Aaron's or Rent-A-Center?

Rent-A-Center or Aaron's in Waterloo, IA?

Compare Rent-A-Center and Aaron's in Waterloo. Pick the rent-to-own store that matches your needs and choose the best option for you and your family.

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Rent-A-Center or Aaron's in Waterloo, IA?

You have plenty of stores to choose from when looking for rent-to-own furniture, electronics, appliances, and more in Waterloo, IA. There's Aaron's and Rent-A-Center, to name two top contenders. How do you choose between the two?

Rent-A-Center vs. Waterloo Aaron's Lease Requirements

With the rent-to-own route, your payments are spread out, so you don't have to pay a big chunk of money all at one time. Before you rent-to-own anything, however, you'll have to provide a bit of personal info whether you choose Rent-A-Center or Aaron's in Waterloo. Check each application for requirements. The application for Aaron's may ask you for your name, contact details, Social Security number, government-issued ID, income info, and references of people who can vouch for you. What about Rent-A-Center? We only require your name, contact information, date of birth, information about your income and residence, and then a minimum of two references. No credit history is required to shop with Rent-A-Center in Waterloo.

How about payment plans? Aaron's and Rent-A-Center differ there, too. At Aaron's, you can choose between 12, 18, or 24-month payment plans. At Rent-A-Center, however, you choose the payment schedule that works best for you. Send in your payments every week, every two weeks, semi-monthly, or once a month. There are so many ways to submit your payment, too. You can even pay cash at various retailers like Dollar General®, CVS™, and 7-Eleven®!

Waterloo Aaron's vs. Rent-A-Center Products

Going the rent-to-own route is all about getting the top brands and products you love as soon as possible, so it only makes sense to go with the store that has what you want! Both Aaron's in Waterloo and Rent-A-Center stock rent-to-own appliances, computers, furniture, electronics, smartphones, tools, and regularly offer discounts on individual products. That said, one difference between the two companies is tires. Aaron's doesn't have rent-to-own tires in Waterloo. Rent-A-Center does! And we have some of the best tire brands, like Michelin, General and Falken. Another difference is that Rent-A-Center offers free same-day delivery and free product repairs and service for your entire agreement. Aaron's offers free delivery but not free repairs in some situations. Both Aaron's and Rent-A-Center carry products from top-notch brands like Ashley Home Furniture, Samsung, and LG.

Waterloo Aaron's vs. Rent-A-Center Guarantees & Benefits

We work hard to provide customers with awesome variety and flexibility, and we know our friends at Aaron's in Waterloo work to do the same. The Aaron's Club is one program that's unique to Aaron's. Customers can protect their lease for a monthly membership fee and get discounts at hotels, wellness providers, retailers, restaurants, and more. The Rent-A-Center benefits program is similar. It's called RAC Benefits Plus. In addition to product and lease protection, RAC Benefits Plus offers members a host of money-saving opportunities for items you would usually purchase anyway, like groceries and car repair! We're particularly proud of a few perks that are totally unique to us here at Rent-A-Center. Like the Rent-A-Center Worry-Free Guarantee. It helps you shop on your own terms. What's included? The Worry-Free Guarantee means no credit needed and you can pay the cash price to own your item in the first six months of your agreement. We'll never charge you for same-day delivery, and we'll match any competitor's price on a rent-to-own, in-stock item.** You can only get the Worry-Free Guarantee at Rent-A-Center.

Where Are Rent-A-Center & Aaron's Locations in Iowa?

Rent-A-Center has more rent-to-own stores than Aaron's, so there's a good chance you're closer to a Rent-A-Center than an Aaron's in Waterloo. Aaron's has 1,300+ stores, and Rent-A-Center has more than 3,000 stores. Proximity and convenience make a difference when you need flexible payment methods and quick delivery.

All in all, we sincerely hope that you select the rent-to-own company that's right for you. Read customer reviews, see what's new at each company, and start an order to try out the experience! Quality rent-to-own electronics, furniture, computers, smartphones, and more are waiting for you and your family.

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