Rent to own Homes in Parkersburg, WV

More than 31,000 people live in Parkersburg, West Virginia's third-largest city. The city is located in the northern area of the state, just miles from the Ohio state line, and was named after Alexander Parker, a Revolutionary War veteran. During the Civil War, Parkersburg served as a medical center for Union troops. The city's history can be explored at several museums, including the Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History, the Oil and Gas Museum and the Sumnerite African-American History Museum.

Parkersburg, WV is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $37,933 and a median rent of $671, the Parkersburg, WV 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 Parkersburg, WV. 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 Parkersburg, WV rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.
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110 COUNTRY CLUB DR
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Single Family Home
Vienna, WV 26105
2
3
3000 ft2
1920
1 of 37 1201 19TH ST
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Single Family Home
Vienna, WV 26105
3
3
1619 ft2
1958
1 of 25 1451 BOULEVARD DR
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Single Family Home
Belpre, OH 45714
3
2
1805 ft2
2005
1 of 13 512 44TH ST
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Single Family Home
Vienna, WV 26105
3
1
1256 ft2
1954
1 of 13 401 42ND ST
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Single Family Home
Vienna, WV 26105
3
1
1200 ft2
1955
1 of 20 1404 GREENMONT HILLS DR
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Single Family Home
Vienna, WV 26105
4
4
3837 ft2
1990
1 of 14 2106 HARRIS HWY
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Single Family Home
Washington, WV 26181
2
1
1120 ft2
1959
1 of 17 276 WESTOVER LN
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Single Family Home
Washington, WV 26181
3
3
2436 ft2
2015
1 of 16 1835 Williamstown Pike
Rent To Own
 
Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Williamstown, WV 26187
4
3
3200 ft2
2006
Hot
1 of 27 120 2ND AVE
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Single Family Home
Ravenswood, WV 26164
3
3
1900 ft2
1990
1 of 28 5505 DALZELL RD
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Single Family Home
Whipple, OH 45788
4
3
2100 ft2
2010
1 of 63 1145 GRACE RD
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Single Family Home
Reedy, WV 25270
3
3
3900 ft2
2010
1 of 61 225 BIG PAINTER EXTENSION RD
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Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Saint Marys, WV 26170
3
2
2376 ft2
1999
Hot
1 of 8 144 ROBERTS LN
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Single Family Home
Harrisville, WV 26362
4
4
2350 ft2
2000
1 of 26 61 DANIELS RUN
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Single Family Home
Spencer, WV 25276
5
3
2628 ft2
1972
95 S MAIN ST
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Single Family Home
Malta, OH 43758
3
1
1504 ft2
1900
Hot
1901 VANDALE FRK
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Spencer, WV 25276
3
2
1360 ft2
1999
1014 17TH ST
Pre-Foreclosure (NOD)
 
Single Family Home
Parkersburg, WV 26101
3
1
864 ft2
1948
805 WARREN AVE
REO Foreclosure
 
Single Family Home
Belpre, OH 45714
3
2
2248 ft2
1900
521 REED ST
Auction
 
Single Family Home
Parkersburg, WV 26101
2
1
864 ft2
1935
811 DICKEL AVE
REO Foreclosure
 
Single Family Home
Parkersburg, WV 26101
3
1
1036 ft2
1945
4396 PACKARD ST
Auction
 
Single Family Home
Parkersburg, WV 26104
2
1
868 ft2
1952
3501 6TH AVE
Auction
 
Single Family Home
Parkersburg, WV 26101
3
1
2327 ft2
1930
3201 DENNIS ST
Auction
 
Single Family Home
Parkersburg, WV 26101
3
1
1112 ft2
1925
2306 VAUGHAN AVE
REO Foreclosure
 
Single Family Home
Parkersburg, WV 26101
3
2
1395 ft2
1928
1713 23RD ST
REO Foreclosure
 
Single Family Home
Parkersburg, WV 26101
3
1
1560 ft2
1927
1107 GEORGE ST
REO Foreclosure
 
Single Family Home
Parkersburg, WV 26101
3
1
1690 ft2
1900
921 MOYER AVE
Pre-Foreclosure (NOD)
 
Single Family Home
Parkersburg, WV 26101
3
2
1810 ft2
1965
New
1334 SAINT MARYS AVE
REO Foreclosure
 
Single Family Home
Parkersburg, WV 26101
3
2
1440 ft2
1900
2303 23RD ST
Auction
 
Single Family Home
Parkersburg, WV 26101
3
1
816 ft2
1936
3002 AVERY ST
REO Foreclosure
 
Single Family Home
Parkersburg, WV 26104
3
2
1392 ft2
1940
4421 15TH AVE
REO Foreclosure
 
Single Family Home
Parkersburg, WV 26101
2
1
900 ft2
1945
2202 DIVISION STREET EXT
Auction
 
Single Family Home
Parkersburg, WV 26101
3
3
2264 ft2
1979
1218 30TH ST
REO Foreclosure
 
Single Family Home
Parkersburg, WV 26104
3
1
1436 ft2
1954
8 FOX HILL DR
REO Foreclosure
 
Single Family Home
Parkersburg, WV 26104
3
2
2070 ft2
1959
1 of 7 1115 GEORGE ST
REO Foreclosure
 
Single Family Home
Parkersburg, WV 26101
3
2
1716 ft2
1928
730 29TH ST
REO Foreclosure
 
Single Family Home
Parkersburg, WV 26101
3
2
1324 ft2
1924
39 OLD TURNPIKE RD
Pre-Foreclosure (NOD)
 
Single Family Home
Parkersburg, WV 26104
3
2
1903 ft2
1925
1 of 5 1402 CORE RD
REO Foreclosure
 
Single Family Home
Parkersburg, WV 26104
3
1
884 ft2
1955
New
702 37TH ST
Auction
 
Single Family Home
Vienna, WV 26105
2
1
1006 ft2
1950
2300 HILL ST
Short Sale
 
Single Family Home
Belpre, OH 45714
2
2
1440 ft2
1972
New
1318 BLENNERHASSETT HTS
Auction
 
Single Family Home
Parkersburg, WV 26101
3
2
1722 ft2
1959
2407 WASHINGTON BLVD
REO Foreclosure
 
Single Family Home
Belpre, OH 45714
2
1
876 ft2
1926
105 DUNCAN LN
Auction
 
Single Family Home
Parkersburg, WV 26104
4
2
2618 ft2
1993
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Parkersburg, WV is seeing rapid growth and Parkersburg, WV's' housing market remains optimal with an average home price that is -59% below the 2024 national average. Parkersburg, WV is part of Wood 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 Wood is 0.6% which is below the national average, which is 0.99%.

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Top 5 Reasons to Live in Parkersburg, WV

Strong rental market! Nationally, 57 percent of homes are owned and 30 percent are rented, but in Parkersburg those numbers are 54 percent and 33 percent. Rental prices are noticeably lower than the national average, even in sought after neighborhoods like Blennerhassett to the west and Mustang Acres on the north side of town.

Historic homes abound! Residents can choose from several historic neighborhoods when buying a home or considering a rent to own option. Although newer homes can certainly be found in Parkersburg, you'll find plenty of historic homes too. If you're looking for a historic home, visit the Julia-Ann Square Historic District, known for its Colonial Revival and late Victorian architecture. The adjacent Avery Street Historic District was the city's first suburb and is noted for its late 19th and early 20th century Queen Anne and Colonial Revival homes.

An island of history! The small Blennerhassett Island on the Ohio River is home to a state park of the same name. The Palladian Mansion, known for its similarities to George Washington's Mount Vernon, was once owned by Harman Blennerhassett and is open for tours. Visitors will also find a historic museum on the island, which can be reached via a sternwheeler riverboat from downtown Parkersburg at Point Park.

A burg of parks! Parkersburg offers several parks, including Blennerhassett Island State Park, Point Park, Bicentennial Park, Southwood Park, Quincy Park and Friendship Park. City Park is full of stately oak and elm trees, horseshoe courts, mini golf and the Cooper Log Cabin Museum.

Festivals and events! The August Homecoming Festival features a flea market, parade, and arts and crafts booth, while the Harvest Moon Arts and Crafts Festival held in September showcases the wares of local and regional craftspeople, as well as offering live entertainment and craft demonstrations. The Volcano Days Festival is an annual event that celebrates the now-extinct oil town of Volcano, which was destroyed by fire in 1879.