Big Lots or Rent-A-Center?

Big Lots or Rent-A-Center in El Monte, CA?

Your local Rent-A-Center and Big Lots in El Monte both have home essentials like furniture, electronics, and appliances. So you may be wondering: should I shop at Rent-A-Center or Big Lots near me in El Monte, CA? Both of these stores have their own unique stock and benefits. Learn more today, and consider your local Rent-A-Center.

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Rent-A-Center or Big Lots Furniture in El Monte, CA?

In El Monte, CA, you'll find Rent-A-Center and Big Lots stores that offer a wide selection of furniture. Both stock popular items, such as living room furniture, bedroom sets, and accent pieces. However, your local Rent-A-Center store has many of the name brands you want, like Ashley Furniture and La-Z-Boy.

Shopping for Mattresses in El Monte, CA: Big Lots vs. Rent-A-Center

Are you ready to get a fantastic night's sleep every night? Mattresses are another item that you can find in both Rent-A-Center and Big Lots stores near you in El Monte, CA. At your local Rent-A-Center, you’ll discover hybrid, memory foam, box springs, and innerspring mattresses. You can shop for brands like Sealy at both stores, but DreamCloud and Nectar are only at Rent-A-Center to help you find the ideal mattress, no matter your sleeping style.

Should I Go to Rent-A-Center or Big Lots for Appliances in El Monte, CA?

Are you on the hunt for a new refrigerator, dryer, or dishwasher for your El Monte, CA home? Rent-A-Center could be the best option. With a variety of major appliances and more from top brands like Whirlpool and Samsung, it’s easy to find the items you need at Rent-A-Center.

It's true that Big Lots also offers El Monte, CA appliances, but not the major appliances like laundry machines and ranges. You'll only be able to find small items like microwaves, toasters, and air fryers.

What Are My Shopping Options at Rent-A-Center vs. Big Lots in El Monte, CA?

At Rent-A-Center in El Monte, CA, we understand that furniture, appliances, and electronics are substantial expenses. Our rent-to-own program is designed to fit your budget, with rental renewal payment options including weekly, bi-weekly (every other week), semi-monthly, or monthly. You don't have to shell out a big chunk of money all at once to get the product you need for your home. Another awesome benefit of renting-to-own through Rent-A-Center?* You have the freedom to make payments online, in cash at a convenient location such as participating 7-Eleven and CVS stores, over the phone, or in-store at your local El Monte Rent-A-Center.

Big Lots does have a leasing option for purchases you make in-store or online. Big Lots leasing in El Monte, CA allows you to make monthly payments towards your purchases instead of paying them all at once like you'd have to with a debit or credit card, not unlike Rent-A-Center's rent-to-own model*. The Big Lots leasing program has a 90-day purchase option, although Rent-A-Center allows you to have more flexibility with a 3–6 Month Same As Cash purchase option.**

Big Lots vs. Rent-A-Center in El Monte, CA: What Are the Benefits?

Payment flexibility isn't the only thing you get when you go with Rent-A-Center in El Monte. Another benefit you get is Rent-A-Center's RAC Exchange*** program. Through RAC Exchange***, you can exchange your item for a different one within the first six months of your contract. So, if that new mattress isn't quite what you wanted or your new TV doesn't fit in your entertainment center, swapping it out for another item that you like better is straightforward. And, the payments you've already made will be applied to the total cost of owning the new item.

Rent-A-Center vs. Big Lots Locations in El Monte, CA

Rent-A-Center has more than 3,000 store locations across the country, so you likely have one located conveniently nearby. Big Lots only has about 1,300 stores, so there may not be a Big Lots near you in El Monte, CA. They are also slated to close hundreds of stores, so your current Big Lots may not be open soon.

Waiting for a Big Lots Furniture Sale in El Monte, CA? Shop Rent-A-Center Instead

You don't need to wait until a Big Lots sale in El Monte, CA to pay cash to get the electronics, furniture, appliances, and more that you need. At Rent-A-Center, we have the flexible renewal payment options you want, along with benefits like RAC Exchange*** to help you get the essentials you need today. Shop our selection of rent-to-own* items online or go to your local Rent-A-Center to shop in person.

*The advertised option is a rental-purchase agreement (rent-to-own agreement, consumer rental-purchase agreement or a lease/lease-purchase agreement, depending on your state). Product availability and pricing may vary by store. You may cancel your lease at any time without penalty and return your items in good condition. Ownership is optional. You will not own the merchandise until the total amount necessary to acquire ownership is paid in full or you exercise your early purchase option.

**"3-6 Months Same As Cash” offer valid in most states on new agreements. Exercising a Same As Cash option requires a separate payment in addition to your rental renewal payments. To make this payment, please contact your store or go to Rent-A-Center Login See agreement for details. 6 Months Same As Cash not available in HI, NJ, NY and WV and select franchised locations, which may offer 3 - 6 Months Same As Cash, depending on product selected. Offer is valid only on new agreements.

***”RAC Exchange” program valid for agreements entered at select locations, is available to new and existing customers, and applies to inventory obtainable by store location. Cash price of the item selected for exchange may not exceed approval amount, which is subject to validation and adjustment prior to exchange and may vary from original approval amount. Exchange requires execution of rental agreement for item selected for exchange, which must be completed within six (6) months following the first active rental date of item being returned for exchange. Agreement for item being returned for exchange must be in good standing (with all rental payments current) at the time of exchange and product must be in good condition. Rent paid for prior agreement will be applied to the reduce the total cost to own for the replacement agreement, but rent paid may not be applied in full to same as cash amount for replacement agreement. Any applicable same as cash period will apply to new agreement based on product selection and agreement term. The amount of rent paid from prior agreement eligible for application to same as cash amount for replacement agreement may vary from 40% to 66%, depending on your state of residence. Exchanges under program may not be combined with other discounts, offers, or promotions. Participating locations only. Eligible items only. All items subject to availability and approval. Some exclusions apply. Not all customers or lease transactions will qualify. See Store Manager for complete details.

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