Can’t Afford a House? Here’s How to Successfully Rent-to-Own Instead Personal Finance June 24, 2026 Benjamin Roussey How does it work? A rent-to-own contract typically contains two components — a standard lease agreement and an option to buy the house after a certain period of time. Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Sharing Email this article Print this article