ARCHES LN
4 Beds, 3 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Atascocita
Single Family Home
Humble, TX 77346
2,411 Sqft | Built in 2010
8230 RUSTIC CAPE DR
3 Beds, 2.5 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Canyon Lakes West At Stone Gate
Single Family Home
Cypress, TX 77433
1,863 Sqft | Built in 2014
8206 WESTERN DR
2 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Spring Branch East
Single Family Home
Houston, TX 77055
1,028 Sqft | Built in 1951
323 S HAMPTON CT
4 Beds, 2.5 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Highlands
Single Family Home
Highlands, TX 77562
2,448 Sqft | Built in 1995
118 CAYLOR ST
3 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Second Ward
Single Family Home
Houston, TX 77011
1,140 Sqft | Built in 1936
621 S RIPPLE CREEK DR #621
2 Beds, 2.5 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Great Uptown
Townhouse/Condo
Houston, TX 77057
1,355 Sqft | Built in 1965
12110 HEDGEDOWN DR
4 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Houston, TX 77065
1,872 Sqft | Built in 1984
1210 BLUESTONE DR
3 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Missouri City, TX 77459
3,476 Sqft | Built in 1991
New
14419 REDBUD VALLEY TRL
4 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Clear Lake
Single Family Home
Houston, TX 77062
2,328 Sqft | Built in 1989
New
931 W MIERIANNE ST
3 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Hidden Valley
Single Family Home
Houston, TX 77088
1,651 Sqft | Built in 1974
New
9307 TAIDSWOOD DR
5 Beds, 2.5 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Champion Forest
Single Family Home
Spring, TX 77379
2,800 Sqft | Built in 1978
811 BOLLING LN
2 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Northside - Northline
Single Family Home
Houston, TX 77076
748 Sqft | Built in 1950
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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 2023 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 2023 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.

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