Have you ever noticed how expensive furniture is? Furniture rental companies, like Rent the Runway and Lease to Own Furniture, have created a new option for consumers who don’t want to pay full price for high-quality items. By leasing or renting furniture instead of buying it outright, you can save thousands of dollars while still enjoying the luxury and style of designer pieces in your home. Here are some reasons why renting furniture makes sense:

Rentals can be an expensive choice.

Renting is more expensive than buying, which can be a shock to your budget. You’ll pay more up front and then have to return the furniture at the end of your lease. This means that if you move before the end of the lease or decide not to renew it after all, those expenses will come out of your pocket as well.

On top of this, renting requires insurance coverage for many items like TVs and computers–something that’s covered by homeowners’ insurance policies when purchased instead of rented.

You don’t have to worry about moving a rental into your home.

You don’t have to worry about moving a rental into your home. You don’t have to worry about returning it, either. And if you’re like many people, you probably don’t want to clean up after using the furniture; it’s just not worth the hassle!

Rentals are a one-time expense.

Rentals are a one-time expense, which means you don’t have to worry about moving it into your home and then moving it back out again. You can also return it at any time if you decide that the furniture isn’t right for you or if there’s an emergency that requires you to move. And unlike buying used furniture from Craigslist or eBay, renting doesn’t require any kind of commitment — … READ MORE