Big Lots or Rent-A-Center?

Comparing Furniture at Rent-A-Center and Big Lots in Cedar Rapids, IA

If you’re shopping for must-have items like furniture, electronics, or appliances, you may be wondering where to go: Rent-A-Center or Big Lots in Cedar Rapids, IA? Each of these stores has unique benefits and selections. Compare the two today to learn why you should consider your local Cedar Rapids Rent-A-Center.

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Should I Choose Rent-A-Center or Big Lots Furniture in Cedar Rapids, IA?

You can find both Rent-A-Center and Big Lots stores in Cedar Rapids, IA that offer a wide selection of furniture. Each of these stores has popular products, including bedroom sets, living room furniture, and accent pieces. However, Rent-A-Center carries many of the big brands you know, like La-Z-Boy and Ashley Furniture.

Should I Shop for Rent-A-Center or Big Lots Mattresses in Cedar Rapids, IA?

You deserve to get a great night's sleep every single night. Mattresses are another in-demand item that you can buy at Rent-A-Center or Big Lots stores in Cedar Rapids, IA. At your local Rent-A-Center, you’ll find innerspring, box springs, hybrid, and memory foam mattresses. You can shop for certain brands like Sealy at both of these stores, but Rent-A-Center is the only one with DreamCloud and Nectar to help you find the perfect mattress for your sleeping style.

Rent-A-Center or Big Lots: Appliances in Cedar Rapids, IA

Are you shopping for a new dryer, refrigerator, or dishwasher for your Cedar Rapids, IA home? Rent-A-Center might be the best place to go. With major appliances and more from brands you trust, like Samsung and Whirlpool, you can find the products you need at Rent-A-Center.

Big Lots in Cedar Rapids, IA also has appliances, but not the major appliances like laundry machines and ranges. You’ll be limited to smaller items like toasters, air fryers, and microwaves.

Your Leasing Options at Rent-A-Center and Big Lots in Cedar Rapids, IA

At your local Cedar Rapids, IA Rent-A-Center, we understand that furniture, appliances, and electronics are substantial expenses. Our rent-to-own program is built with your budget in mind, with weekly, bi-weekly (every other week), semi-monthly, or monthly rental renewal payment options. With these options, you don't have to pay a large sum of money right away to shop for must-have home items. Another great benefit of Rent-A-Center’s rent-to-own model?* You have the freedom to make payments online, over the phone, in cash at a convenient location such as participating 7-Eleven and CVS stores, or in-store at your local Cedar Rapids Rent-A-Center.

Big Lots offers a leasing option for purchases made in-store or online. Big Lots leasing in Cedar Rapids, IA lets you make monthly payments towards your purchases instead of having to pay the whole price at one time like you'd have to with a debit or credit card, not unlike Rent-A-Center's rent-to-own model*. While the Big Lots leasing program does have a 90-day early purchase option, Rent-A-Center offers more flexibility with our 3–6 Month Same As Cash option.**

Big Lots vs. Rent-A-Center in Cedar Rapids, IA: What Are the Benefits?

You don't just get the benefit of payment flexibility when you go with Rent-A-Center in Cedar Rapids. You also get the Rent-A-Center benefit of RAC Exchange.*** With RAC Exchange***, within the first six months of your contract, you can swap your item for another. So, if that new appliance isn't precisely what you expected or your TV is too small for your living room, it's simple to swap it out for something that you like more. Plus, the payments you’ve made to date will be applied to the total cost of owning the new item.

Rent-A-Center vs. Big Lots Locations in Cedar Rapids, IA

Rent-A-Center has over 3,000 stores across the United States, so you most likely have one nearby. Big Lots only has about 1,300 stores, which means you may not find a Big Lots nearby in Cedar Rapids, IA. They are also planning hundreds of store closures, so the Big Lots near you might be closing soon.

Waiting for a Big Lots Furniture Sale in Cedar Rapids, IA? Shop Rent-A-Center Instead

You don’t have to wait for a Big Lots sale in Cedar Rapids, IA to pay cash to get the electronics, furniture, appliances, and more that you need for your home. At Rent-A-Center, we have flexible renewal payment options, along with benefits like RAC Exchange*** to help you get the essentials you need today. Shop our rent-to-own* selection online or shop in person at your local Rent-A-Center.

*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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